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Kitchee Sports Club, founded in 1931, is one of the top teams in Hong Kong football. They have won the league title six times. They are based at Mong Kok Stadium
Kitchee’s Asier Illarramendi (centre) celebrating after their 4-2 win over Tai Po in the Hong Kong Premier League last month. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ex-Real Madrid player Asier Illarramendi on loving Kitchee, winning in Hong Kong

Champions League-winning midfielder is playing key part in club’s title bid and hoping to win first top-flight domestic crown of his career.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong club Eastern stage coup to re-sign star from mainland China

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee christen new home in style as champions Tai Po flounder

Inigo Calderon’s team sprint into 4-0 half-time lead but are given scare as visitors belatedly come to life to score twice.

Kitchee’s Cheng Chin-lung (right) in a jostle for the ball with Tai Po’s Marcao at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers could play China, Chinese Taipei regularly in new league

Asian chiefs planning new Nations League similar to the one in Europe, aimed at raising standards and revenue.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire

All ticket proceeds donated to Wang Fuk Court support group, while Kitchee raise over HK$700,000 for Tai Po relief efforts.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

As Hong Kong end Westwood era, student who ‘has everything’ is tipped for debut

The 21-year-old was peripheral at Kitchee until arrival of coach Inigo Calderon, who says player can be ‘a top, top, top centre-back’.

Jason Kam gave an assured display in Kitchee’s 1-0 win over Eastern District on Tuesday, when his team wore black in honour of the victims of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Not a typical footballer: how Inigo Calderon stands out from Hong Kong crowd

Kitchee’s new Spanish boss likes to ‘ink and think’ and prefers a camper van to a Porsche, but he has found fast lane in city’s Premier League.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

As Hong Kong seeks new football coach, Roberto Losada says he is ‘super-ready’

Eastern boss reveals he is keen to replace Ashley Westwood as he urges his team to overcome fear in Thursday’s AFC Champions League Two tie.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong backed to handle pressure of crunch Asian Cup clashes with Bangladesh

Forward Juninho says team ready to take ‘big step’ towards reaching 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia.

Juninho (right) applies pressure on defender Manaf Younis during Hong Kong’s defeat by Iraq last month. Photo: HKFA
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee survive late Lee Man fightback in 5-goal thriller

Inigo Calderon’s team open up 3-0 lead, get pegged back, just hold on for statement win in Mong Kok.

Lee Man’s Everton Camargo (right) battles for the ball with Kitchee’s Jason Kam at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Premier League

Kitchee swoop to sign ex-Spain midfielder and Champions League winner Illarramendi

Asier Illarramendi, who won silverware with Real Madrid, signs for Hong Kong Premier League side after spell in US.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee begin Premier League campaign with statement success

The 12-times champions prove too strong for Eastern, as midfielder Cheng Chin-lung breaks three-year top-flight scoring duck.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Post predictions: Lee Man to pip Tai Po to Hong Kong Premier League title

On the eve of the domestic season, Post reporter Paul McNamara nails his colours to Lee Man’s mast, backs North District to surprise.

The Hong Kong Premier League kicks off for the 2025-26 season with teams battling to improve on last term. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Editorial | Hong Kong needs more facilities to ensure football for all

The Saudi Super Cup can be considered a success, but it should be possible to stage such events without disrupting training for local teams.

Football fans enter Hong Kong Stadium for the first match of Saudi Super Cup between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong on August 19. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers say pitch bookings were cancelled for Ronaldo team to use

FA urged to ‘make better arrangements in future’ after professional and amateur teams forced to vacate facilities for Saudi Super Cup clubs.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer to resume career after rape conviction overturned

Premier League goalkeeper Yip Ka-yu, whose conviction and sentence were quashed by Court of Appeal, set to join BC Rangers.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

New-look Hong Kong Premier League back with a bang, as local FA reveals revamp

City’s top flight has scheduling overhaul, with opening weekend set to be dominated by two big-four fixtures.

Leung Kwun-chung of Eastern (left) and Tai Po’s Philip Chan are likely to be involved in this season’s title race. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Premier League

Lionel Messi’s former Barcelona colleague bringing winning mentality to Kitchee

Roger Riera eager to tackle first Asian challenge following spells in Spain, the Netherlands and with Nottingham Forest.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong stalwart Tan reveals gains from his England stint, wants another shot

Kitchee midfielder keen for another shot at Europe or mainland China after overcoming serious injury to star for city team.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Calderon juggling Kitchee demands, stress of Hong Kong school system

Former Brighton defender aiming to become latest prominent Basque boss, after moving to city following brief Bristol Rovers reign.

Ínigo Calderon oversees a Kitchee pre-season training session. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee appoint former Brighton defender as head coach

Inigo Calderon given responsibility of reviving ailing 12-time champions, following previous coaching stints in England.

Former Brighton defender Inigo Calderon has been named Kitchee manager. Photo: Getty Images
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s fallen giants Lee Man and Kitchee swing axe to release 25 players

Foreign players exit as both clubs rebuild after finishing 2024-25 campaign empty-handed, with several Hongkongers also on the move.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer says young players need to push themselves harder

Helio Goncalves tells city’s brightest young players to marry hard work to talent, or risk squandering potential.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Why this Brazilian football veteran refuses to leave Hong Kong after 17 years

Helio Goncalves aiming to extend long career in the city and add to his 38 international caps.

Helio Goncalves celebrates his lone international goal, against Brunei in 2023. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Editorial | Chan legend must live on in women’s football

Veronica Chan, who has died at 102, inspired a sport that still requires more funding, sponsorship and fans, not to mention a professional league to raise its profile and standards.

Veronica Chan was known as the ‘mother of Asian women’s football’. Photo: SCMP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong women’s footballer calls for government help, team eyes Asian Cup spot

A key figure for Ricardo Rambo’s side, Vicky Chung wants to see the women’s game grow in the city as she targets role coaching men.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee confident of avoiding United-style decline, closing on new boss

President Ken Ng Kin cagey about identity of new manager and transfer targets, refuses to point fingers over slump.

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