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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 midfielder Asier Illarramendi models his game on childhood Real Sociedad favourites Xabi Alonso and Mikel Aranburu. Photo: Kitchee SC
Hong Kong Premier League

Ex-Real Madrid star to give back to Hong Kong after career of highs, self-doubt

Former Spanish player Asier Illarramendi, the city’s Footballer of the Year, aims to tackle AFC Champions League Two with Kitchee, help kids.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Recrowned Hong Kong kings Kitchee say making more impact in Asia is next mission

AFC Champions League

Hong Kong title winners Kitchee seeking Asian Champions League answers

Continental governing body proposing revamp of its club competitions, city champions in dark over plans for next season.

Kitchee won the league last month but remain in the dark over which Asian competition they will enter next season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Iran war pauses dream of Hong Kong footballer taught by Iniesta, Gundogan

Part of recent city team under-20 camp, Ryan Fok was playing his best football with Dubai’s Gulf United before war put things on hold.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Champions-elect Kitchee out to prove they are city’s best despite cup final flop

Team closing on club’s 13th Premier League title and first since 2023, in Inigo Calderon’s maiden season in charge.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Bring on Ronaldo duel, Tursunov says after helping Lee Man claim League Cup

Dostonbek Tursunov presses claims for Uzbekistan World Cup call with man of the match display in victory over Kitchee.

Everton Camargo dribbles towards Matheus Dantas during the League Cup final at Mong Kok Stadium on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee international star eyeing Hong Kong League Cup joy to start huge week

Ruslan Mingazov seeking to add to trophy haul against Lee Man in Tuesday’s final in Mong Kok, aims to extend four-year stay in city.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

After injuries and ‘insult’, Hong Kong’s Jordan Lam to make most of second chance

Resurgent left-back could win second international cap in India next week after a series of injuries checked his early-career progress.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong football bosses scrambling for India flights after Nepal cancellation

City team’s preparation for final Asian Cup qualifier thrown into turmoil but phlegmatic head coach Roberto Losada keeping cool head.

Roberto Losada has plenty on his mind ahead of Hong Kong’s trip to India. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football

Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.

Pong Cheuk-hei is currently the No 1 for a record-breaking Kitchee side that beat Kowloon City 4-0 on Saturday. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role

Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer Jay Haddow making peace with sacrificing Japanese passport

Defender obtained citizenship last July, performed well and created goal in Chinese New Year Cup victory over FC Seoul.

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.

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

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

The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.

Martin Merquelanz made the last of his 18 appearances for two-time La Liga champions Real Sociedad in May 2021. His last club was FC Andorra in the Spanish second tier. Photo: Getty Images
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

Jesse Yu Joy-yin returning to district club after a year with China League One club Shijiazhuang Gongfu, North District add two more players.

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.

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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.

Fans show their support for Hong Kong during the Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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’.

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.

Inigo Calderon watches on as his Kitchee team beat BC Rangers in a League Cup quarter-final last month. Photo: Handout
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.

Roberto Losada indicated he would be keen to coach Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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.

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.

Asier Illarramendi (left), then with Real Sociedad, grappling with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in a 2017 Spanish King’s Cup match. Photo: Reuters
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.

Adrian Revilla is thwarted by Eastern defender Leung Chun-pong. Photo: Elson Li
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 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.

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