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Andrew Cesare Richardson
Senior Production Editor, Sport
Andrew Cesare Richardson joined SCMP after working as a writer and editor at ESPN and was later editor-in-chief for 433's app. A former language student, he specialises in covering European sport, predominantly football, and moved to Hong Kong in early 2024.
Ruben Amorim earned a second win of the season over Pep Guardiola, as Manchester City lose an eighth match in 11.
A weekend packed with top domestic football action kicked off with big guns across Europe failing to secure wins.
A look at Thursday’s sporting headlines, which include the news a body was found in the search for missing ex-England rugby star Tom Voyce.
With midweek continental action across Europe, the big guns sat Monday out, while the Fifpro Team of the Year nominees were announced.
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China’s football has fallen behind – the Italian says it should work to develop grass roots and infrastructure rather than importing players.
Strawweight champion and world No 2 in the pound-for-pound rankings was the first female, Asian athlete to become a UFC champion.
World Cup and three-time European Cup winner Franco Baresi will be in Shanghai as club launches special kit to mark milestone anniversary.
English Premier League leaders pegged back late against Newcastle, as chasing pack all secure impressive victories.
Leicester overcame troubled West Ham in Dutchman’s first match in charge, while US golf icon determined to overcome injuries.
Mikel Arteta’s side are doing all they can ahead of the big Liverpool v Man City clash, while Justin Kluivert made Premier League history.
No, not that one: Ruud van Nistelrooy appointed Leicester manager while Brighton move up to second with draw.
Arne Slot’s side lead domestically and continentally as they continue to breeze past whatever is put in front of them.
Zhang Anda potted the 15 reds as well as the black 15 times and then all the colours in order before receiving a standing ovation.
Underwhelming start to life in the Premier League for Portuguese boss as Arne Slot’s Reds can do no wrong in 2024/25.
Domestic football is back with a bang after the international break, while the Davis Cup final line-up is set.
Thursday was a doubly positive evening for Man City fans, while there were the final Davis Cup quarter-final ties.
The former top-flight now in the fourth tier eventually settled on the man they had initially fired just over a month ago.
Sport never sleeps but, hopefully, you do – so here’s a look at what happened overnight with football and tennis again dominating.
Tuesday was an evening where one Spanish sporting icon prepared for his exit, while another appeared to be extending his stay.
A night bereft of major action, but not major incident as we bring you up to speed with the sporting news from Monday night.
Your Friday night sports new round-up which includes Uefa Nations League, BJK Cup and a thrilling rugby union Test.
The Hong Kong Observatory is set to issue a T3 signal later on Saturday, forcing organisers to cancel the event.
There’s tennis, rugby, some cricket news and, as always, football happening somewhere in the world.
A busy night of Uefa Champions League action saw big guns go head to head with two major sides sent into ‘crisis’ mode.
A busy Saturday of sporting action saw a potentially pivotal weekend in the English Premier League as well as plenty of action elsewhere.
Inter Miami boss addressed rumours regarding reforming the MSN in MLS, while Alexander Zverev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French capital.
Once again Erik ten Hag pulls a victory out of the bag when he needed it most, while there was a likely final meeting for two tennis GOATs.
Coaches from Manchester United, Spurs, Leicester City and Wolves have delivered a four-day course to local trainers as part of the deal.
Lee Carsley, who had been in interim charge following Gareth Southgate’s exit, will return to manage the under-21s side.
It may be the international break, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some major headlines to bring you.
