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Manchester City face Liverpool on Sunday in their first match since the verdict became public. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

How Manchester City could repeat Uefa victory and hit back at Premier League

Respected lawyers identify City’s best grounds for argument when appeal is heard, but expect severe punishments if pleas fall on deaf ears.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Manchester City legend David Silva comes out of retirement for Hong Kong stint

Asian Games 2026

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games row

Lionel Messi

Messi calls time on Argentina career, says not playing will be ‘deeply painful’

Lionel Messi ends international career with two goals in 3-0 victory over Benin, tells fans it is ‘saddest day of my career’.

Lionel Messi says his goodbyes after brining an end to his 21-year career with the Argentina national team. Photo: EPA
Lionel Messi says his goodbyes after brining an end to his 21-year career with the Argentina national team. Photo: EPA
Lionel Messi

End of an era: Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots with monumental farewell

Some 85,000 fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong return collapsed because football bosses can’t forgive me, Andersen says

Popular former head coach now in charge of Myanmar believes he was punished for opting to leave city’s top job in the first place.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Suzuki eyes Asian Cup atonement after ‘very bad’ display in 2024 defeat

New Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki believes Japan can win tournament this time around after previously losing in last 8 to Iran.

Japan’s Zion Suzuki saves a penalty during his side’s Kirin Cup semi-final against Ecuador. Photo: Kyodo
Japan’s Zion Suzuki saves a penalty during his side’s Kirin Cup semi-final against Ecuador. Photo: Kyodo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Proposed Asian football reforms threaten to kill Hong Kong’s World Cup hopes

Continental governing body advocating for Nations League that would reshape Asian and World Cup finals pathways.

Asian Games 2026

South Korean Asian Games footballers’ joy over military exemptions raises ire

Social media users say there should be rethink over policy under which Games gold winners, Olympic medallists are exempted from military duty.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa Asean Cup: Gianni Infantino jeered but trophy cheer for Hong Kong

Hosts beat Cambodia for silverware as Kai Tak Stadium crowd deliver lusty verdict on Fifa president’s leadership.

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Hong Kong celebrate after being crowned inaugural Fifa Asean Challenge Cup champions at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Kit Lai
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Hong Kong with city team set for Cambodia final

While city’s naturalised pool is drying up and ‘needs a few players’, Cambodia’s upturn has been boosted by raft of overseas-born talent.

Matt Orr (middle) says Hong Kong needs to find “the next generation [of players] to come and support us”. Photo: Karma Lo
Matt Orr (middle) says Hong Kong needs to find “the next generation [of players] to come and support us”. Photo: Karma Lo
Fifa

Infantino brings global goodwill tour to Hong Kong ahead of Fifa Asean final

Under-fire president of world governing body has been trying to shore up support among the smaller associations ahead of next year’s election.

English Premier League

Man City lodge ‘comprehensive’ appeal against verdict in financial-rules scandal

The club were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches over nine seasons but have always maintained their innocence.

English Premier League

Manchester City scandal risks damaging Premier League’s booming global brand

The club’s rule-breaking could see English top flight lose one of its marquee players in Erling Haaland and also leave fans feeling cheated.

Manchester City face severe sanctions after being found guilty of more than 100 charges between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission exposing “sham” contracts. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Man City’s rule-breaking leaves clubs, fans waiting to see what happens next

In the tribal, cash-driven world of football, sympathy will be in short supply should they be severely punished after Premier League’s verdict.

Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period. Photo: AFP
Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

Man City guilty of using ‘sham’ deals to distort finances, Premier League says

Commission says club’s schemes distorted finances by more than £900 million, but City deny wrongdoing and will appeal.

English Premier League

Man City might be biggest cheats sporting world has ever seen. What comes next?

Ben Johnson’s Olympic gold and Lance Armstrong’s 7 Tour de France titles were wiped out, will City’s Premier League crowns go the same way?

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa Asean Cup: Hong Kong close on final as midfielder stars after 2-year exile

‘Intense’ city team too powerful for callow Laos, but Kai Tak Stadium less than half full for convincing victory.

Hong Kong’s Everton Camargo in action during the Asean Cup match against Laos. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Everton Camargo in action during the Asean Cup match against Laos. Photo: Karma Lo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Mired in match-fixing scandal, city’s next opponents hope reinvention holds key

Hong Kong open their Fifa Asean Cup against a Laos team where head coach Vladica Grujic is leading a youthful revolution.

English Premier League

Man City set to fight Premier League after reports club guilty of 100-plus charges

Report says City found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches spanning more than a decade; club have always denied ⁠any wrongdoing.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong hero back for Fifa Asean Cup, as current coach plays down key-man exit

Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.

Bounphachan Bounkong tussles with Brunei midfielder Alinur Rashimi Jufri. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

After chaotic start, are five-time Hong Kong champions in crisis or transition?

Eastern in funk following three defeats, manager’s exit, vice-captain’s resignation and player quitting after one match.

Eastern lost their opening match to newly-promoted Supreme Sha Tin at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: HKFA
Eastern lost their opening match to newly-promoted Supreme Sha Tin at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fok fudges but HKFA appears ready to make Gianni Infantino its man

Fifa president set to visit city for Asean Cup final next month, as chairman hails local association’s close ties with global governing body.

AFC Cup

AFC Champions League 2: Hong Kong kings Kitchee survive red card to make point

Hosts impress and lay down marker in Mong Kok Stadium stalemate with Gangwon FC, Tai Po lose down under.

AFC Cup

Hong Kong league on up but local kings Kitchee face acid AFC Champions League test

Local champions poised to begin continental campaign against Gangwon FC at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Kitchee players being put through their paces ahead of the challenging AFC Champions League 2 clash against Gangwon FC on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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