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Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi (right) and manager Mikel Arteta celebrate after beating Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. Photo: dpa
English Premier League

Ruthless Arsenal end year on top, eye first Premier League title in 22 years

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta tells title rivals ‘we know what we want’ after 4-1 hammering of Aston Villa.

Chinese Super League

Striker Orr linked with Shanghai Port, Yue signs for Beijing Guoan

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Japanese football player ‘King Kazu’ signs for J-League team at 58

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach deletes social media posts that criticised city’s football bosses

Women’s head coach Ricardo Rambo has scrubbed accounts of posts railing against ‘disgusting’ treatment of his players.

Hong Kong women’s football team head coach Ricardo Rambo has not been afraid to speak his mind in the past. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong women’s football team head coach Ricardo Rambo has not been afraid to speak his mind in the past. Photo: Sun Yeung
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa boss Infantino hails World Cup demand after 150 million tickets requested

Gianni Infantino says there would be ‘no football in 150 countries in the world’ without Fifa, defends cost of attending matches.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Camargo penalty saves Hong Kong in ill-tempered clash with 9-man Guangdong

Everton Camargo’s second-half spot kick earns new interim head coach Roberto Losada a draw in first game in charge.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach blasts ‘disgusting’ treatment, women told to change in men’s toilet

Women’s football head coach Ricardo Rambo lets rip ahead of Hong Kong’s clash with Guangdong in the 7th Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.

A picture of the men’s toilet the Hong Kong’s women’s team were told to dress in ahead of their Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg match against Guangdong at Kowloon Bay Park. Photo: X/ricardorambo7
A picture of the men’s toilet the Hong Kong’s women’s team were told to dress in ahead of their Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg match against Guangdong at Kowloon Bay Park. Photo: X/ricardorambo7
Fifa

Year in football: growth, mismatches point to direction ‘beautiful game’ will take

‘Success’ of Club World Cup, bigger World Cup go hand in hand with more money, technology coming in, but player welfare is an issue.

Algeria

Grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, says son of French legend Zidane

Luca Zidane plays as goalkeeper to avoid direct comparisons with his World Cup-winning father, and switched national allegiance at age 27.

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
Hong Kong Premier League

Eastern look west for Losada replacement after boss leaves with immediate effect

Hong Kong Premier League club announce departure of Roberto Losada after more than four trophy-laden years.

Roberto Losada has left Eastern with immediate effect. Photo: Eastern FC
Roberto Losada has left Eastern with immediate effect. Photo: Eastern FC
Fifa

Fifa overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal

Fifa changes results of three friendlies, handing down 3-0 defeats for games against Cape Verde, Singapore and Palestine.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa unveils limited number of US$60 World Cup tickets after global backlash

Supporter group says ‘revisions do not go far enough’ and exposes flaws in how prices for the tournament had been set.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa’s neutrality ‘broken’ after Trump role at World Cup draw: German politician

Vice-president of German parliament slams ‘disgusting’ ceremony in which Donald Trump received peace prize, and calls ticket prices ‘insane’.

Donald Trump was honoured with a new Fifa peace prize at this month’s World Cup draw in Washington. Photo: Kyodo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Roberto Losada to quit Eastern days after being named interim Hong Kong boss

Head coach says 2-1 win over Tai Po on Sunday ‘could be my last game’ in charge of Hong Kong Premier League side after 4½ years.

Roberto Losada has been named coach of the year for the past three seasons. Photo: HKFA
Roberto Losada has been named coach of the year for the past three seasons. Photo: HKFA
Lionel Messi

Another Lionel Messi farce as angry Indian fans riot, vandalise stadium

Video shows fans, who had paid ‘a month’s salary’ to see touring Argentine superstar, throwing ripped-up seats, other objects onto field.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Silva defends Fifa World Cup expansion, fears Brazil aren’t good enough to win

Gilberto Silva, who has worked as a technical adviser for game’s governing body, ‘wants to be positive’ about 48-team tournament.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Civil war to refugee camp to career in Hong Kong for South Sudanese footballer

Valentino Yuel fled a war to settle in Australia, before football took him to Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Libya and finally Hong Kong.

Eastern District footballer Valentino Yuel during training at Go Park. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Eastern District footballer Valentino Yuel during training at Go Park. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Losada named Hong Kong’s interim coach as FA hunts for boss with ‘global vision’

Football association says search continues after Eastern boss takes temporary charge ‘to ensure stability during the transition period’.

Fifa

Explainer | Can you afford Fifa World Cup tickets? Will US vet social media? Read this first

Fan group calls for ticket sales to be halted as United States’ claim it would offer US$21 seats turns into ‘monumental betrayal’.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po win hot-tempered AFC Champions League 2 clash but Eastern humiliated 9-0

Deserved victory for Hong Kong champions Tai Po, while Eastern’s goal difference reaches a staggering -28.

Tai Po’s Philip Chan (right) fights for the ball with Le Van Do at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

AFC Champions League 2: Tai Po boss aiming for grand finale, but ‘lots to learn’

Lee Chi-kin aiming for performance to repay loyal fans as local champions wrap up campaign against Cong An Hanoi at Mong Kok Stadium.

Lee Chi-kin and striker Lucas Silva previewing Tai Po’s ACL2 clash with Cong An Hanoi. Photo: Tai Po FC
Lee Chi-kin and striker Lucas Silva previewing Tai Po’s ACL2 clash with Cong An Hanoi. Photo: Tai Po FC
Son Heung-min

Woman who blackmailed South Korean football star Son Heung-min jailed: reports

The woman in her 20s accused of extorting US$200,000 from the player last year before trying again with an accomplice this year.

Fifa

Fifa World Cup draw: who Asian teams will play, how Ronaldo v Messi could happen

Son Heung-min’s South Korea among seven Asian nations who learn their opponents in the draw in Washington.

Fifa

Fifa World Cup draw repeats past as France face Senegal, England play Croatia

Argentina drawn to start against Algeria after a show that lasts almost as long as a football match.

Shaquille O’Neal acts as a draw assistant during the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw in Washington on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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