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Donald Trump, who was awarded the first Fifa Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino before this year’s World Cup, warned that removing the 56-year-old Swiss lawyer would be a costly move. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

Trump issues backing for Infantino, smaller nations in ‘tricky position’

Development funding from game’s world governing body is discretionary, not an entitlement, meaning speaking up risks association’s livelihood.

Fifa

AFC, Concacaf, Uefa release joint statement attacking Infantino ‘deception’

Fifa

Will Asia turn its back on Fifa chief Infantino amid global divide in football?

Lionel Messi

No pressure on Lionel Messi to retire from football, says Argentina boss

Messi will turn 43 during ‌the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo was 41 during this summer’s tournament.

Inter Miami is already back and scoring goals for club side Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Photo: AP
Inter Miami is already back and scoring goals for club side Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Photo: AP
South Korea

South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal

The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation ‌were unaware of’.

Americas and the Caribbean

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

The football used by the Argentinian legend to score his infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch US$10 million.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Bayern beat Villa in Hong Kong as Emery left with financial puzzle

English club lose 2-1 to six-time European champions at Kai Tak Stadium and facing up to life without star duo after enforced sales.

South Korean defender Kim Min-jae (middle) heads in Bayern Munich's first goal against Aston Villa in the Audi Football Summit match at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
South Korean defender Kim Min-jae (middle) heads in Bayern Munich's first goal against Aston Villa in the Audi Football Summit match at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Bayern Munich fans turn Kai Tak red ahead of Football Summit clash with Aston Villa

Supporters from fan clubs in party mood in Hong Kong, with those of German giants outnumbering supporters of ‘middle-sized’ English side.

Fifa

Mexico, Argentina back under-fire Infantino, Norway calls for him to resign

Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness says ‘there is no trust in Infantino now’ and ‘there is no going back’.

South Korea

South Korean football faces ‘whistles in favour’ foreign referee sex scandal

In response, a South Korean football official refers to ‘unpleasant incidents 15 years ago’ and that the body now ‘strictly’ follows rules.

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A football friendly match between South Korea and Honduras in Daegu stadium in 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

Uefa boycott threat stays despite Infantino apology, African body backs Fifa boss

The apology issued by Fifa has done little to release the pressure on president Gianni Infantino.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) shares a light-hearted moment with Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) shares a light-hearted moment with Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
German Bundesliga

Bayern Munich president eyeing China after Hong Kong visit, tips Harry Kane stay

A childhood supporter of the German champions, Herbert Hainer became president in 2019 after 15 years as CEO of sportswear giant Adidas.

German Bundesliga

Vincent Kompany says English Premier League still king, but Bundesliga next best

Bayern Munich boss poised to lead team against Aston Villa at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday, acknowledges venue confusion.

Fifa

Infantino lives to fight another day, but full-blown football civil war is brewing

While Fifa’s leadership has given Gianni Infantino ‘their full support’, there are still many parties demanding he step down.

Gianni Infantino leaving Al-Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, after a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match that he attended after senior-level Fifa meeting on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Police raid South Korea FA in investigation into World Cup coach appointment

Officers conduct ‘search and seizure operations’ at the Korea Football Association (KFA) headquarters.

The Korea Football Association has been under scrutiny since the national team’s shock exit from the World Cup. Photo: AFP
The Korea Football Association has been under scrutiny since the national team’s shock exit from the World Cup. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Football Festival

Xabi Alonso adapting to whirlwind Chelsea pre-season after Hong Kong defeat

Manager plays down complications over playing pre-season matches in four locations, questions Kai Tak Stadium playing surface.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Have Chelsea finally spent wisely enough to win Premier League with kids?

Morgan Rogers’ transfer made the headlines, but arrival of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck could be club’s best business decision.

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Fifa

Fifa bosses back Infantino to stay as president, sorry for World Cup sell-off plan

Games’ world governing body releases a statement in which senior staff reaffirm “their full support” for under-fire head Gianni Infantino.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has lived to fight another day after emerging from a crisis meeting in Morocco with the full support of the organisation’s leadership. Photo: AP
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has lived to fight another day after emerging from a crisis meeting in Morocco with the full support of the organisation’s leadership. Photo: AP
Fifa

Embattled Fifa chief Infantino holds emergency talks in Morocco with top officials

Fifa president trying to shore up his position in the wake of ⁠the collapse of his plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Hong Kong Football Festival: Chelsea v Juventus ‘unites people’ from other countries

A fan from mainland China wishes cities such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai could also host matches featuring top teams.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City under pressure to regain Premier League title

Midfielder, who wants to stay at City, says club want to recapture prize they won four years in a row before Liverpool, Arsenal stepped in.

Mateo Kovacic training with Manchester City at Kai Tak Stadium last Friday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Football Festival

Man City whizz kid’s meteoric rise: from cage football to Premier League at 15

‘My friends never know what’s going to happen next, I just keep coming up with surprising things,’ 17-year-old Jeremy Monga says.

Jeremy Monga was in the city with his new club Manchester City for the Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Reuters
Jeremy Monga was in the city with his new club Manchester City for the Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Football Festival

All eyes on Mykhailo Mudryk in Hong Kong ahead of Chelsea’s Juventus test

Ukranian cleared to play after doping ban, while Moises Caicedo looking forward to Kai Tak Stadium game after passing own tough moment.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Young Chelsea star on Hong Kong mission after overcoming being alone in London

World Cup defender Jorrel Hato, seen as a player destined for big time since Ajax debut at 16, not surprised by his Stamford Bridge impact.

Fifa

Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over World Cup plan, Infantino sought Trump’s backing

Fifa boss reported to have repeatedly tried and failed to reach US President by phone since his controversial proposal collapsed on Friday.

Uefa, headed by Aleksander Ceferin (left), has threatened legal action over Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan. Photo: Photo: dpa
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