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Joshua Kushner’s first comments on the issue comes as European governing body Uefa prepares a criminal case against Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Photo: TNS
Fifa

Key investor Kushner blames football power struggle for World Cup plan collapse

Venture capitalist says his company would not have ⁠become involved in Fifa boss Infantino’s proposal had it known how it would play out.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Under-fire South Korean FA hires ex-Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach

Fifa

India line up Brazil, Uruguay friendlies, but domestic football chaos continues

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi retires from Argentina’s international team

Messi, who captained Argentina ⁠to the World Cup title in 2022 and ⁠the final in 2026, said the decision ‘hurt’ but ‘the time has come’.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi cries at the end of the World Cup final football match against Spain in New Jersey, US in July. Photo: AP
Argentina’s Lionel Messi cries at the end of the World Cup final football match against Spain in New Jersey, US in July. Photo: AP
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China football bosses deny U23 coach faces axe after Asian Games win or lose

Rumours swirl over Antonio Puche’s future, but officials hint that bigger things lie ahead for successful Spaniard.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Scotland star who once ‘infuriated’ Celtic out to reboot career in Hong Kong

James Scott aiming to ‘make a name for myself again’ with Supreme Sha Tin following ‘the hardest year of my life’.

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Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China football talent left sat on sidelines as game is ruined, ex-captain Li says

Former international Li Weifeng takes aim at the ‘social influence’ he says stops best people from being in position to improve things.

Li Weifeng (right) played for his country for 11 years and was a member of the only squad to reach a World Cup. Photo: AP
Li Weifeng (right) played for his country for 11 years and was a member of the only squad to reach a World Cup. Photo: AP
Fifa

Infantino to face Uefa criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan

Uefa pursues legal action against the Fifa president in Switzerland for alleged financial misconduct in the collapsed investment scheme.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Infantino doing ‘great job’ Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’

Ex-Real Madrid striker Davor Suker made honorary president of Eastern District, tells city’s players to train like China’s table tennis heroes.

English Premier League

The high quality, low risk reason Premier League clubs are buying Japanese

Ten players from Japan are registered with teams in England’s top tier, with more expected to make the move before the transfer window closes.

Aston Villa's Zion Suzuki could become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League. Photo: AFP
Fifa

‘We will be silent no more’: former international players call for change at Fifa

Six Nordic football associations have ‘lost confidence’, while Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o and Caf chief defend the under-fire president.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) has shown no signs of walking away from the position he has held since 2016 despite open opposition from federations. Photo: EPA
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) has shown no signs of walking away from the position he has held since 2016 despite open opposition from federations. Photo: EPA
Americas and the Caribbean

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for US$3.35 million

Match ball from 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England falls well short of US$10 million estimate.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Football Club’s faith in ‘elite’ coach to implement ruthless regime

Darren Arnott aiming to turn perennial strugglers into competitive unit, tapping into English connections for emerging potential stars.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Former Spain under-21 player joins Kitchee as Hong Kong league adds another star

Victor Camarasa joins ex-Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi on books of reigning champions for twin-glory quest.

Victor Camarasa spent a season with Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Photo: Kitchee SC
Chinese Super League

Angry Chinese Super League fans attack visiting team bus and make racist, offensive gestures

Sudden death of a spectator at another match sparks debate about the readiness of medical equipment at Chinese stadiums.

Angry Wuhan Three Towns supporters surround, shout abuse at and throw debris at the visiting team’s bus outside the stadium in Wuhan. Photo: Weibo screenshot
Angry Wuhan Three Towns supporters surround, shout abuse at and throw debris at the visiting team’s bus outside the stadium in Wuhan. Photo: Weibo screenshot
Fifa

Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid but claims Infantino could face challenger

Head of European football’s governing body brands World Cup investment project a greater threat to the sport than European Super League plan.

English Premier League

Profile | ‘Unfathomable in United Kingdom’: China Premier League chief on evolving fandom

Having been in the Beijing office for almost two years, Jay Li is observing some interesting behaviour among Chinese supporters.

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Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan hit with CPL penalties after Wu Lei jersey fan clash

Shenhua received an official disciplinary warning, while Guoan were fined and had their away-fan seating allocations cut over fans’ behaviour.

The Chinese Football Professional League has officially warned Shanghai Shenhua after supporters harassed a young boy after the match against Beijing Guoan. Photo: Weibo/BluEliteCommando
The Chinese Football Professional League has officially warned Shanghai Shenhua after supporters harassed a young boy after the match against Beijing Guoan. Photo: Weibo/BluEliteCommando
Fifa World Cup 2026

Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

Argentine Football Association says its legal department would request the grounds for the rulings from Fifa before filing an appeal.

China Evergrande Group

Demise of Hui’s China Evergrande Group engulfs sports empire built on its fortunes

Ex-real estate giant’s forays into football, giant stadium, football school and volleyball matched its ambition – but then the money stopped.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee to beat Lee Man and rule again, Supreme safe

As the domestic season begins, reporter Paul McNamara backs Kitchee to win again and names two potential surprise packages.

Kitchee players celebrate winning their first Hong Kong Premier League title in three years in April – expect them to win it again this season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Pop stars, poster boys and plans to unite public: meet Hong Kong football new boys

Supreme Sha Tin poised for top-flight debut, as owner gets set to deliver on promise to ‘try things that have never happened in Hong Kong’.

Jim Wong, owner of Supreme Sha Tin, invited two Sha Tin locals from the group Collar, Candy Wong (left) and Gao Sum, to serve as team ambassadors. Photo: Supreme Football Club
Jim Wong, owner of Supreme Sha Tin, invited two Sha Tin locals from the group Collar, Candy Wong (left) and Gao Sum, to serve as team ambassadors. Photo: Supreme Football Club
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Qatar Football Association challenges AFC over lack of consultation in Fifa dispute

QFA president Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is a Gianni Infantino loyalist, supported under-fire governing body chief early in the FFE crisis.

Chinese Super League

Shenhua fans to halt cheering after case of boy abused for wearing Wu Lei jersey

Diehard supporters make decision to stay silent during match against Shandong Taishan after police report on the Tuesday night incident.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi nets in Inter Miami draw for first goal since father’s death

Argentine superstar back on target after drawing blanks in previous two games but Inter winless streak extends to four matches.

Lionel Messi squares up to Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw away at Philadelphia Union. Photo: Imagn Images
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