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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (left), scoring his side’s fifth goal against Spurs, is the first player in EPL history to hit double figures in goals and assists before Christmas. Photo: Xinhua

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English Premier League: Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prep for life minus Saka

After returning to rampant form against Spurs last weekend, the league leaders will hope to finally capitalise on their position this season.

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Minister Thohir determined to take ‘sleeping giants’ Indonesia back to World Cup

25 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM

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Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot spends Christmas Eve helping homeless at charity

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Hong Kong footballer eyes 2025 return after ‘life-changing’ surgery in Australia

Dominic Johns is walking without crutches and training every day after successful procedure on snapped tibia and fibula bones in right leg.

25 Dec 2024 - 1:00PM

Dominic Johns is now walking without the crutches that accompanied him for more than six months. Photo: HKFC

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Amsterdam court sentences 5 men for ‘hit-and-run’ style attacks on Israeli fans

The court found them guilty of public violence, theft, and assault, with one man receiving a six-month sentence stemming from riots surrounding a soccer match.

25 Dec 2024 - 12:08AM

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FPL: splash your Saka cash on Isak, or bet on Foden and City getting better

The title cannot be won over Christmas, but it can certainly be lost in a haze of mince pies and parties. Here are some tips for Gameweek 18.

24 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

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Korean 2-time Asian champions Jeonbuk appoint ex-Chelsea star Poyet as manager

The first Uruguayan to manage in England’s top league will have the task of reviving the fortunes of the nine-time Korean champions.

24 Dec 2024 - 4:51PM

Gustavo Poyet was most recently in charge of the Greece national team and has also managed in Greece, Spain, China and France. Photo: Reuters

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Saka, Sterling in double injury blow, Christmas sackings in Italy and Spain

Gunners boss Mike Arteta reveals that both Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling are out for weeks, so time to update those fantasy teams.

24 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM

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Arsenal boss Arteta challenges Jesus to continue goal streak, lead club to glory

The 27-year-old’s first goal on Saturday was his first EPL goal in 326 days, and with 5 goals in 2 games, his manager feels the worst is over.

24 Dec 2024 - 3:46AM

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Football glory will earn China more respect than Olympic golds, expert says

A meeting of the State Council set the objective of moving Chinese football into ‘new phase’ after years of underachievement.

23 Dec 2024 - 7:05PM

China celebrate Xie Wenneng’s goal against Australia, but the team are bottom of their World Cup qualifying group. Photo: Reuters

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English clubs on Lampard, Rooney merry-go-round need ‘courage’ to appoint White

Gary White missed out on England under-21 job in 2017 but remains in touch with Gareth Southgate and has big ambitions.

23 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM

Among his many positions, Gary White briefly coached Hong Kong in 2018. Photo: Edward Wong

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Liverpool hit Spurs for six, United channel 1980s form, Joshua Fury’s only option

Liverpool will spend Christmas four points clear at the top of the Premier League, Postecoglou rounds on critics, United lose again.

23 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM

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Chinese Taipei boss Gary White open to taking Hong Kong job again in future

The Englishman quit his role with city in December 2018 after only three months in charge, says brief tenure was dogged by recruitment issues.

22 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM

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Arteta bullish on Arsenal’s title chances, City in relegation mode, Lee goes home

Gabriel Jesus scores again as Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace, Manchester City lose at Aston Villa, and Lee Lok-yin’s darts championship is over.

22 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring Arsenal’s second against Crystal Palace. Photo: AFP

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Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong

Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.

21 Dec 2024 - 10:21PM

A fan takes a selfie photo with former Barcelona player Javier Saviola (left) before the game between FC Barcelona Heroes and Real Madrid Legends at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Everton boss Dyche knows he ‘has to win’ after vote of confidence from new owners

Friedkin Group has completed takeover of Premier League club, and new executive chairman Marc Watts has given Sean Dyche his backing.

21 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM

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Hong Kong fans stay away from over-priced Barcelona Real Madrid legends clash

Banks of empty seats at 40-000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, as city’s football supporters grow fatigued with overhyped veterans matches.

20 Dec 2024 - 10:31PM

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Hong Kong football star Chan felt ‘weird and empty’ after struggling with form

Midfielder Philip Chan scored twice against Guam after getting back into Hong Kong team, wants to regain regular spot in ‘more technical’ side.

20 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Philip Chan (centre) celebrates scoring for Hong Kong against the United Arab Emirates in this year’s AFC Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua

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Spurs win comedy of errors, angry gamblers drive online abuse, Bottas to Mercedes

There were seven goals in the last League Cup quarter-final of 2024, but it certainly wasn’t a thriller.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

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Tough choice to make for FPL Gameweek 17 captain, but Salah has earned his Spurs

Looking ahead, the Assistant Manager chip could be a game changer, but once activated, that person selected is with you for three weeks.

19 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM

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Guardiola will ‘turn around’ Manchester City, say Barca greats Figo and Puyol

Catalan boss in midst of unprecedented struggle with English Premier League champions City, who have lost eight times in past 11 games.

19 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Pep Guardiola is enduring his toughest period as Manchester City manager. Photo: AP

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