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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
28 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong coach blasts ‘disgusting’ treatment, women told to change in men’s toilet
28 Dec 2025 - 7:10PM
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.
26 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
Fifa described its expanded 32-team Club World Cup, won by English club Chelsea, as a “roaring success”. Photo: AP
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.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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.
22 Dec 2025 - 1:55PM
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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.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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.
17 Dec 2025 - 4:16PM
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.
17 Dec 2025 - 2:18PM
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’.
15 Dec 2025 - 11:48PM
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.
15 Dec 2025 - 3:28PM
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.
14 Dec 2025 - 2:31PM
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.
13 Dec 2025 - 12:11PM
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.
13 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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’.
12 Dec 2025 - 8:20PM
Roberto Losada has been placed in temporary charge of the Hong Kong men’s team. Photo: Sun Yeung
Fifa
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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’.
12 Dec 2025 - 12:25PM
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.
12 Dec 2025 - 3:25AM
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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.
11 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM
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.
8 Dec 2025 - 3:16PM
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.
6 Dec 2025 - 6:23PM
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.
6 Dec 2025 - 11:24AM
Donald Trump
Fifa gives Trump its new peace prize at World Cup draw
The US president, who has campaigned for but not received a Nobel Peace Prize, says he doesn’t need awards, just wants to ‘save lives’.
6 Dec 2025 - 3:57AM
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US President Donald Trump is awarded the Fifa Peace Prize in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
Fifa
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Fifa World Cup draw: how to watch, who plays where, will Trump win peace prize?
All you need to know ahead of the draw for the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico – featuring Village People and a president or two.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:29PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire
All ticket proceeds donated to Wang Fuk Court support group, while Kitchee raise over HK$700,000 for Tai Po relief efforts.
4 Dec 2025 - 8:43PM
Fifa
Trump looms over Fifa World Cup draw as it starts countdown to 2026 finals
US president expected to play prominent role as Washington stages draw for the tournament, to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:05PM
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