Arsenal v Tottenham in Hong Kong? Kai Tak could host first North London derby outside UK
Clubs refusing to confirm preseason plans, but leak indicates major English clubs and AC Milan poised for Kai Tak Stadium in July
Tatler Asia, which oversaw Lionel Messi’s bungled Hong Kong visit last year, appears to have gained the upper hand in the battle to bring leading European clubs to Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) in July.
The Post was told earlier this month that Liverpool and two of their Premier League rivals would come to Hong Kong as part of their preparations for the 2025-26 season.
Images leaked online this week indicated that Liverpool will play AC Milan on July 26, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur contesting the first overseas North London derby on July 31. It was suggested that the matches, which are set to be staged at the new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, would be jointly promoted by Tatler Asia and Australian company TEG Sport.
All four clubs are remaining coy over their preseason plans, but a source with knowledge of Tatler’s proposals said arrangements were at an advanced stage.
A source close to Milan, who were dumped out of the Uefa Champions League by Feyenoord this week, said summer plans were still being drawn up but Hong Kong was among the club’s preseason options.
A Tottenham Hotspur spokesman, meanwhile, said the club “still haven’t agreed anything regarding our preseason plans”.