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Leon Jones aims a header towards goal during Hong Kong’s victory over Guam last December. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong defender embracing big-game buzz for Asian Cup clash with Singapore

Leon Jones aiming for Saudi Arabia 2027 spot after injury wrecked his chances of going to Qatar finals last year.

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Hong Kong ‘changing narrative’, as bid to reach Asian Cup begins in Singapore

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Uefa Nations League thrills, Djokovic through, Vonn ages like wine

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Hong Kong FC head coach wants Sapling Cup shake-up, Tai Po renew treble charge

Tai Po and Eastern set for next month’ semi-finals, where they will be joined by two from Southern, Lee Man and holders BC Rangers.

Tai Po’s Kevin Padilla rifles over from close range, as HKFC keeper James Wright tries to block the shot. Photo: Eugene Lee
Tai Po’s Kevin Padilla rifles over from close range, as HKFC keeper James Wright tries to block the shot. Photo: Eugene Lee
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New boss Tuchel critical of efficient England, Dodgers game sets Japan TV record

England’s uninspiring performance against Albania in World Cup qualifier leaves manager saying team ‘have to do better’.

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‘Fought bravely’: China boss praises players despite defeat by Saudi Arabia

China had Lin Liangming sent off just before the interval with the teams level, but conceded the winning goal just after the break.

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China’s World Cup hopes take hit in Saudi Arabia after Japan first to qualify

A spirited defeat in Riyadh leaves Branko Ivankovic’s side bottom of Group C, but level with fourth-placed Indonesia.

China’s fans cheer on their side ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying match with Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFP
China’s fans cheer on their side ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying match with Saudi Arabia. Photo: AFP
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New IOC chief Coventry wants Trump talks; Mbappe and Co stunned; Celtics sold

Kirsty Coventry becomes the International Olympic Committee’s first woman president and immediately wants to see the US supremo.

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China will fail to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup, DeepSeek predicts

The team, who are bottom of their group and face Saudi Arabia, have only a 2.6 per cent chance of finishing in the top two, it says.

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Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday

Guo Jiaxuan had been in hospital in Beijing since returning from Madrid after head injury during match left him brain-dead.

Chinese footballer Guo Jiaxuan has died from his injuries following a collision during a training match in February. Photo: RedNote/大琪 呀哈比比
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Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points.

England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson was a surprise recall by new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo: AFP
England’s midfielder Jordan Henderson was a surprise recall by new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong’s footballers learn they are still too good for Macau in flawed win

Ashley Westwood’s men prolong run of victories, but more quality may be needed to overcome Singapore next week.

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Gibbs-White scolds Tuchel; advantage Madrid v Arsenal; Osaka into Miami round 2

The Nottingham Forest star has been called up by England boss following an injury to Chelsea’s talisman Cole Palmer.

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Japan could be first to reach Fifa World Cup 2026, Son’s South Korea also poised

Japanese nine points clear of Australia in their group as region’s teams play fixtures on Thursday and Tuesday.

Son Heung-min (right) has struggled in the Premier League this season but remains vital for his country. Photo: AP
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Average yearly salary in women’s football US$10,900, some paid half that

Fifa report on women’s game says small number of top clubs skew figures, highlights crowd size as area of concern.

Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze and Wieke Kaptein celebrate with teammates after winning the Women’s League Cup. Photo: Reuters
Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze and Wieke Kaptein celebrate with teammates after winning the Women’s League Cup. Photo: Reuters
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Messi’s adductor strikes again, club sorry for mourning player who isn’t dead

Lionel Messi ruled out of qualifiers with same injury that marred Hong Kong trip. Bulgarian side apologises for minute’s silence.

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Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to meet Yokohama in Asian Champions League quarter-finals

All four quarter-finals will be played in a centralised event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the port city also hosting the semis and final.

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China call up Brazil-born midfielder Serginho for vital World Cup qualifiers

Player known in China as Sai Erjiniao obtained citizenship on March 12 and played his first minutes for national team in a friendly on Sunday.

Serginho (left) in action for Kashima Antlers against Vissel Kobe’s Andres Iniesta during the 2020 Emperor’s Cup final in Tokyo. Photo: AP
Serginho (left) in action for Kashima Antlers against Vissel Kobe’s Andres Iniesta during the 2020 Emperor’s Cup final in Tokyo. Photo: AP
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Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70 years of hurt; Draper Indian Wells champion

Eddie Howe delivered the Magpies fans their first trophy since the 1955 FA Cup in their surprise triumph at Wembley.

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France clinch Six Nations, Man City held, Alli sent off on return, Medvedev out

Les Bleus matched England’s number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style.

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Snooker’s Robertson picks fantasy football team for the Post after Kai Tak glory

Salah, Isak and Haaland discussed by our guest pundit for GW29, fresh from winning World Grand Prix at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena.

Neil Robertson with the World Grand Prix trophy at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Guardiola hits back at ex-England boss; Tuchel wants to ‘earn’ national anthem

Manchester City boss irked at ‘arrogant’ label from former manager as he prepares to face Brighton on Saturday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was branded “arrogant” by ex-Juventus and England manager Fabio Capello, for his tactical experiments. Photo: AFP
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was branded “arrogant” by ex-Juventus and England manager Fabio Capello, for his tactical experiments. Photo: AFP
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Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad contains Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson

Uncapped defenders Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn receive call-ups, with Newcastle’s Burn, 32, labelled ‘a leader in the group’.

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Prolific striker Silva’s Hong Kong regret, says watching team makes him sad

Tai Po striker Lucas Silva tops Hong Kong Premier League scoring charts ahead of potential title decider with Eastern.

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Swiatek eases past Zheng, United, Spurs make Europe progress, Dettori bankruptcy

Iga Swiatek in cruise control against China’s Zheng Qinwen at Indian Wells, while the quarter-finals of the Europa League are set.

Zheng Qinwen was no match for Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open. Photo: AFP
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