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

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Footballer Wu Lei defends boy abused by rival fans while wearing China jersey

English Premier League

Zion Suzuki: From Asian Cup racism to World Cup star, Premier League history man

Fifa

Infantino not eligible for third term as Fifa president, human rights body says

FairSquare argues the Swiss has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the governing body’s statutes.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino at the presentation ceremony of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, won by Cameroon. Photo: EPA
Fifa president Gianni Infantino at the presentation ceremony of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, won by Cameroon. Photo: EPA
Fifa

Top Fifa official sacked after slamming Gianni Infantino World Cup plot

Governing body’s COO Kevin Lamour loses job weeks after criticism of president’s plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

English Premier League

Manchester United ‘can handle pressure’ in bid to end long Premier League wait

Former players backing Michael Carrick to build on promising start as manager, but fans’ impatience illustrated by reaction to AC Milan loss.

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English Premier League

The kids are all right: Premier League’s youthful heroes making the grade early

Manchester United’s young guns back in Hong Kong aiming to emulate predecessors who gained first-team recognition.

Manchester United celebrate their second goal goal against the Hong Kong under-16 team on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Manchester United celebrate their second goal goal against the Hong Kong under-16 team on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kowloon City eye Kai Tak with ambitions to attract new audience, build brand

Relocating to the Youth Sports Ground would help club maximise its value and become sustainable, according to vice-chairman Andrew Mak.

South Korea

South Korea players wilt in punishing summer heat, push for K League season shift

Country’s Pro Footballers Association wants change to autumn-spring schedule, with temperatures hitting nearly 43 degrees Celsius this month.

Hong Kong Premier League

From EPL to Hong Kong: new Southern star on ‘surviving on other side of world’

Decision to quit England to move to Asia a ‘no-brainer’ for Balraj Landa, the 21-year-old aiming to make a name for himself in the east.

Balraj Landa is relishing his new challenge after swapping AFC Bournemouth for Southern. Photo: May Tse
Fifa

Arab federations publicly back Infantino, affirm ‘confidence in his leadership’

Qatar, Morocco among six federations who sign joint statement backing under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) speaks to Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, with Moroccan Royal Football Federation Fouzi Lekjaa (right) during a game in Rabat. Photo: AP
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) speaks to Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, with Moroccan Royal Football Federation Fouzi Lekjaa (right) during a game in Rabat. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football blow as key figure quits after signing new 2-year deal

John Morling leaving local association for UAE role following nearly 2½ years in post and playing key part in hiring new manager.

Crime

Doctors ignored ‘warning signs’ before Maradona’s death, court hears

7 healthcare professionals have been on trial since April for potential negligence leading up to the Argentine footballer’s death in 2020.

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Fifa

Trump issues backing for Infantino, smaller nations in ‘tricky position’

Development funding from game’s world governing body is discretionary, not an entitlement, meaning speaking up risks association’s livelihood.

Donald Trump, who was awarded the first Fifa Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino before this year’s World Cup, warned that removing the 56-year-old Swiss lawyer would be a costly move. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

AFC, Concacaf, Uefa release joint statement attacking Infantino ‘deception’

Three governing bodies say Fifa president had ‘placed himself’ above the game with plan to sell off World Cup.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been accused of deception by the AFC, Concacaf and Uefa. Photo: AFP
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been accused of deception by the AFC, Concacaf and Uefa. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Will Asia turn its back on Fifa chief Infantino amid global divide in football?

Asian Football Confederation looks to be playing a waiting game, but a different picture is emerging behind closed doors of its stance.

Lionel Messi

No pressure on Lionel Messi to retire from football, says Argentina boss

Messi will turn 43 during ‌the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo was 41 during this summer’s tournament.

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South Korea

South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal

The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation ‌were unaware of’.

A sign stands outside the offices of the Korea Football Association in Seoul. Photo: dpa
A sign stands outside the offices of the Korea Football Association in Seoul. Photo: dpa
Americas and the Caribbean

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

The football used by the Argentinian legend to score his infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch US$10 million.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Bayern beat Villa in Hong Kong as Emery left with financial puzzle

English club lose 2-1 to six-time European champions at Kai Tak Stadium and facing up to life without star duo after enforced sales.

Hong Kong

Bayern Munich fans turn Kai Tak red ahead of Football Summit clash with Aston Villa

Supporters from fan clubs in party mood in Hong Kong, with those of German giants outnumbering supporters of ‘middle-sized’ English side.

Bayern Munich fans from various cities in China were out in great numbers for the match against Aston Villa at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Fifa

Mexico, Argentina back under-fire Infantino, Norway calls for him to resign

Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness says ‘there is no trust in Infantino now’ and ‘there is no going back’.

Norwegian Football Association president Lise Klaveness waved away speculation that she might stand for election for Fifa head. Photo: Reuters
Norwegian Football Association president Lise Klaveness waved away speculation that she might stand for election for Fifa head. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

South Korean football faces ‘whistles in favour’ foreign referee sex scandal

In response, a South Korean football official refers to ‘unpleasant incidents 15 years ago’ and that the body now ‘strictly’ follows rules.

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Fifa

Uefa boycott threat stays despite Infantino apology, African body backs Fifa boss

The apology issued by Fifa has done little to release the pressure on president Gianni Infantino.

German Bundesliga

Bayern Munich president eyeing China after Hong Kong visit, tips Harry Kane stay

A childhood supporter of the German champions, Herbert Hainer became president in 2019 after 15 years as CEO of sportswear giant Adidas.

Herbert Hainer, staying with the Bayern Munich team at Rosewood Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui, hit the pinnacle with both Adidas and the German champion club. Photo: Karma Lo
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