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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Man City, Juventus ‘exploring summer options’ over Hong Kong Football Festival
Other English, Italian and German sides also said to be interested, as rival promoters battle to stage matches at Kai Tak Stadium.
14 Feb 2026 - 3:19PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
‘Miracle maker’ former Nepal boss targets Hong Kong job, outlines five-year plan
12 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
English Premier League
Man Utd’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘language’ on immigration
12 Feb 2026 - 9:22PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong footballer in city squad 8 months after rape conviction overturned
BC Rangers No 1 Yip Ka-yu could be poised for city team debut, Roberto Losada names squad for Lunar New Year Cup match against FC Seoul.
12 Feb 2026 - 8:02PM
Yip Ka-yu is in a 23-man squad for next weekend’s Lunar New Year Cup meeting with FC Seoul at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Facebook/ BC Rangers
AFC Champions League
Ronaldo missing as Saudi club Al-Nassr wins in Asian league but ‘set to return’
Portuguese superstar seen back in training after being absent for three matches amid reports he is unhappy with how the club is being run.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
China coach warns of growing ‘gap’ ahead of Women’s Asian Cup title defence
Australian Ante Milicic says recapturing China’s glory days, when they were among the top four teams in the world, is ‘a big responsibility’.
12 Feb 2026 - 7:00AM
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English Premier League
Spurs sack manager Thomas Frank with Premier League relegation dogfight looming
The writing has been on the wall for 52-year-old Dane after Tuesday’s defeat by Newcastle United left his team in 16th place.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:11PM
Tottenham Hotspur’s Danish head coach Thomas Frank has been sacked, the club announced on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Former Australian midfielder plots Japan’s path to third Women’s Asian Cup trophy
Leah Blayney, assistant coach for the ‘Nadeshiko’, is unfazed about facing Australia in a later round – ‘I have a job to do,’ she says.
11 Feb 2026 - 3:30PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea avert Asian Cup boycott as FIFPro urges better conditions for women
Korea FA says players’ complaint over discrimination has been resolved, while global union says tournament is ‘generational opportunity’.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:19PM
AFC Champions League
More pressure for Saudi champs Al-Ittihad as Asian Champions League tussle resumes
Jeddah-based outfit trying to regroup after loss of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kanté, need to lock one of four places left in knockout stage.
9 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football landscape shifting ahead of Senior Shield semi-final weekend
North District aiming to overcome Tai Po to reach first major final, before Eastern try to rescue campaign in match against BC Rangers.
6 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
Philip Chan, right, tries to sprint clear of Law Hiu-chung in Tai Po’s 1-1 league draw at North District. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fifa Women's World Cup
Women’s Asian Cup: China coach Milicic overcomes burnout to oversee title defence
Chinese team to face North Korea, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh next month in their homeland of their coach, who is enjoying his new adventure.
5 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
English Premier League
Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe
J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.
4 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent
The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.
4 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups
Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president.
4 Feb 2026 - 2:30PM
South Korea considered a joint bid with Japan to co-host the 2035 Asian Cup late last year, but eventually decided to bid independently. Photo: Getty Images
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit
Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.
3 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
Fifa
Fifa boss sorry for offending British football fans, defends Trump peace prize
Gianni Infantino, who awarded Trump the inaugural Fifa peace prize, had said the Qatar World Cup was special because ‘no Brit was arrested’.
3 Feb 2026 - 1:52AM
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott
Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:58PM
South Korea’s women complained last year about their treatment when compared with their male counterparts. Photo: AFP
Fifa
Anger continues to build in Malaysia over naturalised players scandal
Following the mass resignations of governing body’s executives, critics and pundits believe addressing issues from bottom up is the way forward.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal
The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
Malaysia
Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate
Nothing will change if the same officials are re-elected with no one held accountable for the ‘heritage players’ fiasco, observers say.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:12PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China bans 73 from all football for life, hits 13 teams with fines, points loss
Former Chinese Football Association president Chen Xuyuan, ex-national team coach Li Tie among those punished.
29 Jan 2026 - 3:39PM
Former China head coach Li Tie is among the 73 people who have been banned from all football-related activities for life. Photo: AFP
Fifa
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
Entire executive committee of game’s governing body in country resigns to ‘mitigate risk’ of further punishment, acting president says.
28 Jan 2026 - 3:59PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China’s under-23 football team receive rapturous welcome home after Asian Cup run
Keeper Li Hao’s solid performances help increase his social media following by more than 600,000 followers; Xu Bin linked to Premier League.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong club Eastern stage coup to re-sign star from mainland China
Jesse Yu Joy-yin returning to district club after a year with China League One club Shijiazhuang Gongfu, North District add two more players.
26 Jan 2026 - 10:15PM
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