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India line up Brazil, Uruguay friendlies, but domestic football chaos continues
Trio of international friendlies over next several weeks provides some light in a gloomy time for game in the country.
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Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina’s international team
1 Sep 2026 - 1:28AM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China football bosses deny U23 coach faces axe after Asian Games win or lose
30 Aug 2026 - 3:44PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Scotland star who once ‘infuriated’ Celtic out to reboot career in Hong Kong
James Scott aiming to ‘make a name for myself again’ with Supreme Sha Tin following ‘the hardest year of my life’.
30 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
James Scott scored on his debut as Supreme Sha Tin beat Eastern 3-1 in a Hong Kong Premier League match at Mong Kok Stadium last week. Photo: Getty Images
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China football talent left sat on sidelines as game is ruined, ex-captain Li says
Former international Li Weifeng takes aim at the ‘social influence’ he says stops best people from being in position to improve things.
29 Aug 2026 - 7:47PM
Fifa
Infantino to face Uefa criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan
Uefa pursues legal action against the Fifa president in Switzerland for alleged financial misconduct in the collapsed investment scheme.
28 Aug 2026 - 12:43AM
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Infantino doing ‘great job’ Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’
Ex-Real Madrid striker Davor Suker made honorary president of Eastern District, tells city’s players to train like China’s table tennis heroes.
27 Aug 2026 - 10:05PM
Davor Suker chats to members of Hong Kong’s media after being named Eastern District’s honorary president. Photo: Handout
English Premier League
The high quality, low risk reason Premier League clubs are buying Japanese
Ten players from Japan are registered with teams in England’s top tier, with more expected to make the move before the transfer window closes.
26 Aug 2026 - 12:05PM
Fifa
‘We will be silent no more’: former international players call for change at Fifa
Six Nordic football associations have ‘lost confidence’, while Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o and Caf chief defend the under-fire president.
26 Aug 2026 - 4:27AM
Americas and the Caribbean
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for US$3.35 million
Match ball from 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England falls well short of US$10 million estimate.
25 Aug 2026 - 12:46PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Football Club’s faith in ‘elite’ coach to implement ruthless regime
Darren Arnott aiming to turn perennial strugglers into competitive unit, tapping into English connections for emerging potential stars.
25 Aug 2026 - 12:29AM
Darren Arnott’s pressing task is to ensure Football Club stay among the city’s elite cohort. Photo: Alan Man
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Former Spain under-21 player joins Kitchee as Hong Kong league adds another star
Victor Camarasa joins ex-Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi on books of reigning champions for twin-glory quest.
24 Aug 2026 - 11:07PM
Chinese Super League
Angry Chinese Super League fans attack visiting team bus and make racist, offensive gestures
Sudden death of a spectator at another match sparks debate about the readiness of medical equipment at Chinese stadiums.
24 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
Fifa
Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid but claims Infantino could face challenger
Head of European football’s governing body brands World Cup investment project a greater threat to the sport than European Super League plan.
24 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM
English Premier League
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‘Unfathomable in United Kingdom’: China Premier League chief on evolving fandom
Having been in the Beijing office for almost two years, Jay Li is observing some interesting behaviour among Chinese supporters.
22 Aug 2026 - 8:12PM
Many Chinese fans follow the stories and drama of the Premier League rather than focusing on just one team. Photo: Premier League
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan hit with CPL penalties after Wu Lei jersey fan clash
Shenhua received an official disciplinary warning, while Guoan were fined and had their away-fan seating allocations cut over fans’ behaviour.
22 Aug 2026 - 4:55PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined
Argentine Football Association says its legal department would request the grounds for the rulings from Fifa before filing an appeal.
22 Aug 2026 - 11:39AM
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China Evergrande Group
Demise of Hui’s China Evergrande Group engulfs sports empire built on its fortunes
Ex-real estate giant’s forays into football, giant stadium, football school and volleyball matched its ambition – but then the money stopped.
22 Aug 2026 - 7:01AM
Guangzhou Evergrande celebrate after winning their record eighth Chinese Super League title in 2019. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee to beat Lee Man and rule again, Supreme safe
As the domestic season begins, reporter Paul McNamara backs Kitchee to win again and names two potential surprise packages.
22 Aug 2026 - 12:29AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Pop stars, poster boys and plans to unite public: meet Hong Kong football new boys
Supreme Sha Tin poised for top-flight debut, as owner gets set to deliver on promise to ‘try things that have never happened in Hong Kong’.
21 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Qatar Football Association challenges AFC over lack of consultation in Fifa dispute
QFA president Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is a Gianni Infantino loyalist, supported under-fire governing body chief early in the FFE crisis.
20 Aug 2026 - 11:54PM
Chinese Super League
Shenhua fans to halt cheering after case of boy abused for wearing Wu Lei jersey
Diehard supporters make decision to stay silent during match against Shandong Taishan after police report on the Tuesday night incident.
20 Aug 2026 - 5:30PM
Hard-core fans of Shanghai Shenhua have announced a halt to cheering activities. Photo: Weibo/BluEliteCommando
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.
20 Aug 2026 - 3:20PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Footballer Wu Lei defends boy abused by rival fans while wearing China jersey
Chinese international, who plays for Shanghai Port, takes to social media to track down boy and his father, who were attacked by Shenhua fans.
19 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
English Premier League
Zion Suzuki: From Asian Cup racism to World Cup star, Premier League history man
Goalkeeper poised to complete Aston Villa transfer and become first Japanese No 1 to play in English top flight.
18 Aug 2026 - 8:11PM
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