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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Manchester City legend David Silva comes out of retirement for Hong Kong stint
Spaniard signs on with local Premier League new boys Supreme Sha Tin three years after drawing line under illustrious career.
7 Oct 2026 - 6:15PM
Asian Games 2026
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games row
7 Oct 2026 - 5:30PM
Lionel Messi
Messi calls time on Argentina career, says not playing will be ‘deeply painful’
7 Oct 2026 - 11:29AM
Lionel Messi
End of an era: Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots with monumental farewell
Some 85,000 fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires.
6 Oct 2026 - 9:00PM
Lionel Messi sealed his place as rightful heir to Diego Maradona in 2022 when he ended Argentina’s 36-year World Cup drought in Qatar. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong return collapsed because football bosses can’t forgive me, Andersen says
Popular former head coach now in charge of Myanmar believes he was punished for opting to leave city’s top job in the first place.
7 Oct 2026 - 12:40AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Suzuki eyes Asian Cup atonement after ‘very bad’ display in 2024 defeat
New Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki believes Japan can win tournament this time around after previously losing in last 8 to Iran.
6 Oct 2026 - 3:00PM
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Proposed Asian football reforms threaten to kill Hong Kong’s World Cup hopes
Continental governing body advocating for Nations League that would reshape Asian and World Cup finals pathways.
6 Oct 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong’s players celebrate their Fifa Asean Challenge Cup triumph but they could soon have a glass ceiling imposed above their heads. Photo: Kit Lai
Asian Games 2026
South Korean Asian Games footballers’ joy over military exemptions raises ire
Social media users say there should be rethink over policy under which Games gold winners, Olympic medallists are exempted from military duty.
4 Oct 2026 - 9:35PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Fifa Asean Cup: Gianni Infantino jeered but trophy cheer for Hong Kong
Hosts beat Cambodia for silverware as Kai Tak Stadium crowd deliver lusty verdict on Fifa president’s leadership.
3 Oct 2026 - 10:52PM
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Hong Kong with city team set for Cambodia final
While city’s naturalised pool is drying up and ‘needs a few players’, Cambodia’s upturn has been boosted by raft of overseas-born talent.
3 Oct 2026 - 8:00AM
Fifa
Infantino brings global goodwill tour to Hong Kong ahead of Fifa Asean final
Under-fire president of world governing body has been trying to shore up support among the smaller associations ahead of next year’s election.
3 Oct 2026 - 12:48AM
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) flanked by his Hong Kong counterpart Pui Kwan-kay (left) and HKFA chairman Eric Fok. Photo: Instagram/gianni_infantino
English Premier League
Man City lodge ‘comprehensive’ appeal against verdict in financial-rules scandal
The club were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches over nine seasons but have always maintained their innocence.
2 Oct 2026 - 10:00PM
English Premier League
Manchester City scandal risks damaging Premier League’s booming global brand
The club’s rule-breaking could see English top flight lose one of its marquee players in Erling Haaland and also leave fans feeling cheated.
1 Oct 2026 - 7:00PM
English Premier League
Man City’s rule-breaking leaves clubs, fans waiting to see what happens next
In the tribal, cash-driven world of football, sympathy will be in short supply should they be severely punished after Premier League’s verdict.
30 Sep 2026 - 10:30PM
English Premier League
Man City guilty of using ‘sham’ deals to distort finances, Premier League says
Commission says club’s schemes distorted finances by more than £900 million, but City deny wrongdoing and will appeal.
30 Sep 2026 - 10:02AM
Manchester City committed serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, the league said. Photo: AP
English Premier League
Man City might be biggest cheats sporting world has ever seen. What comes next?
Ben Johnson’s Olympic gold and Lance Armstrong’s 7 Tour de France titles were wiped out, will City’s Premier League crowns go the same way?
30 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Fifa Asean Cup: Hong Kong close on final as midfielder stars after 2-year exile
‘Intense’ city team too powerful for callow Laos, but Kai Tak Stadium less than half full for convincing victory.
28 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Mired in match-fixing scandal, city’s next opponents hope reinvention holds key
Hong Kong open their Fifa Asean Cup against a Laos team where head coach Vladica Grujic is leading a youthful revolution.
27 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
Vladica Grujic issues instructions to his 16-year-old defender, Bounthasak Chandala, during Laos’ 3-1 victory over Brunei on Thursday. Photo: Elson Li
English Premier League
Man City set to fight Premier League after reports club guilty of 100-plus charges
Report says City found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches spanning more than a decade; club have always denied any wrongdoing.
26 Sep 2026 - 9:36AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong hero back for Fifa Asean Cup, as current coach plays down key-man exit
Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.
26 Sep 2026 - 3:02PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
After chaotic start, are five-time Hong Kong champions in crisis or transition?
Eastern in funk following three defeats, manager’s exit, vice-captain’s resignation and player quitting after one match.
22 Sep 2026 - 2:12PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Fok fudges but HKFA appears ready to make Gianni Infantino its man
Fifa president set to visit city for Asean Cup final next month, as chairman hails local association’s close ties with global governing body.
19 Sep 2026 - 11:44AM
Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s grip on power weakened after his cloak-and-dagger plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors was exposed in July. Photo: Reuters
AFC Cup
AFC Champions League 2: Hong Kong kings Kitchee survive red card to make point
Hosts impress and lay down marker in Mong Kok Stadium stalemate with Gangwon FC, Tai Po lose down under.
18 Sep 2026 - 3:12PM
AFC Cup
Hong Kong league on up but local kings Kitchee face acid AFC Champions League test
Local champions poised to begin continental campaign against Gangwon FC at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.
17 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Asian Games: meet the footballer with Japanese blood set to fight for Hong Kong
Sohgo Ichikawa poised for prominent role in city team’s daunting opener against hosts and country of his birth.
13 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
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