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Players clash during the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup second leg on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Mainland Chinese coach, player rue ‘disrespect’ to Hong Kong in football clash

Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup controversy draws call for understanding from mainland team’s coach, as player says fracas was ‘my fault’.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s battling recovery in vain as mainlanders strike late to win cup

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer Wong won government praise, now aims to ‘hammer’ Guangdong

The midfielder, who has ‘no doubt in ability’, is targeting Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup success to turbocharge his career.

Anson Wong (left) in action during his Hong Kong debut, against Malaysia in 2023. Photo: HKFA
Anson Wong (left) in action during his Hong Kong debut, against Malaysia in 2023. Photo: HKFA
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Liverpool stay perfect, Barca win 9-goal thriller, Japan’s Suzuki makes MLB history

It’s back to European football this week, and battle to make the last 16 is heating up. Elsewhere, Ichiro Suzuki enters baseball hall of fame.

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Chelsea up to fourth, City spend US$42 million on defence, Lion becomes a Bear

A 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge was the London club’s first win in six Premier League games, while French club Lens have just made a fortune.

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City roar, United whimper, Eagles fly and Murphy rediscovers winning feeling

Manchester City ‘are back’ says Guardiola, Amorim labels United team ‘the worst’ in club’s history, and Shaun Murphy is a champion again.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hands the ball to Saquon Barkley in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Reuters
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hands the ball to Saquon Barkley in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach says modern coaching set-up can help quest for 2034 World Cup

Darren Arnott, who is leading city team in Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup with tie poised at 1-1, says players are keen to ‘play and improve’.

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Premier League title race drama: Liverpool win, Arsenal draw; rare Masters 147

Nottingham Forest could soon emerge as the Reds’ main title challengers after a potentially pivotal Saturday of football in England.

Kai Tak Sports Park

World’s biggest football clubs want Hong Kong games, despite Barca farce: promoter

Leading promoter talking to host of clubs over summer 2025 Kai Tak Sports Park fixtures, doubts Barcelona would consider Hong Kong visit.

Manchester United and Liverpool could transfer their domestic rivalry to Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Xinhua
Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

FPL Gameweek 22: go big on Forest, dump Virgil van Dijk, and of course, buy Isak

Plus, with a Double Gameweek looming and an Assistant Manager chip to be played, and cups galore, there is some serious planning to be done.

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, seen here celebrating a goal against Wolves, should be in any sane fantasy manager’s team. Photo: Reuters
Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, seen here celebrating a goal against Wolves, should be in any sane fantasy manager’s team. Photo: Reuters
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Denis Law dies at 84, Mowbray returns to West Brom, no stopping Kipchoge

One of the greatest footballers to ever play the game, Law had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021.

English Premier League

Ex-Man Utd managers Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set for battle in Turkey

Besiktas confirm Norwegian as new boss, with his Old Trafford predecessor in the dugout at Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce.

Lionel Messi

Neymar says former teammate Mbappe ‘jealous’ over Messi during trio’s PSG spell

Brazilian striker blames clash of egos for the failure of the three superstars to gel when they played together at the French club.

From left, Paris Saint-Germain superstars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar winning the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia in January 2023. Photo: AFP
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Amad rescues United from Saints defeat, Medvedev out, Collins trolls Open fans

Amad Diallo’s 12-minute hat-trick spares United’s blushes, while US teen Learner Tien stays up way past his bed time to stun Daniil Medvedev.

Amad Diallo almost single-handedly saved Manchester Untied from an embarrassing defeat at home to Southampton. Photo: DPA
Amad Diallo almost single-handedly saved Manchester Untied from an embarrassing defeat at home to Southampton. Photo: DPA
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Arsenal beat Spurs despite Son Heung-min strike, Everton lose on Moyes return

Gunners close gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, Everton beaten but remain outside bottom three after defeats for Leicester and Wolves.

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Mainlanders saved by soft penalty in Guangzhou leg of Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup

Hongkongers in good shape for second leg at home after the first encounter finishes all square.

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Forest deny Liverpool again, ‘tired’ City blow it, and Rast makes mark on slopes

Nottingham Forest are the team Liverpool cannot beat, while Manchester City are struggling to beat anyone at the moment.

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made a series of outstanding saves to help his side earn a draw against Liverpool. Photo: EPA-EFE
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made a series of outstanding saves to help his side earn a draw against Liverpool. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers ‘hoping’ a club from the city joins mainland China league

Alex Jojo, who is set to feature in Wednesday’s Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg, could be poised for a transfer to Chinese Super League.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers eyeing mainland China move warned of pitfalls that await

Tai Po’s Remi Dujardin says mainland offers great opportunities, but players need to be aware of going before they are ready.

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Manchester United knock Arsenal out of FA Cup, Spurs survive Tamworth scare

Ruben Amorim’s team win heavyweight Cup clash on penalties, Tamworth denied Spurs replay, Kei Nishikori stages Australian Open fightback.

Manchester United’s players celebrate after winning their FA Cup penalty shootout against Arsenal. Photo: AP
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Plymouth stun Brentford, Walker quitting City, Alexander-Arnold answers critics

Plymouth pulled off shock of the FA Cup third round by beating a top-flight club for the first time in 40 years, while Kyle Walker wants out.

Morgan Whittaker (centre) celebrates scoring his side’s winner against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Photo: AFP
Morgan Whittaker (centre) celebrates scoring his side’s winner against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

‘It’s great to be back!’: Moyes returns as manager of EPL strugglers Everton

The 61-year-old made his name during an 11-year stint in charge at Goodison Park before he left to manage Manchester United and then West Ham.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Exclusive | Hong Kong football chief outlines 2034 World Cup and Kai Tak plans in Post’s Q&A

Hong Kong FA chairman covers all the hot football topics, including Kai Tak’s potential, exodus to mainland China and youth development.

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Potter’s debut blues; Raducanu’s mosquito precaution; England rugby in crisis

Ex-Chelsea boss reign started with elimination from the FA Cup as Aston Villa came from a goal down to win 2-1.

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers celebrates with Ollie Watkins after scoring his side’s second goal. Photo: Reuters
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