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Football
Hong Kong footballer eyes 2025 return after ‘life-changing’ surgery in Australia
Dominic Johns is walking without crutches and training every day after successful procedure on snapped tibia and fibula bones in right leg.
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Amsterdam court sentences 5 men for ‘hit-and-run’ style attacks on Israeli fans
25 Dec 2024 - 12:08AM
English Premier League
FPL: splash your Saka cash on Isak, or bet on Foden and City getting better
24 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
Football
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Korean 2-time Asian champions Jeonbuk appoint ex-Chelsea star Poyet as manager
The first Uruguayan to manage in England’s top league will have the task of reviving the fortunes of the nine-time Korean champions.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:51PM
Gustavo Poyet was most recently in charge of the Greece national team and has also managed in Greece, Spain, China and France. Photo: Reuters
Football
While you were sleeping
Saka, Sterling in double injury blow, Christmas sackings in Italy and Spain
Gunners boss Mike Arteta reveals that both Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling are out for weeks, so time to update those fantasy teams.
24 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM
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English Premier League
Arsenal boss Arteta challenges Jesus to continue goal streak, lead club to glory
The 27-year-old’s first goal on Saturday was his first EPL goal in 326 days, and with 5 goals in 2 games, his manager feels the worst is over.
24 Dec 2024 - 3:46AM
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Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Football glory will earn China more respect than Olympic golds, expert says
A meeting of the State Council set the objective of moving Chinese football into ‘new phase’ after years of underachievement.
23 Dec 2024 - 7:05PM
China celebrate Xie Wenneng’s goal against Australia, but the team are bottom of their World Cup qualifying group. Photo: Reuters
Football
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
English clubs on Lampard, Rooney merry-go-round need ‘courage’ to appoint White
Gary White missed out on England under-21 job in 2017 but remains in touch with Gareth Southgate and has big ambitions.
23 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM
Football
While you were sleeping
Liverpool hit Spurs for six, United channel 1980s form, Joshua Fury’s only option
Liverpool will spend Christmas four points clear at the top of the Premier League, Postecoglou rounds on critics, United lose again.
23 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM
Football
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Chinese Taipei boss Gary White open to taking Hong Kong job again in future
The Englishman quit his role with city in December 2018 after only three months in charge, says brief tenure was dogged by recruitment issues.
22 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
Football
While you were sleeping
Arteta bullish on Arsenal’s title chances, City in relegation mode, Lee goes home
Gabriel Jesus scores again as Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace, Manchester City lose at Aston Villa, and Lee Lok-yin’s darts championship is over.
22 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM
Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring Arsenal’s second against Crystal Palace. Photo: AFP
Football
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong
Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.
21 Dec 2024 - 10:21PM
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English Premier League
Everton boss Dyche knows he ‘has to win’ after vote of confidence from new owners
Friedkin Group has completed takeover of Premier League club, and new executive chairman Marc Watts has given Sean Dyche his backing.
21 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
Football
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong fans stay away from over-priced Barcelona Real Madrid legends clash
Banks of empty seats at 40-000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, as city’s football supporters grow fatigued with overhyped veterans matches.
20 Dec 2024 - 10:31PM
Football
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football star Chan felt ‘weird and empty’ after struggling with form
Midfielder Philip Chan scored twice against Guam after getting back into Hong Kong team, wants to regain regular spot in ‘more technical’ side.
20 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
Philip Chan (centre) celebrates scoring for Hong Kong against the United Arab Emirates in this year’s AFC Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua
Football
While you were sleeping
Spurs win comedy of errors, angry gamblers drive online abuse, Bottas to Mercedes
There were seven goals in the last League Cup quarter-final of 2024, but it certainly wasn’t a thriller.
20 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM
Football
English Premier League
Tough choice to make for FPL Gameweek 17 captain, but Salah has earned his Spurs
Looking ahead, the Assistant Manager chip could be a game changer, but once activated, that person selected is with you for three weeks.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM
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English Premier League
Guardiola will ‘turn around’ Manchester City, say Barca greats Figo and Puyol
Catalan boss in midst of unprecedented struggle with English Premier League champions City, who have lost eight times in past 11 games.
19 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
Pep Guardiola is enduring his toughest period as Manchester City manager. Photo: AP
Football
English Premier League
Postecoglou says life of Premier League boss harder than being prime minister
Ange Postecoglou says managers face ‘an election every weekend’ and society is too quick to ‘throw us in the trash’.
19 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM
Football
While you were sleeping
Jesus finally rises to occasion, Liverpool march on, Red Bull ditch Perez
The League Cup reaches the quarter-final stage in England, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle all making it into the last four.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM
Football
Fifa Women's World Cup
‘Get Japan back on top’: new coach Nielsen targets more Women’s World Cup glory
The Dane, Japan’s first foreign-born women’s coach, takes over a team that has not reached a World Cup or Olympic semi-final since 2015.
19 Dec 2024 - 12:02AM
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Dan Hough
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Football is a mirror on our souls, and reveals many problems faced by society
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Paul McNamara
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As fans and clubs desert, Hong Kong football must act to save itself from ruin
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Cliff Buddle
Home from Home
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Why Messi is not to blame for the Hong Kong exhibition match fiasco
9 Feb 2024 - 7:54AM
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Chee Yik-wai
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To achieve its football goals, scandal-hit China can learn from Japan
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Cliff Buddle
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It’s no Premier League, but Hong Kong football can scratch an itch for fans
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Bala Ramasamy
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Matthew Yeung
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Why China aren’t at Fifa World Cup – and what could boost their future chances
7 Dec 2022 - 3:20PM
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