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Jim Wong celebrates a goal during Supreme’s 3-1 victory over Kwun Tong on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Music entrepreneur planning to add Supreme stardust to Hong Kong Premier League

Jim Wong owns and plays for First Division leaders, wants to bring ‘‘international celebrities, DJs and local heroes’ to matches next season.

Formula One (F1)

Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by war

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan beat Australia in final to claim continental title

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: record crowds mask old issues of ⁠gender, wealth inequality

While attendance figures have been impressive, on the pitch the gap between the continent’s traditional powers and the rest remains stark.

Japan goalkeeper Yamashita Akaya claims the ball against South Korea in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asian Cup, a match played before the largest crowd involving two non-hosting nations. Photo: Xinhua
Japan goalkeeper Yamashita Akaya claims the ball against South Korea in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asian Cup, a match played before the largest crowd involving two non-hosting nations. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa

Italy’s Azzurri face Fifa World Cup play-off again amid other sports’ success

The once-dominant men’s football team, four-time world champions, are at risk of failing to qualify for a third consecutive finals.

Fifa

Fifa boss got 33% bonus rise after Club World Cup in US$6 million pay deal

Football’s world body announces details of Gianni Infantino’s salary as part of transparency reforms passed on day he was elected in 2016.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Football chiefs stopping bidding process to host 2031, 2035 Asian Cups

Several countries including Australia, Japan and South Korea had thrown their hats into the ring to stage both of the football tournaments.

South Korea were one of the countries interested in hosting the 2031 and 2035 editions. Photo: Getty Images
South Korea were one of the countries interested in hosting the 2031 and 2035 editions. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Australia coach believes team able to ‘adapt’ in final against Japan

Saturday’s match at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium is a repeat of the 2014 and 2018 deciders, both of which the Matildas lost 1-0.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach eyeing life-changing role ahead of Nepal and India clashes

Roberto Losada navigating difficulties as he finalises latest squad but keen to win race for permanent post.

Fifa

Iran ‘boycotting’ United States but not World Cup: football federation chief

Mehdi Taj says his country ‘will be preparing for the World Cup’, with Mexico’s leader saying her country was prepared to host Iran’s matches.

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Iran were drawn to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, followed by Egypt in Seattle, during the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw in December. Photo: Reuters
Lionel Messi

Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Milan match, joins Ronaldo in elite club

Argentine World Cup winner reaches landmark in 1,142nd appearance for club and country, ⁠almost 100 games ⁠fewer than the Portuguese.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi (middle) scores his 1,000th goal in a Concacaf Champions Cup match against Nashville SC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi (middle) scores his 1,000th goal in a Concacaf Champions Cup match against Nashville SC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Philippines, North Korea win Asian Cup play-offs to reach 2027 Women’s World Cup

Two goals in five minutes send Filipinas into global tournament in Brazil, with North Koreans joining them after beating Chinese Taipei.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final with Australia

Coach Nils Nielsen says his side have played better despite their utterly dominant performance in Sydney.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite last 4 heartache

Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday.

China’s head coach Ante Milicic discusses his side’s Women’s Asian Cup defeat to Australia. Photo: EPA
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Kerr’s stunner sends Australia into final, knocks China out

Matildas captain strikes semi-final winner from an ‌acute angle to send hosts through, Japan or South Korea await in final.

China’s players gesture to their supporters after the Women’s Asian Cup semi-final against Australia in Perth on Tuesday. Photo: AP
China’s players gesture to their supporters after the Women’s Asian Cup semi-final against Australia in Perth on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Malaysia out of Asian Cup race after AFC overturns wins, hands down US$50,000 fine

Malaysia punished for fielding ineligible players; wins over Nepal and Vietnam converted into 3-0 forfeits.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran ‘negotiating’ with Fifa over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Country’s participation in this summer’s tournament thrown into doubt by US and Israel attacks and Donald Trump’s threats.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

AFC has received no notification from Iran on World Cup withdrawal

Sports minister said it was impossible for the players to participate in the tournament after the US launched air strikes alongside ⁠Israel.

Iran have qualified for the 48-team tournament to be held in the US, Canada ‌and Mexico. Photo: Reuters
Iran have qualified for the 48-team tournament to be held in the US, Canada ‌and Mexico. Photo: Reuters
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: ex-Australia coach ‘enjoying journey with China’

The 51-year-old Ante Milicic managed the Matildas in 2019-20, taking the team to the last 16 of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan have no fears about defence before South Korea semi

Two-time champions have not let in any goals in four games while scoring 24, but in Sydney will face a strong team that have scored 16.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football

Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.

Pong Cheuk-hei is currently the No 1 for a record-breaking Kitchee side that beat Kowloon City 4-0 on Saturday. Photo: Kitchee SC
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says women’s football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid

Zahra Ghanbari is the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind amid claims players had received threats against their families.

Iranian women’s football team captain Zahra Ghanbari at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 1. Photo: AAP Image / Dave Hunt via Reuters
Iranian women’s football team captain Zahra Ghanbari at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 1. Photo: AAP Image / Dave Hunt via Reuters
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: ‘resilient’ China do not fear hosts, Japan smash Philippines

Holders meet Australia at 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium in Tuesday’s semi-final, while Japan will face South Korea in Sydney on Wednesday.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss hopes Asian Games nod helps usher in professional women’s game

Ricardo Rambo plotting to deliver performances in Japan that accelerate process of introducing full-time women’s football to the city.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China and South Korea power into Women’s Asian Cup semis, book World Cup spots

Holders set up match with hosts Australia, while Chinese Taipei will vie with other ‌losing quarter-finalists ‌for two more World Cup places.

China’s Shao Ziqin (centre) scores her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Chinese Taipei in Perth on Saturday. Photo: AP
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