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Fifa president Gianni Infantino arrives at a hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Infantino doing ‘great job’ Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’

English Premier League

The high quality, low risk reason Premier League clubs are buying Japanese

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.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) has shown no signs of walking away from the position he has held since 2016 despite open opposition from federations. Photo: EPA
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) has shown no signs of walking away from the position he has held since 2016 despite open opposition from federations. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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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.

Victor Camarasa spent a season with Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Photo: Kitchee SC
Victor Camarasa spent a season with Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Photo: Kitchee SC
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.

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.

English Premier League

Profile | ‘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.

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.

The Chinese Football Professional League has officially warned Shanghai Shenhua after supporters harassed a young boy after the match against Beijing Guoan. Photo: Weibo/BluEliteCommando
The Chinese Football Professional League has officially warned Shanghai Shenhua after supporters harassed a young boy after the match against Beijing Guoan. Photo: Weibo/BluEliteCommando
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.

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.

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.

Kitchee players celebrate winning their first Hong Kong Premier League title in three years in April – expect them to win it again this season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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’.

Jim Wong, owner of Supreme Sha Tin, invited two Sha Tin locals from the group Collar, Candy Wong (left) and Gao Sum, to serve as team ambassadors. Photo: Supreme Football Club
Jim Wong, owner of Supreme Sha Tin, invited two Sha Tin locals from the group Collar, Candy Wong (left) and Gao Sum, to serve as team ambassadors. Photo: Supreme Football Club
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.

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.

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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.

Lionel Messi squares up to Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw away at Philadelphia Union. Photo: Imagn Images
Lionel Messi squares up to Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw away at Philadelphia Union. Photo: Imagn Images
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.

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.

Fifa

Infantino not eligible for third term as Fifa president, human rights body says

FairSquare argues the Swiss has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the governing body’s statutes.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino at the presentation ceremony of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, won by Cameroon. Photo: EPA
Fifa

Top Fifa official sacked after slamming Gianni Infantino World Cup plot

Governing body’s COO Kevin Lamour loses job weeks after criticism of president’s plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

Kevin Lamour (centre) was one of the most senior Fifa figures to speak out against president Gianni Infantino’s plan. Photo: AP
Kevin Lamour (centre) was one of the most senior Fifa figures to speak out against president Gianni Infantino’s plan. Photo: AP
English Premier League

Manchester United ‘can handle pressure’ in bid to end long Premier League wait

Former players backing Michael Carrick to build on promising start as manager, but fans’ impatience illustrated by reaction to AC Milan loss.

English Premier League

The kids are all right: Premier League’s youthful heroes making the grade early

Manchester United’s young guns back in Hong Kong aiming to emulate predecessors who gained first-team recognition.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kowloon City eye Kai Tak with ambitions to attract new audience, build brand

Relocating to the Youth Sports Ground would help club maximise its value and become sustainable, according to vice-chairman Andrew Mak.

The 5,000-capacity Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground has proved a hard sell locally, with no tenant obtained since it opened in March last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
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