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The Fifa World Cup trophy will take its place at the museum in Hong Kong after the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico in June-July. Photo: TNS

Football

World Cup trophies to take pride of place when Fifa Museum opens in Hong Kong

More than 500,000 visitors expected once the museum, brought in by company that staged Cristiano Ronaldo’s version, starts its run on May 28.

Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards: Ryan Choi, Siobhan Haughey win ‘best of the best’

China football team sucker-punched by early goals in wake-up call against Cameroon

Racing

SCMP Best Bets: Speedy Smartie can live up to his name at Sha Tin

SCMP Best Bets: Speedy Smartie can live up to his name at Sha Tin

Other Sport

ITTF World Cup: Hong Kong’s Doo edges Polish rival before clash with world No 8

Doo is city’s only hope left in Macau tournament after teammate Lam Siu-hang is knocked out after losing to Alexis Lebrun of France.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong ice climber aiming to raise awareness of sport in subtropical city

Former world No 4 Janet Kung has opened a dedicated venue for the public, optimistic about sport debuting at 2030 Winter Olympics in France.

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Racing

Yuen ‘really excited’ for Hong Kong debut as she gears up for five rides

The 10lb claimer will begin her apprenticeship with Ricky Yiu on Wednesday’s all-dirt card.

Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Football

Fifa World Cup 2026: after travel ordeal, Iraq hope to secure Asia its 9th spot

Iraq coach Graham Arnold shielding players from Mideast war ahead of intercontinental play-off against Bolivia in Mexico on Tuesday.

Formula One (F1)

F1’s governing body has plenty to ponder about new rules during 5-week break

Oliver Bearman’s crash at the Japanese Grand Prix exposed the shortcomings of the hybrid power units and the element of energy management.

Football

World Cup: Italy hoping to scale Bosnian ‘Everest’, Kosovo on verge of history

Italian coach and fans feel weight of fears about missing out on a third straight World Cup while Kosovars are feeling the excitement.

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso (black tracksuit) celebrates with players after winning their European qualification semi-final against Northern Ireland in Bergamo last Thursday. Photo: AFP

Football

Premier League fans feel the pinch from ticket price hikes as clubs target tourists

English teams are focusing on increasing matchday revenue, with many investing in stadium renovations and expansions to improve facilities.

Revenue from bumper broadcasting deals and commercial sponsorship still provides the vast majority of income for clubs. Photo: AFP
Revenue from bumper broadcasting deals and commercial sponsorship still provides the vast majority of income for clubs. Photo: AFP

Other Sport

Olympic diving champion Quan says she is victim of cyberbullying over her body

The 19-year-old says she does not normally share her issues to avoid ‘troubling others’ or spreading negative energy.

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Other Sport

Hong Kong’s Ceci Lee defends title at Asian cycling event as teammates also shine

The 24-year-old reaches podium in every event she enters while Law Ching-kiu, 16, emerges as a breakout star.

Other Sport

Aussie Rules player banned for ‘disgraceful’ act of wiping blood on rival’s face

North Melbourne’s Tristan Xerri charged with serious misconduct over the incident, for which he earns a three-match ban.

Tristan Xerri of the North Melbourne Kangaroos (left) about to wipe blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath (second from right) in their AFL match at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images

Football

Fifa World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’, Amnesty International says

Human rights organisation urges football governing body and host nations US, Canada and Mexico to players, fans and communities.

The Fifa World Cup trophy on display at BBVA Stadium during a promotional stop in Monterrey, Mexico earlier this month. Photo: EPA
The Fifa World Cup trophy on display at BBVA Stadium during a promotional stop in Monterrey, Mexico earlier this month. Photo: EPA

Racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of March

Andrea Atzeni had the biggest winning haul of all trainers and jockeys, while Mark Newnham and Francis Lui were also in top form.

Football

Asian Cup clash in India could shape Hong Kong future as boss continues audition

City team are missing a host of players for dead-rubber match in Kochi, with neither team able to reach next year’s finals in Saudi Arabia.

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Football

Who keeps the floodlights on in Hong Kong football’s financial black hole?

Burning cash and sharing pitches with the public, city’s teams are ill-equipped to play in mainland China and resistant to forcing change.

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Outdoor

F1 star Bottas among those embracing fast-growing sport of gravel riding

Thirty-four cyclists competed in the first edition of Dirty Kanza in 2006 – this year 5,000 riders started the race, now renamed Unbound Gravel, with many more left out.

Health & Wellness

Profile | Hong Kong Macau Grand Prix star on using her pain to drive herself forwards

Vivian Siu went through a ‘dark time’ after her mother died of cancer. But the Hong Kong native got her life back on track, became a racing-car driver and in 2023 made history at the 2023 Macau Grand Prix.

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Outdoor

From street culture to Paris Games: how Japan’s skateboarding youth turned tide

Children as young as six can be seen zipping up ramps and grinding down rails at skate parks all over the country, with instructors teaching tricks while parents wait patiently nearby.

Skateboarding in Japan has risen in popularity and they are expected to dominate the sport at the Paris Olympics. Photo: AFP
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Chinese marathon official banned for blocking winner near finish line

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Iranian footballers granted asylum by Australia

An undated and unplaced photo released by Australia's Department of Home Affairs shows Home Affairs minister Tony Burke (3/R) with five Iranian women football players who applied for asylum after competing in the Women's Asia Cup tournament being played in Australia. Australia has granted asylum to some of Iran's visiting women's football team over fears they faced persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Tuesday. (Photo by HANDOUT / AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS" NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Eileen Gu’s emotional tribute to grandmother after Olympic gold

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Ukrainian sumo star eyes top title in Japan

Aonishiki Arata, who fled the Ukraine war in 2022, has won 2 Japanese grand tournament titles back-to-back
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