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The English Premier League is the top division of football in England. Set up in 1992 as a breakaway from the Football League, it is now the richest and most-watched football league in the world.
Enzo Maresca faces the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola, whose decade-long spell transformed Manchester City ​into English football’s dominant force. Photo: AFP
Pep Guardiola

EPL giants Man City appoint Enzo Maresca as manager to replace Pep Guardiola

Italian, who was assistant ‌to Guardiola during City’s 2018-19 treble-winning season, set to oversee side at Hong Kong Football Festival.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet US team football coach Mauricio Pochettino, who looks like Russell Crowe

Fame and celebrity

Who is England defender John Stones’ wife, Olivia Naylor?

Erling Haaland

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland delights Chinese fans with Weibo account

The Norwegian, who will play in the World Cup, answered questions in a 45-second video while ‘officially debunking some rumours’.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland launched his own Weibo account and said it was “time to clear up a few things”. Photo: Handout
Britain

6 stabbed in hours after Arsenal Premier League victory parade

Most of the victims were not seriously hurt, but a man was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, and has since stabilised.

Arne Slot

Slot’s your lot Arne: Liverpool sack boss with Iraola waiting in the wings

English club say sacking was ‘difficult decision’ and search for successor will begin immediately.

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Thierry Henry

Put in the hours and always think of others, Henry advises Hong Kong youngsters

Legendary French and Arsenal striker also tells 600 pupils at UBS event at Hong Kong Jockey Club to evolve and be open to advice.

Former France and Arsenal forward Thierry Henry speaking to about 600 pupils at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre on Tuesday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Brighton creating Hong Kong dynasty, as Celtic old-boy savours beating Rangers

English Premier League side claim second sevens title in three years following commanding victory over Yokohama F Marinos.

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Jack Grealish tipped to reignite Manchester City career after Pep Guardiola exit

Free-spirit forward has chance to ‘fulfil potential’ at Etihad Stadium under new boss, according to ex-Aston Villa teammate Marc Albrighton.

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens aiding former Premier League stars’ coaching ambitions

Ex-Bournemouth left-back Charlie Daniels learning lessons for Watford coaching role, backs old boss Eddie Howe to stay at Newcastle.

Charlie Daniels tries to escape the clutches of Inigo Calderon, the Kitchee head coach playing for Ampcontrol Discovery Bay. Photo: HKFC
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens: West Ham Premier League hopeful popular on and off pitch

Josh Ajala setting sights high after penning two-year London Stadium contract, but Hammers face daunting Aston Villa quarter-final clash.

West Ham’s Josh Ajala demonstrates his quick feet against HKFC Captain’s Select. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Uefa Champions League

Paul Merson tells Arsenal to ‘be like McDonald’s’, fears Villa have hit limit

Former England forward urges Gunners to build from position of strength, says financial restrictions will cap Villa ambitions.

Pep Guardiola

Guardiola set to leave Man City after this season, Maresca to take over: reports

Club refuses to comment on stories that the 55-year-old will leave at the end of this season, with his ex-assistant tipped to take over.

Xabi Alonso says there is ‘immense pride’ at being named Chelsea manager

Spaniard handed four-year deal a day after the team’s 1-0 defeat at hands of Manchester City in FA Cup final.

Xabi Alonso has been handed the task of reviving Chelsea’s fortunes. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Football Festival

Hong Kong trip vital in ensuring next Chelsea boss makes mark like Jose Mourinho

Ex-keeper Carlo Cudicini anticipating valuable opportunities for two-times European champions’ manager and players at city football festival.

Carlo Cudicini, here in 2004 in goal for Chelsea, is a two-times Premier League winner. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

What you’d bury grandma in, or must-have? United’s China-style top divides fans

The prematch jacket features a mandarin collar and knot buttons, but not everyone is impressed. Grave clothes chic or the next big thing?

Hong Kong Football Festival

Man City will wrap up league title by going into ‘cup final’ mode, says ex-star

Shaun Wright-Phillips will not entertain thoughts about rivals Arsenal crumbling, and says league leaders will ‘play their hearts out’.

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Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after less than 4 months in charge

Ownership group BlueCo have overseen the firing of five permanent managers in less than five full seasons since taking control of the club.

Liam Rosenior had been lured away from Strasbourg, the French club which is affiliated to Chelsea’s American owners, in January. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals

TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.

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.

NBC

Premier League to launch new Singapore streaming service, could Hong Kong follow?

English top flight to launch first direct-to-customer platform, may be ‘replicated all around the world’.

The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming platform in Singapore next season. Photo: dpa
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong-born Daniel Bennie chasing Premier League dream with Championship’s QPR

Teenager thriving in England almost eight years after swapping Hong Kong for Australia to pursue football ambition.

Daniel Bennie is enjoying a breakthrough period with Queens Park Rangers, and is targeting the English Premier League. Photo: Ian Randall Photography
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Man City, Juventus ‘exploring summer options’ over Hong Kong Football Festival

Other English, Italian and German sides also said to be interested, as rival promoters battle to stage matches at Kai Tak Stadium.

Man Utd’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘language’ on immigration

The billionaire businessman said sorry for his ‘choice of language’ after saying the ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ in an interview.

Thomas Frank

Spurs sack manager Thomas Frank with Premier League relegation dogfight looming

The writing has been on the wall for 52-year-old Dane after Tuesday’s defeat by Newcastle United left his team in 16th place.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Danish head coach Thomas Frank has been sacked, the club announced on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
AFC Champions League

Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe

J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.

Kaoru Mitoma (left) joined EPL club Brighton from Kawasaki Frontale for just £2.5 million in 2021. Photo: AP
Deloitte

Real are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool top EPL despite mediocre seasons

Spanish champions Barcelona second as Merseyside club are No 1 in Premier League for first time, Man Utd fall to lowest position.

German Bundesliga

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says ‘I never felt like a world-class coach’

Despite leaving the club as one of the most highly regarded coaches in football, the German says he has never seen himself among game’s best.

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