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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.
Many Chinese fans follow the stories and drama of the Premier League rather than focusing on just one team. Photo: Premier League
World Wrestling Entertainment

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.

Italian Serie A

Zion Suzuki: From Asian Cup racism to World Cup star, Premier League history man

Hong Kong Jockey Club

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

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.

Manchester United celebrate their second goal goal against the Hong Kong under-16 team on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong Premier League

From EPL to Hong Kong: new Southern star on ‘surviving on other side of world’

Decision to quit England to move to Asia a ‘no-brainer’ for Balraj Landa, the 21-year-old aiming to make a name for himself in the east.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Bayern beat Villa in Hong Kong as Emery left with financial puzzle

English club lose 2-1 to six-time European champions at Kai Tak Stadium and facing up to life without star duo after enforced sales.

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German Bundesliga

Vincent Kompany says English Premier League still king, but Bundesliga next best

Bayern Munich boss poised to lead team against Aston Villa at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday, acknowledges venue confusion.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany told Josip Stanisic “they’ve made a lot of changes [here]” before being informed Kai Tak was a different venue from the one he had played in 13 years ago. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong Football Festival

Have Chelsea finally spent wisely enough to win Premier League with kids?

Morgan Rogers’ transfer made the headlines, but arrival of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck could be club’s best business decision.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Man City whizz kid’s meteoric rise: from cage football to Premier League at 15

‘My friends never know what’s going to happen next, I just keep coming up with surprising things,’ 17-year-old Jeremy Monga says.

Hong Kong Football Festival

All eyes on Mykhailo Mudryk in Hong Kong ahead of Chelsea’s Juventus test

Ukranian cleared to play after doping ban, while Moises Caicedo looking forward to Kai Tak Stadium game after passing own tough moment.

Mykhailo Mudryk (right) and Moises Caicedo during Chelsea open training on Tuesday ahead of their Hong Kong Football Festival match against Juventus. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival

Young Chelsea star on Hong Kong mission after overcoming being alone in London

World Cup defender Jorrel Hato, seen as a player destined for big time since Ajax debut at 16, not surprised by his Stamford Bridge impact.

Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato has nine caps for the Netherlands and made his World Cup debut in the last-32 penalty shootout defeat by Morocco in Monterrey. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival’s economic impact stretches far beyond Hong Kong’s borders

Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide.

Hong Kong Football Festival

From serial reject to Manchester City, Semenyo’s journey a story of highs and lows

Antoine Semenyo had been discarded by four of London’s big clubs by the age of 15, but he never gave up. City paid £65 million for him.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Enzo Maresca ready for Manchester City judgment days ahead of Hong Kong clash

New boss shrugs off pressure of replacing Pep Guardiola and vows to not be ‘copy-and-paste’ boss, does not rule out Erling Haaland Korea trip.

Rayan Ait-Nouri fends off Antoine Semenyo during Manchester City’s training session at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Football Festival

From World Cup chaos to Hong Kong: Josko Gvardiol eyes key Manchester City role

Croatian defender aiming to impress new boss when English club tackle Inter Milan in Kai Tak Stadium clash on Saturday.

Manchester City’s Croatian World Cup defender Josko Gvardiol will play under Italian manager Enzo Maresca for the first time at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong Football Festival

Fans’ fury as Bayern ticket prices slashed, thousands of seats unsold for 3 matches

Promoters of Bayern Munich v Aston Villa cut up to HK$1,000 off cost of ticket. Manchester City, Chelsea games at Kai Tak struggle to sell out.

Uefa Champions League

Kevin Keegan, ex-Liverpool, England star and Newcastle manager, dies aged 75

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.

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Hong Kong Jockey Club

Fifa World Cup: Berbatov explains why Lionel Messi outdid Cristiano Ronaldo

Former Manchester United striker keen for Harry Kane Premier League move, in Hong Kong for Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit launch.

Harry Kane roars with delight after scoring a penalty in England’s 3-2 last-16 World Cup victory over Mexico. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Magi Sadeq, Egypt captain Mohamed Salah’s wife and childhood sweetheart

The biotechnology graduate from the World Cup footballer’s hometown of Nagrig is mother to their 2 daughters – but what part of their home life leaves her less than happy?

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

Before the World Cup, Pochettino played for and coached teams including PSG and Espanyol – football runs in the family, and his 2 sons both work in the sport.

Seeing double? Coach of the US team, Mauricio Pochettino, bears a striking resemblance to actor Russell Crowe – and the internet has noticed. Photos: Reuters, AFP
Fame and celebrity

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

The pair met in 2019, wed in Ibiza in 2025, and have 3 kids in their blended family – Naylor also owns a children’s clothing brand called Moosh.

England footballer John Stones and his wife Olivia Naylor in May. Photo: @oliviajstones/Instagram
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’.

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.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. Photo: Reuters
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.

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