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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.
South Korean defender Kim Min-jae (middle) heads in Bayern Munich's first goal against Aston Villa in the Audi Football Summit match at Kai Tak Stadium on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
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.

German Bundesliga

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

Hong Kong Football Festival

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

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.

Jeremy Monga was in the city with his new club Manchester City for the Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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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.

Inter Milan see this week’s Hong Kong Football Festival as an ideal opportunity to grow the club’s fan base in China. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich signs autographs during the team’s ongoing training camp in Germany. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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?

Mohamed Salah and Magi Sadeq with their two daughters last year. Photo: @mosalah/Instagram
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.

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
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.

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.

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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.

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.

Captain Josh Robertson hoists the trophy and Tyler Silsby (far left) captures the moment, as Brighton celebrate their second Hong Kong success in three years. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

Kai Havertz (right) celebrates scoring the only goal in Arsenal’s crucial victory over Burnley on Monday. Photo: AFP
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.

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