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Eric Fok Kai-shan

(霍啟山)

Eric Fok Kai-shan
霍啟山
The latest news and top stories on Eric Fok Kai-shan, chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China. He also serves as Vice-President of the East Asian Football Federation and a member of the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee. Continuing a family legacy in sports administration, he has overseen Eastern District’s league entry and explored legalising football gambling for revenue. A third-generation scion of the family of the late Henry Fok, he is Vice Chairman of the Fok Ying Tung Group.
Former head coach of Hong Kong Jorn Andersen was back in the city for the Fifa Asean Cup in September. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong return collapsed because football bosses can’t forgive me, Andersen says

Popular former head coach now in charge of Myanmar believes he was punished for opting to leave city’s top job in the first place.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa Asean Cup: Gianni Infantino jeered but trophy cheer for Hong Kong

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Fifa

Infantino brings global goodwill tour to Hong Kong ahead of Fifa Asean final

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fok fudges but HKFA appears ready to make Gianni Infantino its man

Fifa president set to visit city for Asean Cup final next month, as chairman hails local association’s close ties with global governing body.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s grip on power weakened after his cloak-and-dagger plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors was exposed in July. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Opinion | ‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance

Many fans are opposed to appointment of 49-year-old as city team head coach, but sometimes the ‘easy decision’ is the best decision.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

City team will play Mongolia and Cambodia next month, but football bosses have still to name permanent successor to Ashley Westwood.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong coach Losada ends Asian Cup qualifiers with defeat and ‘mixed feelings’

Interim mentor one of more than 300 applicants for permanent head coach role, with interviews to start this month and decision made in June.

Hong Kong’s starting lineup against India (in blue) featured only four of the players that started their previous match, a 2-1 loss to Singapore. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chiefs set to confirm heavyweight European visitors ‘very soon’

Local football bosses have booked Kai Tak Stadium for early August, receive more than 300 applications for city team head coach post.

ITTF

Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience

Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

Hong Kong players celebrate their shock Asian Games quarter-final win over Iran in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

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After several anxious days, the players were happy to be back in the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal

The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss Westwood won’t apologise or quit after humiliating Singapore loss

Coach says team have improved with him in charge, and 41-year-old Wang Zhenpeng was chosen in goal because Tse Ka-wing felt under pressure.

Hong Kong’s players face their fans after Tuesday’s defeat at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers to share HK$1 million prize if they beat Singapore

Squad members must play on Tuesday to get a share of the US$129,000, which FA’s CEO Charles Cheung calls ‘a reward and encouragement’.

Hong Kong players celebrate their Asian Cup qualifying win over India in June. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong target Kai Tak Stadium sell-out for Bangladesh clash with cheap tickets

City team hoping to attract a packed house for Asian Cup qualifier, tickets priced HK$80 to HK$200 and come with chance to win car.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong aims to capitalise on boom after summer of ‘football fever’

FA chief Eric Fok eyeing bigger role for city in world football after hosting Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

English Premier League clubs in Hong Kong again? Talks aim to revive Asia Trophy

Promoter hopes to deliver more English football to the city, as Saudi Super Cup hailed as success despite behind-the-scenes issues.

Fans watch the match between Liverpool and AC Milan during Hong Kong Football Festival at Kai Tak Stadium last month. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Can Hong Kong retain Cristiano Ronaldo factor as its Premier League kicks off?

Local league returns this weekend for 2025-26 season and officials hope to attract more fans to stadiums.

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HSBC, LIV Golf sign multi-year deal, with bank to back 14-event season, 2 teams

HSBC to throw weight behind Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC, and Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson’s Majesticks GC.

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Hong Kong hosting Saudi Super Cup shows deepening ties, football chief Fok says

Fans told to be confident of seeing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo play, given the matches are competitive rather than friendlies.

Eric Fok (third from left) attends the launch of the Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Brazil will not be visiting Hong Kong any time soon, says football boss

Eastern District’s application to join top flight waved through, but Canton United fail to meet local association criteria.

Richarlison scores the second of his two goals in Brazil’s 2-0 group stage win over Serbia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photo: AP
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