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Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong Football Club
The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong Football Club. A prominent Hong Kong-based private members’ sports club, established in 1886, the Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) is dedicated to facilitating the development of sporting activities in Hong Kong. Located in Happy Valley, its main areas of focus include promoting sports in the community supporting elite sports and hosting major international events. HKFC offers facilities for 11 sports including football rugby squash and hockey. It is recognised for its significant contribution to Hong Kong’s sporting landscape and for founding the Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens.
Darren Arnott’s pressing task is to ensure Football Club stay among the city’s elite cohort. Photo: Alan Man
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Football Club’s faith in ‘elite’ coach to implement ruthless regime

Darren Arnott aiming to turn perennial strugglers into competitive unit, tapping into English connections for emerging potential stars.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee to beat Lee Man and rule again, Supreme safe

NFL (National Football League)

As flag football grows in China, Hong Kong pushes to join the fun with NFL stars

Crime in Hong Kong

Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting

ICAC and police break up syndicate that placed more than HK$6m in illegal bets on local and overseas matches.

ICAC’s chief investigator Ricky Cheuk, left, and principal investigator Bill Ng, alongside Superintendent Chiew Tsi-huen and Chief Inspector Ho Yan-kit of the organised crime and triad bureau. Photo: Jess Ma
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

7 Hong Kong women’s footballers on playing the sport and fashion game

With the Fifa World Cup 2026 under way, we asked players from a prominent Hong Kong women’s team about fashion, and the professionals that inspire them – from Lionel Messi to Mia Hamm.

Hong Kong courts

2 footballers, bookie jailed up to 17 months in Hong Kong match-fixing scandal

Ex-Hong Kong Under-23 player Brian Fok, Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad undermined integrity of the sport, judge says.

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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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens beckons for local star after 2 years of mental anguish

Dominic Johns poised to skipper Football Club following recovery from badly broken leg that condemned him to being a frustrated spectator.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Worst team in Hong Kong’s top flight could still avoid drop, but boss gets sack

Chancy Cooke loses head coach job as Football Club wait to learn outcome of relegation reprieve after winning only three matches all season.

Tatsuya Inoue of Football Club tries to burst clear of Kowloon City’s Lin Long-tik during Saturday’s 1-1 draw. Photo: HKFA
Crime in Hong Kong

3 convicted in Hong Kong’s largest football match-fixing scandal in years

Two players and betting agent found guilty of bribing footballers to rig match results across city’s top two leagues between 2021 and 2023.

Footballer Luciano Silva da Silva arrives at the West Kowloon court for a match-fixing case. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

First tournament in 1976 drew 3,000, while this year’s event at Kai Tak Stadium has attracted more than 140,000, with three-day passes sold out.

Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | 50 years of Sevens: Hong Kong’s festival of fun awaits the world’s rugby fans

This year’s Hong Kong Sevens will round out a week of iconic sporting events, with attendance expected to smash records.

My Life

Former Hong Kong rugby team captain reflects on the first Sevens tournament in 1976

The former England international rugby player tells Annemarie Evans about his turn as captain of the Hong Kong team at the inaugural Sevens tournament here in 1976.

Bob Lloyd poses for a portrait at the Hong Kong Football Club, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Lloyd served as the captain of Hong Kong team during the first Hong Kong Sevens in 1976. Photo: Alexander Mak
Tradition HKFC 10s

Hong Kong 10s was my first proper rugby tour, 40 years later I remember it all

The Tradition HKFC 10s celebrates its 40th anniversary this week. Shah Sahari played witness to the tournament’s humble beginnings.

Hong Kong and Askeans RFC players in action during the final of the inaugural HKFC 10s on April 3, 1986. Photo: Sam Chan
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Champions-elect Kitchee out to prove they are city’s best despite cup final flop

Team closing on club’s 13th Premier League title and first since 2023, in Inigo Calderon’s maiden season in charge.

Fifa

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.

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Hong Kong Sevens

On This Day | First Hong Kong Sevens rugby tourney held in 1976 – SCMP archive

50 years ago today, the city hosted its first international rugby sevens tournament at the Hong Kong Football Club.

Hong Kong players run out on to the pitch at the first sevens in 1976. Photo: HKRFU
Fifa World Cup 2026

Only heat can stop ‘top England’ winning World Cup, says Wales boss Bellamy

Craig Bellamy annoyed talks with Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips made public ahead of World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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.

Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby and racing join forces to bring bigger and better sevens week to Hong Kong

Hong Kong China Rugby, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Football Club hope to bring more cohesion to biggest week in city’s sports calendar.

The Jockey Club Sevens School Tour last year enabled students to experience the world-class Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Handout
Fencing

Hong Kong claim foil team gold at Paris World Cup, with young guns leading way

Lam Ho-long and Cheng Tit-nam do more than make up the numbers alongside world champion Ryan Choi and Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long.

Hong Kong’s golden team (from left) Cheng Tit-nam, Ryan Choi, Lam Ho-long, Cheung Ka-long. Photo: FIE
Fencing

US sacrifice Hong Kong fencing title bid with Olympic gold already in their sights

Head coach Ralf Bissdorf’s inexperienced squad take team foil bronze at AsiaWorld-Expo, while Italy seal third consecutive World Cup title.

Hong Kong Premier League

Eastern look west for Losada replacement after boss leaves with immediate effect

Hong Kong Premier League club announce departure of Roberto Losada after more than four trophy-laden years.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong fancy dress squash event serves up HK$390,000 for Operation Santa Claus

Annual Wing Ding fundraiser brings fun, costumes and community spirit to raise vital funds for 13 local charities.

A total of 182 players, ranging in age from eight to 80 , took part in the 27th Wing Ding Squash Charity Tournament. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
Lacrosse

Hong Kong’s Super Sixes lacrosse event returns with more teams, new venue

Teams flying in from the United States, South Korea and New Zealand for the first time as tournament moves to Hong Kong Football Club.

Hong Kong’s Lai Kwok-wang (in white) challenges Jon Dugenio of the Philippines during last year’s Super Sixes at Wong Chuk Hang Sports Ground. Photo: Jonathan Wong
SCMP Highlights

Singapore minister’s apology, China’s tourists cancel Japan trips: 7 highlights

From an apology over remarks about Hong Kong’s football team to tourists avoiding Japan, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Singapore

Singapore minister sorry for derogatory remarks on Hong Kong football team

David Neo is heard saying ‘idiots’ in a video when referring to Hong Kong’s football team and fans after a key Asian Cup qualifier match.

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