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Hong Kong Premier League
The BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League is the top professional football competition in Hong Kong, with 10 teams taking part in the 2022-23 season.
Kitchee midfielder Asier Illarramendi models his game on childhood Real Sociedad favourites Xabi Alonso and Mikel Aranburu. Photo: Kitchee SC
Kitchee SC

Ex-Real Madrid star to give back to Hong Kong after career of highs, self-doubt

Former Spanish player Asier Illarramendi, the city’s Footballer of the Year, aims to tackle AFC Champions League Two with Kitchee, help kids.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Recrowned Hong Kong kings Kitchee say making more impact in Asia is next mission

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
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Eastern boss plotting Hong Kong domination, exits ‘pain in process’ of progress

Manu Torres on board with club’s decision to wave goodbye to high-profile figures, accepts responsibility of taking ‘big, big club’ to top.

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.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football legend’s backing for U22 league but wants more games on grass

Helio Goncalves combining key role in Eastern District’s stingy defence with managing Premier League club’s emerging players.

Helio Goncalves (right) in action for Hong Kong during the city team’s friendly with Manchester United last year. Photo: Elson Li
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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Spanish former Villarreal goalkeeper embracing dream Hong Kong opportunity

Gianni Cassaro joined the district club in January but despite an ‘incredible experience’ he is unsure of his future beyond this season.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Music entrepreneur planning to add Supreme stardust to Hong Kong Premier League

Jim Wong owns and plays for First Division leaders, wants to bring ‘‘international celebrities, DJs and local heroes’ to matches next season.

Jim Wong celebrates a goal during Supreme’s 3-1 victory over Kwun Tong on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football

Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.

Pong Cheuk-hei is currently the No 1 for a record-breaking Kitchee side that beat Kowloon City 4-0 on Saturday. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role

Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Lee Man boss Chu sacked hours after shock FA Cup defeat to Rangers

Chu Siu-kei fired shortly after penalty shootout loss, with assistant Darren Read stepping up on interim basis. Tai Po stun Kitchee.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po backers deny planning to pull plug, say future in club president’s hands

Francis and Catherine Yip want to ‘bring more joy to the district’, but say decision over club’s future belongs to president Peter Lam.

Tai Po players and staff celebrate with fans following their ACL2 victory over Cong An Hanoi last December. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Lee Lok-him tussles with Shu Sasaki during Tai Po’s defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Uncertainty surrounds Tai Po future as owners consider pulling plug on club

Head coach Lee Chi-kin in dark over whether owners Francis and Catherine Yip will continue backing district club beyond this season.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ex-Real Madrid player Asier Illarramendi on loving Kitchee, winning in Hong Kong

Champions League-winning midfielder is playing key part in club’s title bid and hoping to win first top-flight domestic crown of his career.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent

The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.

Martin Merquelanz made the last of his 18 appearances for two-time La Liga champions Real Sociedad in May 2021. His last club was FC Andorra in the Spanish second tier. Photo: Getty Images
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong club Eastern stage coup to re-sign star from mainland China

Jesse Yu Joy-yin returning to district club after a year with China League One club Shijiazhuang Gongfu, North District add two more players.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee christen new home in style as champions Tai Po flounder

Inigo Calderon’s team sprint into 4-0 half-time lead but are given scare as visitors belatedly come to life to score twice.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Football star in Hong Kong loving pressure after ‘making it out’ of Brazil favela

Samuel Granada flourishing for North District on loan from illustrious Rio de Janeiro club Fluminense, eyeing big-time return.

Samuel Granada is flourishing with North District after arriving hungry and ambitious to succeed. Photo: Karma Lo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Rodri and Gerard Pique congratulate Hong Kong’s newest boss

Manu Torres reveals positive messages from superstar friends and former colleagues, aims to grow local talent following winning start.

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri was among the well wishers when Manu Torres accepted the Eastern head coach post. Photo: AFP
Roberto Losada

Ex-El Salvador youth boss Torres handed reins at Eastern after Losada exit

Manu Torres confirmed as new head coach of struggling Hong Kong Premier League club.

Hong Kong Football Club

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire

All ticket proceeds donated to Wang Fuk Court support group, while Kitchee raise over HK$700,000 for Tai Po relief efforts.

Players observe a minute’s silence before the Premier League match between Tai Po (in white) and North District. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Pakistan-born footballer’s Hong Kong ambition after ditching first sporting love

Jahangir Khan fighting for recall to city team after excellent start to season with surprise local league table-toppers North District.

Jahangir Khan (middle) is enjoying his season as North District sit perched at the top of the Premier League. Photo: North District FC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Super Typhoon Ragasa: football farce as Hong Kong matches proceed amid flooding

Despite rainstorm and thunderstorm warnings in place, city’s Premier League continues.

Kitchee SC

Hong Kong Premier League: Kitchee survive late Lee Man fightback in 5-goal thriller

Inigo Calderon’s team open up 3-0 lead, get pegged back, just hold on for statement win in Mong Kok.

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