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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.
Shu Sasaki clutches the Sapling Cup as he orchestrates jubilant post-match celebrations. Photo: Nora Tam
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Japanese footballer torn over Hong Kong passport after domestic cup success

Shu Sasaki, Southern’s Sapling Cup-winning captain, weighs up nationality switch, while Sohgo Ichikawa also stakes Hong Kong claim.

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Japanese footballer hailed as ‘Messi’ seeks cup final redemption in Hong Kong

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Ex-Brighton goalkeeper Talley in dark over Hong Kong football future

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Family over glory for Hong Kong footballer who led Neymar, Alisson and Casemiro

Gerson Vieira at peace with career that has brought him to Tai Po from Brazil, via countries including India, Japan and Tanzania.

Gerson Vieira sometimes shares stories about Tai Po with his illustrious former Brazil colleagues. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Hong Kong footballer still can’t recall concussion clash, now chasing treble

Marcos Gondra suffering no after-effects from head injury sustained in November, is now influential figure in club’s push for three trophies.

Rampant Rangers back in Hong Kong FA Cup final with dominant win

Rangers reach the final for second time in three seasons and will face either Tai Po or Eastern on May 31.

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American playing football in Hong Kong reveals Wayne Rooney influence on career

Jesus Salazar, who will play for Football Club in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final, was with DC United when ex-Manchester United star played in MLS.

Football Club’s Jesus Salazar (right) gets past Southern defender Chan Yun-tung during a Hong Kong Premier League game. Photo: HKFC
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Hong Kong-born British footballer gets helping hand for passport application

Callum Beattie, a fixture in HKFC defence since returning from university, aims to be naturalised before June match against India.

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Lee Man defender explains why underachieving season can have glorious finish

Assured Dudu returns to team for gritty 1-0 win at Southern that rekindles hopes for successful title defence.

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Spain-born striker targets Hong Kong call, after overcoming knee injury anguish

Manuel Bleda back in action for Eastern after three operations and 19 months plagued by injury, aiming for international call and quadruple.

Manuel Bleda said he was ‘dreaming’ of a first call-up for the Hong Kong team after recovering from three operations on a badly damaged knee. Photo: SCMPOST
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Hong Kong FC head coach wants Sapling Cup shake-up, Tai Po renew treble charge

Tai Po and Eastern set for next month’ semi-finals, where they will be joined by two from Southern, Lee Man and holders BC Rangers.

Tai Po’s Kevin Padilla rifles over from close range, as HKFC keeper James Wright tries to block the shot. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Prolific striker Silva’s Hong Kong regret, says watching team makes him sad

Tai Po striker Lucas Silva tops Hong Kong Premier League scoring charts ahead of potential title decider with Eastern.

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Hong Kong football’s surprise packages Kowloon City offer path for future stars

New boys’ head coach Chan Ming-kong relishing underdog status, targets an overseas post – having never played abroad in his playing days.

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Footballer who feared injury would stop him walking properly eyes Hong Kong call

Clement Benhaddouche determined that ‘injuries will not define my career’, as 28-year-old reveals lessons learned from mainland stint.

Benhaddouche goes on the attack during his Eastern debut in this month’s 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Kowloon City.
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Hong Kong stalwart Philip Chan tips football in city to thrive after Nike deal

Footballer of the year says the investment, part of which will go to youth development and under-22 league, can take game to another level.

Philip Chan (left) with Hong Kong teammate Yapp Hung-fai at the press conference to announce HKFA’s partnership renewal with Nike. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Senegal’s Sane says Hong Kong’s poor football pitches risk harming young talent

Forward settled in Hong Kong, as latest stage of career ‘project’ gathers momentum with Kowloon City.

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Eastern boss questions ‘unfair’ plans for fixture changes to aid Hong Kong

Roberto Losada concerned over impact of potential fixture logjam, but Eastern stay in title contention with convincing win at Kowloon City.

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Hong Kong footballer says unprotected players are ‘meat sent to slaughter’

Toby Down believes number of clubs and local association have no desire to improve, as midfielder opens up on colourful life and career.

Toby Down is back in Hong Kong and playing for Football Club following two years in the USA. Photo: Edmond So
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North District aiming to erase match-fixing scar with ‘beautiful football’

Head coach of Premier League’s bottom club positive over prospects for improvement but not expecting quick solution.

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Kitchee star eyes Europe move and Uzbekistan call, but praises Hong Kong league

Sherzod Temirov spearheading Kitchee’s Premier League title quest after being restored to centre-forward role.

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Lee Man new boy says Hong Kong football ‘technically better’ than English game

Englishman Ryan Tafazolli targets double glory and return to ‘level where I’ve previously been’ after shock loan switch from Wycombe.

Ryan Tafazolli says top-level Hong Kong football, featuring the likes of Henri Anier, seen here, is more technically proficient than its English Football League counterpart. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong waiting for ex-Blackburn star, as passport application rumbles on

Jay Haddow relinquishing English and Japanese citizenship to qualify as local for Premier League Kitchee.

Jay Haddow leaps into a challenge on Alexander Sorloth during Kitchee’s pre-season clash with Atletico Madrid. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Eastern boss hopes to coach Hong Kong – after stint in mainland, Japan or Korea

After creating Eastern’s talent production line and winning silverware, coach Roberto Losada is ready to test himself outside the city.

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Kitchee back in title race after ‘team of champions’ humble rivals Eastern

Coach Edgar Cardoso’s team dominate to end Eastern’s unbeaten start and close in on league summit.

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Tai Po Dream Catchers? Football club to change name as protesters call truce

Application is with Hong Kong football chiefs and owner Francis Yip argues that rebranding can ‘make club more attractive’.

Tai Po (in green, pictured taking on Kitchee last year) hope to have a new name next season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong footballer Wong won government praise, now aims to ‘hammer’ Guangdong

The midfielder, who has ‘no doubt in ability’, is targeting Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup success to turbocharge his career.

Anson Wong (left) in action during his Hong Kong debut, against Malaysia in 2023. Photo: HKFA
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Hong Kong footballers eyeing mainland China move warned of pitfalls that await

Tai Po’s Remi Dujardin says mainland offers great opportunities, but players need to be aware of going before they are ready.

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Hongkongers told to adopt elite mindset or European clubs will overlook them

Luis Machado, targeting title in debut Hong Kong season with Kitchee after career in Europe, says local players have talent to make it.

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