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Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

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The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is an annual invitational soccer tournament organised by Hong Kong Football Club. The event features two competitions, the Main tournament, which comprises the teams from prominent European and Asian clubs, and the Masters tournament, which features veteran players aged 35 and over. Founded in 1999, the event has become a popular fixture on the local sporting calendar. Leicester City were crowned champions in 2017.
Scott Semple, chairman of the tournament’s organising committee, discusses the draw at a press conference. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens: tough draw a ‘learning opportunity’ for young city side

Draw for three-day tournament places city’s under-22 team in a group with Leicester City, AZ Alkmaar and Football Club.

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Aston Villa, Brighton to resume Soccer Sevens rivalry in Hong Kong

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Villa U21 coach, who worked with Emery, Postecoglou hails Kitchee owner’s help

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

Aston Villa under-21s coach Josep Gombau chats to his players during the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: HKFC Soccer Sevens
English Premier League

Newcastle United’s Harrison reveals Hong Kong passport plan, eyes city call-up

The 18-year-old midfielder, whose mum was born in Hong Kong, has been dubbed Halaand 2.0 and says he is ‘definitely interested’ in prospect of international career with city team.

English Premier League

Brighton give fans glimpse of bright future with Soccer Sevens triumph

A healthy youth programme, combined with some clever recruitment has south coast club soaring at a tournament that benefits the British clubs that come, and the game in Hong Kong.

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English Premier League

Brighton beat Premier League rivals for sevens glory, Chelsea win women’s crown

Brighton success fuelled by 2023 heartache, scorer hails Premier League club for faith in young talent.

Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate winning the 2024 HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens. Photo: Jonathan Wong
English Premier League

Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens helps English Premier League kids grow up, coach says

‘It is fantastic for the players to experience international travel, to face different teams, with different styles,’ Fulham under-21 coach Hayden Mullins says.

English Premier League

Quitting Man City for Brighton was right call, Hong Kong Soccer Sevens star says

Luca Barrington also reveals Brighton had practised for the unusual sudden-death situation that handed them a quarter-final against Leicester City on Sunday.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Brighton stunned by Hong Kong Rangers but survive bizarre Soccer Sevens play-off

Fulham, holders Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers join Hong Kong Rangers in last eight, while PFA All Stars’ former English Premier League veterans reach Masters semis.

Hong Kong Rangers earned a memorable victory over Premier League side Brighton. Photo: HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa ‘stronger’ for title defence as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Captain James Wright says Villa boast ‘a strong squad that is arguably stronger than last year’ as men’s tournament starts on Saturday.

PFA All Stars’ Kyel Reid shields the ball from Shane Jeffery of HKFC Chairman’s Select at the Soccer Sevens. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Boa Morte tips Fulham’s kids to shine as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Former Arsenal star Boa Morte to make his fifth appearance in the Soccer Sevens Masters tournament on Friday before the weekend’s main event.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong helped me reach EPL, Aston Villa’s Kellyman says

Starring role in Hong Kong was ‘important stepping stone’ towards recent debut against Manchester City, according to Omari Kellyman, as Villa prepare to defend their Sevens title.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens or Premier League title showdown? Clash unavoidable, FA chief says

The annual HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.

Tai Po will try to repeat last year’s heroics in the Soccer Sevens, but have a league match on the same day. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa to defend Hong Kong Soccer Sevens as top English clubs are confirmed

Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton to feature with regular visitors Leicester and Rangers, while women’s teams will make their debut.

Aston Villa won the tournament for the seventh time last year, when it was held for the first time in four years. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
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Yorke says City treble talk premature, backs Man United to win FA Cup

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke feels too many have written off his old club’s chances of causing an upset in FA Cup final.

English Premier League

Simpson on Soccer Sevens, Hong Kong move, and Leicester’s relegation heartbreak

English Premier League title winner open to playing in Hong Kong top flight after ‘a few conversations’ while in town for Soccer Sevens.

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English Premier League

English Premier League still rules Hong Kong as Aston Villa win Soccer Sevens

Omari Kellyman scores twice in the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens cup final and revels in emulating former Villa star Jack Grealish by finishing as leading scorer.

Omari Kellyman celebrates after scoring for Aston Villa in the Soccer Sevens cup final in Hong Kong. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
English Premier League

Leicester kids shine at Soccer Sevens and back club to beat Premier League drop

The Foxes will chase cup glory on Sunday at HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens before their young squad watch nervously as last day of the Premier League unfolds.

English Premier League

Dwight Yorke says Man United have to sign Kane, ‘writing on wall’ for Martial

Club legend believes boss Erik Ten Hag has had ‘fabulous’ first season but ‘in 2 years might not be in the job’ if results do not go Premier League side’s way.

Soccer Sevens bursts back on scene with former stars feeling the love

‘You can hear how excited the fans are to be back – they’re singing, shouting, and just happy to see great football,’ HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens chairman says.

Pascal Chimbonda for PFA Citi All Stars at the 2023 Hong Kong Soccer Sevens. Photos: Handout

Hong Kong’s elders show Soccer Sevens’ Premier League aces some new tricks

The shuttlecock is ‘so small you feel like you’re kicking the air’, Brighton’s Jack Hinchy says, while captains reveal what could decide the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens as Newcastle target third title in a row.

Jack Hinchy of Brighton tries out shuttlecock in Hong Kong, watched by his fellow Soccer Sevens captains. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa reveal who could be the next Grealish in Hong Kong

English Premier League club name the rising stars who will play in the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens when it returns this weekend.

QPR boss Ferdinand hoping to find next Jack Grealish at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Manchester City’s £100 million (US$127 million) star played at the event on three occasions for former club Aston Villa.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Les Ferdinand on hand for Soccer Sevens draw, tips Man City for title

Premier League legend in Hong Kong as guest of honour for the popular tournament, which is set to make its return after 4 years away.

Les Ferdinand (left) at the press conference for the HKFC City Soccer Sevens draw at Football Club in Happy Valley. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Aston Villa, Newcastle among 5 Premier League clubs to play in Hong Kong

English contingent heading to the city as HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens returns after four-year absence.

Newcastle United celebrate winning the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens in 2019. Photo: Handout

‘Iconic’ Hong Kong Soccer Sevens returns in May after 4-year hiatus

HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens chief says ‘football-mad’ Hong Kong ‘needs sport’ and promises to ‘bring out some of the best teams in Europe’.

Fifa

Former Hong Kong footballer Harris joins FC Cincinnati

Calvin Harris, who spent four years in Hong Kong, will play under Dutch manager Jaap Stam after being picked second overall in the 2021 MLS Superdraft.

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