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Kitchee Sports Club, founded in 1931, is one of the top teams in Hong Kong football. They have won the league title six times. They are based at Mong Kok Stadium
Leung Kwun-chung of Eastern (left) and Tai Po’s Philip Chan are likely to be involved in this season’s title race. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

New-look Hong Kong Premier League back with a bang, as local FA reveals revamp

City’s top flight has scheduling overhaul, with opening weekend set to be dominated by two big-four fixtures.

Hong Kong Premier League

Lionel Messi’s former Barcelona colleague bringing winning mentality to Kitchee

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong stalwart Tan reveals gains from his England stint, wants another shot

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Calderon juggling Kitchee demands, stress of Hong Kong school system

Former Brighton defender aiming to become latest prominent Basque boss, after moving to city following brief Bristol Rovers reign.

Ínigo Calderon oversees a Kitchee pre-season training session. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee appoint former Brighton defender as head coach

Inigo Calderon given responsibility of reviving ailing 12-time champions, following previous coaching stints in England.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s fallen giants Lee Man and Kitchee swing axe to release 25 players

Foreign players exit as both clubs rebuild after finishing 2024-25 campaign empty-handed, with several Hongkongers also on the move.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer says young players need to push themselves harder

Helio Goncalves tells city’s brightest young players to marry hard work to talent, or risk squandering potential.

Hong Kong defender Helio Goncalves soars above a clutch of Turkmenistan defenders during a 2023 World Cup qualifier. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Why this Brazilian football veteran refuses to leave Hong Kong after 17 years

Helio Goncalves aiming to extend long career in the city and add to his 38 international caps.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Chan legend must live on in women’s football

Veronica Chan, who has died at 102, inspired a sport that still requires more funding, sponsorship and fans, not to mention a professional league to raise its profile and standards.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong women’s footballer calls for government help, team eyes Asian Cup spot

A key figure for Ricardo Rambo’s side, Vicky Chung wants to see the women’s game grow in the city as she targets role coaching men.

Vicky Chung wants more backing for women’s football in Hong Kong. Photo: Kitchee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee confident of avoiding United-style decline, closing on new boss

President Ken Ng Kin cagey about identity of new manager and transfer targets, refuses to point fingers over slump.

Kitchee midfielder Aaron Rey, here in action against Eastern, was among the club’s recruits last summer. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Wrexham off to flier at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, former Arsenal star sent off

Former Gunners and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann shown the red card for professional foul against HKFC Masters.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens captain taking tips from Tielemans

Todd Alcock hopes to go one better than last year’s loss in the final and help his club reclaim the trophy.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee captain’s ‘toughest moment in Hong Kong’, ailing club will ‘rise again’

Helio Goncalves, 39, struggling to identify reason for club’s ‘worst season in 15 years’, keen to play on and lead revival.

Helio Goncalves leaps highest during happier times, when Kitchee drew with Lee Man on the closing day of 2023-23 to win the title. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee dump Cardoso, with head coach learning of fate before Lee Man thumping

Manager out with club poised to finish season without a trophy for first time since 2009-10 campaign.

Edgar Cardoso with midfielder Aaron Rey after a match at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee boss furious after Chan hat-trick seals Tai Po’s FA Cup comeback

Edgar Cardoso believes Tai Po should have received two red cards, but district team reach semi-finals after Chan inspires recovery.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to officially open on March 1

About 50,000 people join trial event, with stadium’s retractable roof open for first time to test noise levels.

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Kitchee ‘must win’ at leaders Tai Po, boss unsure whether owner will keep faith

Edgar Cardoso poised for one of biggest weeks of Kitchee reign, as side go to pacesetters Tai Po ‘already too many points from the top’.

Edgar Cardoso (right) with midfielder Aaron Rey at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Move Hong Kong’s best sides to Chinese Super League, Kitchee boss Cardoso says

Edgar Cardoso quietly steadying Kitchee ship following roles with European clubs Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Escape to Hong Kong: football coach recalls terrifying evacuation from Ukraine

Edgar Cardoso coached at Shakhtar Donetsk before fleeing fighter jets and explosions in Kyiv. He found sanctuary at Hong Kong club Kitchee.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong tour ‘big step forward’ for Euro giants Atletico, says manager Simeone

Three-time Uefa Europa League winners faced Kitchee on Wednesday as part of their preparations for the new season.

Atletico De Madrid’s Reinildo Mandava (right) and Kitchee’s Luís Machado challenge for the ball during the Boc Life Cup at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee’s new coach Cardoso says fresh signings can turn club’s fortunes around

The 41-year-old Portuguese, who has just earned a Uefa Pro Licence, looks forward to arresting the club’s slide after taking over officially last month.

Edgar Cardoso, head coach Hong Kong football’s Kitchee club. Photo: Kitchee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ex-Blackburn Rovers defender ready to help Kitchee return to top of Hong Kong pile

Hong Kong-born right back Jay Haddow ‘excited and optimistic about future’ after uncertain spell with Championship side.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee appoint boss who fits ex-champions’ new profile, as signings confirmed

Forward Poon Pui-hin in talks over mainland switch, but loan move being held up by ‘procedural problem’.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Lee Man players to cash in after beating Kitchee to end league campaign unbeaten

Lee Man topple Kitchee 3-2 on final day of the season, with players apparently set for payday after completing unbeaten league campaign.

Lee Man’s win over Kitchee meant they finished the season unbeaten in the Hong Kong Premier League. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

‘After Messi, it’s messy’ – but Atletico Madrid linked with Hong Kong visit

After the Inter Miami controversy, local officials are wary of a repeat, but report suggests Spanish side are lining up a match.

Antoine Griezmann is among the leading names at Spanish club Atletico Madrid. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee’s Scott expects big changes after deposed champions’ troubled season

Players left guessing over reasons for dugout change, midfielder Scott says as he acknowledges low morale but refutes suggestion of divided camp.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee boss vows summer spending spree in bid to regain Hong Kong crowns

Club owner Ken Ng-kin prepared to spend ‘as much as it needs’ after losing Premier League, FA Cup and Sapling Cup trophies in disastrous 2023-24 season.

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