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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
Victor Camarasa spent a season with Cardiff City in the English Premier League. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Former Spain under-21 player joins Kitchee as Hong Kong league adds another star

Victor Camarasa joins ex-Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi on books of reigning champions for twin-glory quest.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kowloon City eye Kai Tak with ambitions to attract new audience, build brand

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong giants Kitchee plotting ‘evolution not revolution’ for Asian campaign

Local champions confirm signings of three familiar faces, while boss Inigo Calderon explains debt to owner Ken Ng Kin.

Inigo Calderon is tossed in the air by his players after Kitchee wrapped up the league title last season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Premier League

Hong Kong’s Supreme not letting coach’s match-fixing arrest delay promotion plans

Club preparing for Hong Kong Premier League season against backdrop of head coach Lo Kwan-yee being caught up in investigation.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football clubs acknowledge arrests linked to illegal betting, match-fixing

Local Premier League champions Kitchee and first division champions Supreme release statements after coaches reportedly among 19 arrested.

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Hong Kong Premier League

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.

Kitchee midfielder Asier Illarramendi models his game on childhood Real Sociedad favourites Xabi Alonso and Mikel Aranburu. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

Lee Man appoint Giancarlo Italiano after three-month search for head coach; new man tasked with ‘enhancing competitiveness on and off pitch’.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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

Club president Ken Ng Kin aiming to build ‘stronger and better’ team for continental quest, asks for patience over star striker chase.

AFC Champions League

Hong Kong title winners Kitchee seeking Asian Champions League answers

Continental governing body proposing revamp of its club competitions, city champions in dark over plans for next season.

Kitchee won the league last month but remain in the dark over which Asian competition they will enter next season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Iran war pauses dream of Hong Kong footballer taught by Iniesta, Gundogan

Part of recent city team under-20 camp, Ryan Fok was playing his best football with Dubai’s Gulf United before war put things on hold.

Ryan Fok (right) was one of six Gulf United players to have a private training session with German star Ilkay Gundogan. Photo: Gulf United
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

Bring on Ronaldo duel, Tursunov says after helping Lee Man claim League Cup

Dostonbek Tursunov presses claims for Uzbekistan World Cup call with man of the match display in victory over Kitchee.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee international star eyeing Hong Kong League Cup joy to start huge week

Ruslan Mingazov seeking to add to trophy haul against Lee Man in Tuesday’s final in Mong Kok, aims to extend four-year stay in city.

Ruslan Mingazov is targeting double joy with Kitchee this week. Photo: Kitchee SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

After injuries and ‘insult’, Hong Kong’s Jordan Lam to make most of second chance

Resurgent left-back could win second international cap in India next week after a series of injuries checked his early-career progress.

Jordan Lam scores the winning penalty for Hong Kong to beat FC Seoul and win the FWD Insurance Chinese New Year Cup last month. Photo: Karma Lo
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong football bosses scrambling for India flights after Nepal cancellation

City team’s preparation for final Asian Cup qualifier thrown into turmoil but phlegmatic head coach Roberto Losada keeping cool head.

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’.

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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.

Georgian midfielder Merabi Gigauri scored the winner in Lee Man’s League Cup semifinal win over Tai Po. Photo: Instagram/leeman_footballclub
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballer Jay Haddow making peace with sacrificing Japanese passport

Defender obtained citizenship last July, performed well and created goal in Chinese New Year Cup victory over FC Seoul.

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.

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.

Jesse Yu in action for Hong Kong against Cambodia last November. Photo: Edmond So
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

Hong Kong’s footballers could play China, Chinese Taipei regularly in new league

Asian chiefs planning new Nations League similar to the one in Europe, aimed at raising standards and revenue.

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

As Hong Kong end Westwood era, student who ‘has everything’ is tipped for debut

The 21-year-old was peripheral at Kitchee until arrival of coach Inigo Calderon, who says player can be ‘a top, top, top centre-back’.

Jason Kam gave an assured display in Kitchee’s 1-0 win over Eastern District on Tuesday, when his team wore black in honour of the victims of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Not a typical footballer: how Inigo Calderon stands out from Hong Kong crowd

Kitchee’s new Spanish boss likes to ‘ink and think’ and prefers a camper van to a Porsche, but he has found fast lane in city’s Premier League.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

As Hong Kong seeks new football coach, Roberto Losada says he is ‘super-ready’

Eastern boss reveals he is keen to replace Ashley Westwood as he urges his team to overcome fear in Thursday’s AFC Champions League Two tie.

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