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Roberto Losada

Roberto Losada
The latest news and top stories on Roberto Losada, a former professional footballer and the head coach of the Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern. Losada played forward in the La Liga with Real Oviedo and later in Hong Kong where he was named Footballer of the Year. Transitioning to coaching, he served as an assistant at Kitchee and Eastern before taking the top role.
Hong Kong coach Roberto Losada boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of local football, and has strong relationships with players and clubs. Photo: Facebook/HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Opinion | ‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance

Many fans are opposed to appointment of 49-year-old as city team head coach, but sometimes the ‘easy decision’ is the best decision.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong captaincy fires Beijing Guoan star Yue Tze-nam’s European belief

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‘Proud’ Losada off to winning start as Hong Kong stick rather than twist

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Matt Orr hopes to use ‘ruthless’ Shanghai gig to help Hong Kong’s ‘new project’

Striker says stint with Chinese giants Shanghai Port has taken his game to ‘the next level’; hopes to play ‘older-head role’ for city team.

Matt Orr scoring Hong Kong's goal in their decisive 2-1 Asian Cup loss to Singapore at Kai Tak Stadium last November. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Losada unfazed by Hong Kong job waiting game, promises ‘more dynamic’ team

Football association says there are no snags in head coach recruitment process, as city team prepare for Mongolia and Cambodia encounters.

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Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

City team will play Mongolia and Cambodia next month, but football bosses have still to name permanent successor to Ashley Westwood.

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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.

Dani Almazan (left) is poised for an acrimonious departure from Eastern. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong football poised for Asean Cup windfall, China and India set to compete

City team could bank US$300,000 from winning second tier of inaugural tournament, Fifa invites China and India to play in first division.

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Hong Kong set for Fifa Asean Cup Cambodia and Brunei battles

City team will reportedly vie for promotion as hosts in first edition of new competition, six sides to fight for Division 1 berth.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong coach Losada ends Asian Cup qualifiers with defeat and ‘mixed feelings’

Interim mentor one of more than 300 applicants for permanent head coach role, with interviews to start this month and decision made in June.

Hong Kong’s starting lineup against India (in blue) featured only four of the players that started their previous match, a 2-1 loss to Singapore. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Asian Cup clash in India could shape Hong Kong future as boss continues audition

City team are missing a host of players for dead-rubber match in Kochi, with neither team able to reach next year’s finals in Saudi Arabia.

Roberto Losada oversees preparations for Hong Kong’s clash with India on Tuesday. Photo: HKFA
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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.

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 coach eyeing life-changing role ahead of Nepal and India clashes

Roberto Losada navigating difficulties as he finalises latest squad but keen to win race for permanent post.

Roberto Losada acknowledges supporters before the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg back in December. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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
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Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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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.

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Hong Kong boss Losada’s faith in old and young earns Chinese New Year Cup success

Jordan Lam scores winning penalty as city team overcome FC Seoul following shootout in front of 14,089 fans at Hong Kong Stadium.

Fernando hoists the Chinese New Year Cup skywards as Hong Kong celebrate beating FC Seoul. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong defender Leung put family first, now he’s ready to chase starting spot

Jacky Leung is the only player in Saturday’s 23-man squad based on the mainland and is back in the fold after a two-year absence.

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Losada submits Hong Kong application, asks not to be judged on FC Seoul outcome

Interim head coach among applicants before Thursday’s deadline, says it is ‘not ideal’ for city to tackle Korean side without frontline stars.

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Hong Kong midfielder Chan out to silence Tai Po doubters with Senior Shield win

District club’s first shield since 2013 would save disappointing campaign, and playing in final ‘worth way more’ than in Lunar New Year Cup.

Philip Chan, here celebrating a goal against North District with James Temelkovski, says Tai Po need silverware to rescue their season. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong’s Yu wants second shot at Chinese football, but eyes other goals first

Jesse Yu is back at Eastern after a year with Shijiazhuang Gongfu, poised for Hong Kong clash with FC Seoul on Saturday.

Jesse Yu on the training ground with Marco Lorenz (centre) and Leung Kwun-chung (right). Photo: Eastern
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Hong Kong footballer in city squad 8 months after rape conviction overturned

BC Rangers No 1 Yip Ka-yu could be poised for city team debut, Roberto Losada names squad for Lunar New Year Cup match against FC Seoul.

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Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

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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
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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
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Indian Super League starts next month – will they be ready for Hong Kong in March?

Football season delayed because league was left without a sponsor as national team gets set to face Hong Kong in ‘dead’ Asian Cup qualifier.

Hong Kong Premier League

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.

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