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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.
Jay Haddow (right) and Juninho (left) celebrate with Everton Camargo after linking for Hong Kong’s goal against FC Seoul. Photo: Karma Lo
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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

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Hong Kong defender Leung put family first, now he’s ready to chase starting spot

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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.

Interim Hong Kong head coach Roberto Losada is in the running for the permanent role. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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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.

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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.

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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.

Yip Ka-yu is in a 23-man squad for next weekend’s Lunar New Year Cup meeting with FC Seoul at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Facebook/ BC Rangers
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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.

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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.

Defeat in Hong Kong spelled the end of Manolo Marquez’s time as head coach of the India team. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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Hong Kong pay penalty despite rousing second-half recovery against Guangdong

City’s men fight back from 2-0 down only to lose shoot-out after Dudu and Wong Wai fail spot test.

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Camargo penalty saves Hong Kong in ill-tempered clash with 9-man Guangdong

Everton Camargo’s second-half spot kick earns new interim head coach Roberto Losada a draw in first game in charge.

Hong Kong’s Sun Ming-him (right) fires his side ahead at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Premier League

Eastern look west for Losada replacement after boss leaves with immediate effect

Hong Kong Premier League club announce departure of Roberto Losada after more than four trophy-laden years.

Roberto Losada has left Eastern with immediate effect. Photo: Eastern FC
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Roberto Losada to quit Eastern days after being named interim Hong Kong boss

Head coach says 2-1 win over Tai Po on Sunday ‘could be my last game’ in charge of Hong Kong Premier League side after 4½ years.

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Losada named Hong Kong’s interim coach as FA hunts for boss with ‘global vision’

Football association says search continues after Eastern boss takes temporary charge ‘to ensure stability during the transition period’.

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AFC Champions League 2: Tai Po boss aiming for grand finale, but ‘lots to learn’

Lee Chi-kin aiming for performance to repay loyal fans as local champions wrap up campaign against Cong An Hanoi at Mong Kok Stadium.

Lee Chi-kin and striker Lucas Silva previewing Tai Po’s ACL2 clash with Cong An Hanoi. Photo: Tai Po FC
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Eastern boss and Tai Po resident Losada praying for victims of deadly fire

Head coach says ACL2 defeat trivial in context of people losing their lives, expects weekend fixtures to be cancelled.

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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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Eastern boss laments loss of ‘something beautiful’, puzzled by players’ collapse

Roberto Losada pledges to fight ‘until I have nothing left’, as head coach struggles to understand 7-0 Asian Champions League 2 defeat.

Eastern’s players struggled with their emotions after the 7-0 defeat by Ratchaburi. Photo: Nora Tam
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AFC Champions League 2: Eastern hit for 7 by Ratchaburi in second-half rout

Hong Kong club crumble against Thailand opponents after goalless first half. Result sends them out of competition with two matches to play.

Eastern’s Ku Ja-ryong wins a header against Ratchaburi’s Negueba at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Nora Tam
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AFC Champions League: Eastern boss expects scrutiny in Ratchaburi test

Roberto Losada says team’s morale is low following poor start to campaign, but vows to fight with players until the end.

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AFC Champions League 2: Hong Kong’s Eastern sunk after costly error

Head coach Roberto Losada happy with team despite defeat by Nam Dinh, praises bravery of players after costly lapse.

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Eastern boss says club in ‘survival moment’ ahead of AFC Champions League 2 game

Roberto Losada in one of toughest periods of four-year tenure, but vows to take fight to Vietnamese visitors Nam Dinh.

Brazilian winger Gil Martins goes on the attack during Eastern’s defeat at Gamba Osaka. Photo: Eastern SC
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Post predictions: Lee Man to pip Tai Po to Hong Kong Premier League title

On the eve of the domestic season, Post reporter Paul McNamara nails his colours to Lee Man’s mast, backs North District to surprise.

The Hong Kong Premier League kicks off for the 2025-26 season with teams battling to improve on last term. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong football clubs in dark over new season but pushing ahead with signings

Local Premier League will have 10 clubs but format unclear, while cup competitions yet to be confirmed.

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