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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.
Bounphachan Bounkong tussles with Brunei midfielder Alinur Rashimi Jufri. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong hero back for Fifa Asean Cup, as current coach plays down key-man exit

Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

After chaotic start, are five-time Hong Kong champions in crisis or transition?

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fok fudges but HKFA appears ready to make Gianni Infantino its man

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football blow as key figure quits after signing new 2-year deal

John Morling leaving local association for UAE role following nearly 2½ years in post and playing key part in hiring new manager.

John Morling speaking during a press conference in April last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Jorn again: Hong Kong set for ex-boss Fifa Asean Cup date after Myanmar draw

Former manager Andersen making positive start with new side, city team also set for Brunei meeting in inaugural tournament.

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.

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

Right-back acknowledges shock over being handed armband for Roberto Losada’s first game as permanent boss against Mongolia.

The dynamic Yue Tze-nam makes progress down Hong Kong’s right flank against Mongolia. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

Former Eastern boss Roberto Losada starts his full-time role as Hong Kong coach with 2-0 win over Mongolia.

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Roberto Losada, here preparing his team for March’s Asian Cup qualifier in India, is in pole position for the permanent Hong Kong post. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Roberto Losada is expected to be in charge for Hong Kong’s two friendlies in June. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Hong Kong clashing with Cambodia during a Hong Kong Stadium friendly in October 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

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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.

Roberto Losada has plenty on his mind ahead of Hong Kong’s trip to India. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Hong Kong midfielder Juninho fires a shot across goal during an international friendly against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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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