The good news is that stylish Chelsea have confirmed a star-studded lineup for their exhibition match against South China on May 22.
The bad news is that organisers have had no choice but to play the match at the 12,000-capacity Siu Sai Wan Stadium, instead of the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, because the So Kon Po facility will be closed for maintenance from April 7 until June 9, in preparation for the handover celebrations.
Full-house signs are certain to be put up at Siu Sai Wan after Chelsea confirmed all their star players for the South China match, and that includes Italian internationals Gianfranco Zola, Roberto Di Matteo and Gianluca Vialli.
The English Premier League side will also include combative Welshman Mark Hughes, who recently pledged his immediate future to the club, and their captain Dennis Wise.
Chelsea will also play matches in Thailand and Malaysia as part of their Asian tour.
'We are delighted that Chelsea are sending a full team to Hong Kong but somewhat dismayed that the match can't be played at the bigger Hong Kong Stadium. This is something we have to live with,' said Julian Kam, of match organisers Pro-Event.