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Fifa
4 tickets to World Cup final listed on Fifa’s resale site for US$2 million each
The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:18PM
Hong Kong Football Festival
Italy are too big a football nation to keep missing World Cups, says Vieri
24 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Fifa
US says Iran welcome at World Cup, distances itself from envoy’s Italy proposal
24 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Japanese team with school coach to cap remarkable AFC Champions League journey
Tokyo club Machida Zelvia, who had never played in Japan’s top flight until 2024, are one win away from becoming Asian club champions.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Machida Zelvia’s Yuki Soma (left) scores the winning goal in his team’s 1-0 Asian Champions League Elite semi-final win over Shabab Al-Ahli in Jeddah on Tuesday. Photo: Kyodo
Fifa
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup
Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead of Qatar.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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Hong Kong Football Festival
Man City will wrap up league title by going into ‘cup final’ mode, says ex-star
Shaun Wright-Phillips will not entertain thoughts about rivals Arsenal crumbling, and says league leaders will ‘play their hearts out’.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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English Premier League
Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after less than 4 months in charge
Ownership group BlueCo have overseen the firing of five permanent managers in less than five full seasons since taking control of the club.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:01AM
Liam Rosenior had been lured away from Strasbourg, the French club which is affiliated to Chelsea’s American owners, in January. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
AFC Champions League
Referee Ma Ning remains in Jeddah after AFC Champions League Elite controversy
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad were enraged by two decisions – post-match tensions boiled over, with fans throwing objects and a player sent off.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:59PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Bayern Munich pledging to deliver ‘the best’ summer football in Hong Kong
Senior official for German club claims six-times European champions have pulling power to ‘fill two stadiums’ ahead of Aston Villa clash.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:36PM
Hong Kong Football Festival
Hong Kong a magnet for ‘world-class’ sport as football festival clubs confirmed
Festival returning in August after successful 2025 edition; City set for Inter Milan clash, with Chelsea tackling Juventus.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:53AM
Former stars (back row, left to right) Shaun Wright-Phillips, Christian Vieri, Roberto Di Matteo and Edgar Davids at the launch of the 2026 Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival
Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals
TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
ACL Elite: Kobe expecting tough quarter-final against Roberto Mancini’s Al-Sadd
Japanese side and Qatari club are among eight teams left in Jeddah in the centralised finals series of the competition starting Thursday.
16 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
American train bosses planning to fleece World Cup fans going to New York matches
Reports suggest New Jersey Transit could charge supporters US$100 to get to MetLife Stadium, up from usual cost of US$12.90.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
AFC Champions League
AFC recommends expansion of Champions League Elite to 32 teams from 2026-27 season
Kitchee expected to play in the second-tier AFC Champions League Two next season, but spokesman has not heard from the governing body.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:39PM
Al-Ahli won the tournament last year, beating Kawasaki in the final: Photo: AP
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.
13 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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.
11 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Children’s tournament at centre of latest match-fixing scandal in China football
Governing body bans four adults, launches investigation after teams trying to avoid winning score six own goals between them in under-10s game.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
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The China Youth Football League clash between Dongcheng Sports School 16 Orange and Kickers Lan has sparked allegations of match-fixing. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Bayern, Villa clash one of 3 matches set for feast of football in Hong Kong
Star strikers Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Lautaro Martinez could all be heading to city in August, but only if their countries flop at World Cup.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:20PM
Fifa
Iran awaiting Fifa response on venue switch before making decision on World Cup
Country’s football body has been pushing to move team’s group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing ongoing war in region.
8 Apr 2026 - 1:21AM
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.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:29PM
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.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Ruslan Mingazov is targeting double joy with Kitchee this week. Photo: Kitchee SC
Uefa Champions League
Real hope Champions League magic halts Bayern machine, Arsenal in character test
German side are arguably favourites to lift trophy but history is on La Liga team’s side, while Gunners must recover after straight losses.
6 Apr 2026 - 2:39PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Spanish former Villarreal goalkeeper embracing dream Hong Kong opportunity
Gianni Cassaro joined the district club in January but despite an ‘incredible experience’ he is unsure of his future beyond this season.
5 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
Americas and the Caribbean
1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured
The Ministry of Health reported the collapse of a wall inside the stadium in the capital, but police and the Alianza Lima club denied this.
4 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
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