Football in Hong Kong

Pay us or we quit, district clubs urge the government

4 Mar 2013

Senior Shield champions Wofoo Tai Po and Southern have threatened to withdraw from the First Division next season if the government fails to meet their request for increasing financial support,...

Lo Kwan-yee's starring role up front gives Kitchee title boost

3 Mar 2013

A switch in roles for Kitchee captain Lo Kwan-yee proved successful as the champions kept the pressure on leaders South China in a 1-0 victory over Southern yesterday.

10-man Kitchee exploit sloppy Churchill defence in AFC Cup tie

27 Feb 2013

A 10-man Kitchee got off to a flying start in the AFC Cup with a 3-0 win over visitors Churchill Brothers of India at Mong Kok Stadium. Coach Josep Gombau paid tribute to the hard work of his...

South China lose to Changchun Yatai in Chinese New Year Cup final

25 Feb 2013

Fullback Jack Sealy headed home an own goal in the 10th minute, cancelling out teammate Alessandro Celin's opening goal in the third minute. Celin was the most impressive player in the two-day...

Hong Kong soccer's future lies with mainland leagues, says South China boss

24 Feb 2013

"Hong Kong is a small city and it will be difficult to develop our league into a world-class professional competition in terms of factors such as resources, number of fans, marketing strategy,"...

Opinion

Wang Xiangwei

Super ministries may not be the right answer for mainland China

Alex Lo

Church developers remain unbowed by government rules

George Chen

A house is not a home until it becomes affordable

Own goal helps Hong Kong League XI seal third place

Hong Kong can hold their own in Asia. That was the cry from players and officials after an own goal from Muangthong United captain Datsakorn Thonglao gifted the Hong Kong League XI victory in the...

Muangthong United face goalkeeper crisis for Lunar New Year Cup

Muangthong, who have qualified for this season's AFC Champions League competition, lost their first-choice goalie Kawin Thammasatchanan just before half-time against Shanghai East Asia and then...

Hong Kong frustrates Uzbekistan with draw in Asian Cup qualifying game

Despite a squad of only 18 and reduced practice sessions and training matches in a troubled build-up, Hong Kong did superbly well to frustrate Uzbekistan, one of the favourites from Asia to...

SOCCER

Hong Kong soccer body seeks HK$20m in sponsorship for new Premier League

Steven Lo Kit-sing, the HKFA vice-chairman, said yesterday discussions were ongoing with more than one firm. "These are not small companies but global corporations that have a strong financial...

SOCCER

HKFA to replace six members who quit the disciplinary committee

Pui Kwan-kay, vice-chairman of the association, said yesterday he was sorry that the six had decided to resign, leaving the HKFA with no choice but to identify new faces.

SOCCER

Hong Kong faces chilly reception in Uzbekistan for Asian Cup qualifier

Hong Kong enter their 2015 Asian Cup qualifier tonight on the back of their worst preparation ever for an international match. Only a small squad of 18 players, including three goalkeepers, left...