https://www.scmp.com/rss/522094/feed The latest news and top stories on Sami Hyypiä, a revered former professional footballer. He is known for his distinguished career as a central defender, particularly during a decade at Liverpool (1999-2009) where he regularly captained the team. He achieved significant success, winning the Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Cup and League Cup. After retiring from playing in 2011, Hyypiä transitioned into management, leading Bayer Leverkusen, Brighton & Hove Albion and FC Zürich. He also served as... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Tomasz Kuszczak and Nemanja Vidic both suffered embarrassing moments in Saturday’s exhibition match between teams of Manchester United and Liverpool old boys. The good news for the ex-United pair was that not many people were inside Kai Tak Stadium to witness their howlers. Without doubt, the official 27,081 attendance figure seemed wildly generous. Kuszczak got especially lucky in that he committed his error very early. The game kicked off around six minutes before the stated 5pm start time,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3329529/manchester-united-and-liverpool-old-boys-underwhelm-hong-kong-fans-stay-away?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3329529/manchester-united-and-liverpool-old-boys-underwhelm-hong-kong-fans-stay-away?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:20 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara As clubs and fans departed over the weekend following the Hong Kong Football Festival, the event’s success raised the possibility of the city enjoying a repeat influx of visitors. Organisers touted the festival’s wider reach, with “an estimated 35 per cent coming from overseas to take in the football – and the sights”. Attendances reflected the appetite for Hong Kong hosting multiple English Premier League sides, eight years since it had last done so, with 160,000 watching two matches and four... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3320602/could-hong-kong-football-festival-rival-citys-rugby-sevens-its-crown-jewel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3320602/could-hong-kong-football-festival-rival-citys-rugby-sevens-its-crown-jewel?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:00:14 +0000 Andrew Cesare Richardson Andrew Cesare Richardson Liverpool Football Club claim to have 1.2 million fans in Hong Kong. On Saturday, several thousand of them will watch their heroes play in the city not only for the first time in eight years, but also as Premier League champions. For members of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club Hong Kong, it is an experience they will truly never forget. The group’s chairman, Ian McAlan, said the club had been full of surprises to ensure a memorable visit. “On Tuesday, the club put on an event with Lucas... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3319650/liverpool-fc-claim-12-million-fans-hong-kong-heres-how-they-organise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3319650/liverpool-fc-claim-12-million-fans-hong-kong-heres-how-they-organise?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:30:08 +0000