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

Fifa

China fans: why pay to watch a World Cup we’re not in, can get for free online?

Fifa

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India’s low offer, no China decision

Fifa

Dutch league avoids chaos as court dismisses lawsuit over Indonesia passport

NAC Breda had contested 6-0 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, whose defender Dean James was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Mika Godts (right) scores Ajax’s second goal in their 2-0 win last month over NAC Breda, who sit second from bottom of the Eredivisie. Photo: AFP
Mika Godts (right) scores Ajax’s second goal in their 2-0 win last month over NAC Breda, who sit second from bottom of the Eredivisie. Photo: AFP
North Korea

Pitch perfect diplomacy? North Korean footballers head to South Korea

The visit by Naegohyang Women’s FC to South Korea’s Suwon for a competitive match does not signal a thaw in inter-Korea ties, analysts say.

AFC Champions League

Hong Kong title winners Kitchee seeking Asian Champions League answers

Continental governing body proposing revamp of its club competitions, city champions in dark over plans for next season.

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The Indonesian passport row that could throw Dutch football into total chaos

Court case involving defender Dean James, who was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign, could lead to 133 matches being replayed.

Dean James of Go Ahead Eagles chase the ball during his side’s Dutch Eredivisie match against NAC Breda. Photo: Getty Images
Dean James of Go Ahead Eagles chase the ball during his side’s Dutch Eredivisie match against NAC Breda. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in USA

Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong to host Fifa Asean Cup tournament, but local bosses silent on new deal

Division 2 of inaugural tournament that throws city’s team into new competition destined for city this year.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Juventus Hong Kong trip a ‘double-edged sword’, says ex-Dutch star Edgar Davids

Italian club’s former midfielder sees positives in promoting club brand in new markets, but issues warning over player welfare.

Ex-Dutch international Edgar Davids hopes clubs consider player welfare alongside the need to promote themselves to fans in new markets. Photo: Reuters
Uefa Champions League

PSG, Bayern coaches predict more thrills in return leg after ‘ode to football’

Luis Enrique has ‘never experienced a match of such intensity’ as teams now head to venue of French side’s first Champions League title win.

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during their Champions League first-leg semi-final against Bayern Munich in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AP
PSG’s Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during their Champions League first-leg semi-final against Bayern Munich in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Fifa

Fifa says Afghan women’s team can play in tournaments without Taliban approval

Fifa Council agrees to amend federation’s rules at meeting in Vancouver, opens door to potential LA Olympics qualifying campaign.

Fifa

Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress

Concerns over greater costs, Iran’s participation the main issues less than two months before first 48-team edition of tournament.

Uefa Champions League

Champions League semis contrast easy-on-eye PSG-Bayern, robust Atletico-Arsenal

Holders PSG and German champions Bayern each have won Champions League in past six seasons, while Atletico, Arsenal have never lifted trophy.

PSG have been peaking in the second half of the season, and have found a new level since signing Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (middle) in January last year. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

World Cup in USA backed by Germany legend despite mixed memories of 1994 finals

Stefan Effenberg trusts US and co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, to host fine tournament, challenges Thomas Tuchel to solve England riddle.

Stefan Effenberg hoists the Champions League trophy following Bayern Munich’s victory over Valencia in the 2001 final. Photo: Reuters
Stefan Effenberg hoists the Champions League trophy following Bayern Munich’s victory over Valencia in the 2001 final. Photo: Reuters
AFC Champions League

Saudi PIF-owned Al-Ahli make AFC Champions League Elite history

Head coach Matthias Jaissle’s 10-man team overcome Machida Zelvia in Jeddah final to retain trophy.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Irish footballers return to China 50 years after tour akin to ‘going to the moon’

Players from a university in Ireland were invited to play in China in 1976 – and accidentally found themselves witnessing history.

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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.

An image from the Fifa Resale/Exchange Marketplace website on Thursday showing the resale asking price for a ticket to the World Cup final on July 19. Photo: AP
An image from the Fifa Resale/Exchange Marketplace website on Thursday showing the resale asking price for a ticket to the World Cup final on July 19. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Football Festival

Italy are too big a football nation to keep missing World Cups, says Vieri

It’s time for action instead of empty talk towards fixing the problems, says Inter Milan legend, who scored nine goals in two World Cups.

Fifa

US says Iran welcome at World Cup, distances itself from envoy’s Italy proposal

Secretary of State denies that Washington had asked Iranian team not to come, but warns that some members of delegation may not be welcome.

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.

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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.

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From left, Italy’s Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti after losing out to Bosnia Herzegovina in the final World Cup qualifier last month. Photo: Reuters
From left, Italy’s Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti after losing out to Bosnia Herzegovina in the final World Cup qualifier last month. Photo: Reuters
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’.

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.

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.

US President Donald Trump greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025. Photo: AP
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