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Rafael still red and relishing the prospect of a double over Manchester City

19 Nov 2018 - 5:34pm

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17 Nov 2018 - 8:05pm 2

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Crowd concerns take shine off Shanghai SIPG’s Super League glory

8 Nov 2018 - 10:22pm

What every football club should learn from Leicester owner’s life

5 Nov 2018 - 12:36pm

Sending China’s chosen 55 to Croatia is as crazy as it sounds

26 Oct 2018 - 10:35am

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US$6.5 million payout for Premier League boss is an insult to football

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Rafael still red and relishing the prospect of a double over Manchester City

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is apparently being courted by multiple European teams. Photo: AP

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic now heading to Spain?

19 Nov 2018 - 5:11pm

Gary White pumps his fist after Hong Kong reached the EAFF Championship finals in Taipei. Photos: HKFA

They thought I was crazy, White says after Hong Kong qualify for finals

18 Nov 2018 - 12:55am

England’s Jadon Sancho (left) celebrates with Jesse Lingard, Dele Alli and Ben Chilwell after they go 1-0 up against USA. Photo: Reuters

England’s Sancho reminds me of Hazard, says teammate Axel Witsel

16 Nov 2018 - 4:01pm

David Beckham’s move to Los Angeles Galaxy helped take the MLS to the next level as a league. Photo: AFP

Why we all need to apologise to David Beckham

17 Nov 2018 - 8:05pm 2

Shanghai SIPG’s Cai Huikang heads the ball during a game. New research suggests soccer players are giving themselves brain damage when they head the ball. Photo: AFP

Footballers beware: heading causes brain damage says new study

16 Nov 2018 - 2:00pm

A fan waves the Chinese flag during the Fifa World Cup 2018 group match between Costa Rica and Serbia in Samara. Photo: EPA

China will trial World Cup bid with 2030 but wants to host tournament in 2034

14 Nov 2018 - 11:05pm

Richard Scudamore, executive chairman of the English Premier League, speaks at a football social development conference in Hong Kong in 2017. Photo: AFP

US$6.5 million payout for Premier League boss is an insult to football

14 Nov 2018 - 3:23pm 1

Manchester United’s Ashley Young holds Juventus’ defender Leonardo Bonucci away from manager Jose Mourinho. Photo: AFP

Manchester United fans face the blues but club should stick by Mourinho

13 Nov 2018 - 6:23pm

Liverpool players celebrate after beating Leicester City to claim the 2017 Premier League Asia Trophy in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP

Liverpool set for China return to face CSL champions Shanghai SIPG

13 Nov 2018 - 12:09pm

Tianjin Quanjian's Alexandre Pato celebrating after scoring during the AFC Champions League 2018. Photo: AFP

Chinese Super League star Pato linked with AC Milan return alongside Zlatan

12 Nov 2018 - 2:16pm

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts during the English Premier League football loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: AFP

Mourinho fears Manchester United not good enough to qualify for Champions League

12 Nov 2018 - 9:43pm

Gary White gets ready to embrace Chung Wai-keung. Photos: HKFA

Youngster Chung Wai-keung rescues Hong Kong in 2-1 victory over Taiwan

11 Nov 2018 - 11:02pm

Female supporters of Perspolis FC cheer during the AFC Champions League final second leg match between Perspolis FC and Kashima Antlers in Tehran, Iran on November 10, 2018. Photo: EPA

Goal! Iranian women celebrate ‘victory’ at Asian Champions League match

11 Nov 2018 - 10:29pm

Leicester’s players hold a banner in tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Photo: AFP

‘Never forgotten’: Leicester to honour owner with statue after crash

10 Nov 2018 - 12:22pm

Hong Kong head coach Gary White takes a practice session with the team ahead of the EAFF Championship qualifiers in Taiwan. Photo: Edward Wong

Hong Kong boss White under scrutiny as EAFF Championship gets underway

10 Nov 2018 - 8:00am

Shanghai SIPG finally broke Guangzhou Evergrande’s stranglehold on the CSL title. Photo: AFP

After years of Evergrande dominance, new champions are crowned in CSL

8 Nov 2018 - 2:50pm

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts at the end of the Uefa Champions League group defeat against Manchester United. Photo: AFP

Ronaldo frustrated as Juventus ‘gift’ victory to Manchester United

8 Nov 2018 - 10:20am

The Uefa Champions League has become boring and bloated, but should it be replaced by a European Super League. Photo: AP

European Super League: football’s American dream comes at a cost

8 Nov 2018 - 9:46pm

Wayne Rooney’s cap selection for England has divided the football community. Photo: Reuters

Why are people unhappy that Rooney is going to play for his country again?

6 Nov 2018 - 1:14pm 1

Travelling fans are often subjected to inhumane treatment and heavy-handed policing when they travel to follow their team in Europe. Photo: AFP

European Super League? Get the elite club competitions we have in order first

6 Nov 2018 - 10:30am

Shanghai SIPG are now almost certain to win the CSL title after defeating reigning champions Guangzhou Evergrande. Photo: sports.sina.com.cn

SIPG stun Evergrande as Chinese Super League lives up to its name

5 Nov 2018 - 4:03pm

Zlatan Ibrahimovic last played for AC Milan in 2012. Rumours are swirling he may return to the club to finish off his career. Photo: EPA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be returning to AC Milan after LA stint

5 Nov 2018 - 2:10pm

Hong Kong veteran Festus Baise (right) in action against Guam at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Festus Baise faces race against time to join Hong Kong team

4 Nov 2018 - 11:03pm 1

Napoli’s Dries Mertens (left) says he would consider a move to the Chinese Super League. Photo: Xinhua

Belgium striker Mertens would consider China move after Napoli stay

4 Nov 2018 - 1:00pm 1

A pumpkin painted blue and carved with the message ‘Thank You Vichai’ is seen among the tributes gathered outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, in honour and remembrance of those who died in a helicopter crash including the club's Thai chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Photo: AFP

What every football club should learn from Leicester owner’s life

5 Nov 2018 - 12:36pm

Former Liverpool player Vladimir Smicer says manager Jurgen Klopp’s transfers could see them challenge for the title this term. Photo: EPA

Klopp’s transfers could tilt the title Liverpool’s way this season, says Smicer

3 Nov 2018 - 10:27am

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (left) consoles midfielder Luciano Acosta after he missed the decisive penalty kick against Columbus Crew. Photo: AP

Wayne Rooney’s first taste of the MLS play-offs was short-lived

2 Nov 2018 - 2:37pm

After a defeat in the 2016 Asian Para-Badminton Championships, Hong Kong badminton player Tim Wong persisted and eventually won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games in October this year. He is training for the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. Photo: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

Disabled badminton player aiming for Tokyo 2020