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Samuel Granada is flourishing with North District after arriving hungry and ambitious to succeed. Photo: Karma Lo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Football star in Hong Kong loving pressure after ‘making it out’ of Brazil favela

Samuel Granada flourishing for North District on loan from illustrious Rio de Janeiro club Fluminense, eyeing big-time return.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China defy expectations to reach final of AFC U-23 Asian Cup for first time

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

South Korea’s women footballers threaten to boycott matches ahead of Asian Cup

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Rodri and Gerard Pique congratulate Hong Kong’s newest boss

Manu Torres reveals positive messages from superstar friends and former colleagues, aims to grow local talent following winning start.

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri was among the well wishers when Manu Torres accepted the Eastern head coach post. Photo: AFP
Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri was among the well wishers when Manu Torres accepted the Eastern head coach post. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says ‘I never felt like a world-class coach’

Despite leaving the club as one of the most highly regarded coaches in football, the German says he has never seen himself among game’s best.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

New Indonesia head coach John Herdman calls on team to harness disappointment

The 50-year-old Englishman believes the team have the talent to qualify for 2030 World Cup and challenge for regional and continental titles.

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Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China make history by advancing to quarter-finals of AFC U-23 Asian Cup

The team finishes second in the group behind Australia with one win and two draws, will play Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals in Jeddah.

China’s under-23 football team (orange) finished second in their group at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua
China’s under-23 football team (orange) finished second in their group at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Indian Super League starts next month – will they be ready for Hong Kong in March?

Football season delayed because league was left without a sponsor as national team gets set to face Hong Kong in ‘dead’ Asian Cup qualifier.

English Premier League

Ex-Man Utd star Michael Carrick agrees to take charge of club until end of season

Interim manager replaces Ruben Amorim and faces immediate baptism of fire with first match against rivals Manchester City on Saturday.

English Premier League

Macclesfield score greatest FA Cup upset, Man City hit Exeter for 10

Minor-league club send holders crashing out in third round, while Aston Villa add to Tottenham’s woes.

Macclesfield Town’s Josh Kay celebrates with fans after beating Crystal Palace. Photo: AP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Kazuyoshi Miura ready to ‘make a contribution’ to his new J-League team at 58

Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 but was famously left out of the squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998.

Kazuyoshi Miura poses with third division J-League team Fukushima United’s football top during a press conference. Photo: AP
Kazuyoshi Miura poses with third division J-League team Fukushima United’s football top during a press conference. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysian football body risks Fifa’s takeover amid forgery scandal

Some sports fans claim that the reinstatement of FAM’s chief is ‘almost staged’ as concerns over Fifa’s next step mount.

Hong Kong Premier League

Ex-El Salvador youth boss Torres handed reins at Eastern after Losada exit

Manu Torres confirmed as new head coach of struggling Hong Kong Premier League club.

Malaysia

Malaysian football body reinstates ‘only negligent’ chief over forgery scandal

Fifa has punished FAM further over the use of fake documents to let 7 foreign-born players represent Malaysia by nullifying 3 matches.

Malaysia’s players pose before the start of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier Group F football match between Malaysia and Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

Strasbourg latest victims of multi-club system, as Chelsea take Rosenior

Liam Rosenior’s switch to Premier League giants exposes harsh realities of new ownership model that has already hurt other clubs.

Liam Rosenior’s switch to Chelsea has sparked renewed debate about multi-club ownership in football. Photo: Reuters
Liam Rosenior’s switch to Chelsea has sparked renewed debate about multi-club ownership in football. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Chelsea confirm Liam Rosenior as new head coach, with 6-year contract

The 41-year-old, who succeeds Enzo Maresca, has never managed a Premier League club but has been praised for work at France’s Strasbourg.

English Premier League

What’s the next move on the Premier League’s managerial merry-go-round?

Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim tested the patience of their clubs’ hierarchy, while Wilfried Nancy looked out of his depth from the start.

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English Premier League

Man United sack Amorim after 14 months in charge, call it ‘right time’ for change

Darren Fletcher to take charge of first team for Wednesday’s game against Burnley.

Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim. Photo: EPA
Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim. Photo: EPA
Korea Times

Novo breaks through K League barrier as first foreign goalkeeper in 28 years

Korea has lifted the ban on its clubs signing foreign shot-stoppers, and Yongin FC have taken full advantage, signing 33-year-old Emanuel Novo.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong pay penalty despite rousing second-half recovery against Guangdong

City’s men fight back from 2-0 down only to lose shoot-out after Dudu and Wong Wai fail spot test.

Fifa

Argentina FA in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa, dirty money claims

Carlos Tevez claim over actions of governing body’s treasurer prompted investigation that uncovered 54 cars, helicopter at luxury property.

A member of the Argentine Federal Police walks after seizing a printer from the Claudio Chiqui Tapia stadium in Buenos Aires, which belongs to the soccer team Barracas Central, during a raid on December 9. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca just days before Manchester City clash

Enzo Maresca has left the club after team won just one of their past seven Premier League matches.

Chelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca. Photo: Reuters
Chelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Ruthless Arsenal end year on top, eye first Premier League title in 22 years

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta tells title rivals ‘we know what we want’ after 4-1 hammering of Aston Villa.

Chinese Super League

Striker Orr linked with Shanghai Port, Yue signs for Beijing Guoan

Chinese Taipei midfielder Timothy Chow also linked with Shanghai, leaving Alex Jojo’s future at the club in doubt.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Japanese football player ‘King Kazu’ signs for J-League team at 58

The former international is ready to ‘take on a new challenge’ in his professional career that started in 1986 for Brazilian team Santos.

Kazuyoshi Miura (left) playing for U.D Oliveirense against Academico de Viseu FC in Portugal when he was 56 years old. Photo: AP
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