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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
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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Fifa

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup

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Hong Kong Football Festival

Man City will wrap up league title by going into ‘cup final’ mode, says ex-star

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.

Liam Rosenior had been lured away from Strasbourg, the French club which is affiliated to Chelsea’s American owners, in January. Photo: AFP
Liam Rosenior had been lured away from Strasbourg, the French club which is affiliated to Chelsea’s American owners, in January. Photo: AFP
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.

AFC Champions League

Referee Ma Ning remains in Jeddah after AFC Champions League Elite controversy

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad were enraged by two decisions – post-match tensions boiled over, with fans throwing objects and a player sent off.

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Bayern Munich pledging to deliver ‘the best’ summer football in Hong Kong

Senior official for German club claims six-times European champions have pulling power to ‘fill two stadiums’ ahead of Aston Villa clash.

(Left to right) Stefan Effenberg, Rouven Kasper, Eric Fok, Rosanna Law, Zhou Quanqing of promoters Kuokai Sports, Ben Hatton, and former Villa and Bayern striker Alan McInally at the launch of the Audi Football Festival. Photo: Elson Li
(Left to right) Stefan Effenberg, Rouven Kasper, Eric Fok, Rosanna Law, Zhou Quanqing of promoters Kuokai Sports, Ben Hatton, and former Villa and Bayern striker Alan McInally at the launch of the Audi Football Festival. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival

Hong Kong a magnet for ‘world-class’ sport as football festival clubs confirmed

Festival returning in August after successful 2025 edition; City set for Inter Milan clash, with Chelsea tackling Juventus.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals

TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

ACL Elite: Kobe expecting tough quarter-final against Roberto Mancini’s Al-Sadd

Japanese side and Qatari club are among eight teams left in Jeddah in ‌the centralised finals series of the competition starting Thursday.

Agustin Soria of Al-Sadd (left) is challenged by Al-Hilal’s Saimon Bouabre during their Champions League Elite match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

American train bosses planning to fleece World Cup fans going to New York matches

Reports suggest New Jersey Transit could charge supporters US$100 to get to MetLife Stadium, up from usual cost of US$12.90.

The cost of getting to MetLife Stadium could become eye-wateringly high for World Cup fans this summer. Photo: AP
The cost of getting to MetLife Stadium could become eye-wateringly high for World Cup fans this summer. Photo: AP
AFC Champions League

AFC recommends expansion of Champions League Elite to 32 teams from 2026-27 season

Kitchee expected to play in the second-tier AFC Champions League Two next season, but spokesman has not heard from the governing body.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Iran war pauses dream of Hong Kong footballer taught by Iniesta, Gundogan

Part of recent city team under-20 camp, Ryan Fok was playing his best football with Dubai’s Gulf United before war put things on hold.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Champions-elect Kitchee out to prove they are city’s best despite cup final flop

Team closing on club’s 13th Premier League title and first since 2023, in Inigo Calderon’s maiden season in charge.

Matheus Dantas (left), Asier Illarramendi (centre) and Juninho celebrate a victory for Kitchee over Tai Po in January. Photo: Edmond So
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Children’s tournament at centre of latest match-fixing scandal in China football

Governing body bans four adults, launches investigation after teams trying to avoid winning score six own goals between them in under-10s game.

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The China Youth Football League clash between Dongcheng Sports School 16 Orange and Kickers Lan has sparked allegations of match-fixing. Photo: Handout
The China Youth Football League clash between Dongcheng Sports School 16 Orange and Kickers Lan has sparked allegations of match-fixing. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Bayern, Villa clash one of 3 matches set for feast of football in Hong Kong

Star strikers Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Lautaro Martinez could all be heading to city in August, but only if their countries flop at World Cup.

Fifa

Iran awaiting Fifa response on venue switch before making decision on World Cup

Country’s football body has been pushing to move team’s group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing ongoing war in region.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Bring on Ronaldo duel, Tursunov says after helping Lee Man claim League Cup

Dostonbek Tursunov presses claims for Uzbekistan World Cup call with man of the match display in victory over Kitchee.

Everton Camargo dribbles towards Matheus Dantas during the League Cup final at Mong Kok Stadium on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
Everton Camargo dribbles towards Matheus Dantas during the League Cup final at Mong Kok Stadium on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Kitchee international star eyeing Hong Kong League Cup joy to start huge week

Ruslan Mingazov seeking to add to trophy haul against Lee Man in Tuesday’s final in Mong Kok, aims to extend four-year stay in city.

Uefa Champions League

Real hope Champions League magic halts Bayern machine, Arsenal in character test

German side are arguably favourites to lift trophy but history is on La Liga team’s side, while Gunners must recover after straight losses.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Spanish former Villarreal goalkeeper embracing dream Hong Kong opportunity

Gianni Cassaro joined the district club in January but despite an ‘incredible experience’ he is unsure of his future beyond this season.

Gianni Cassaro dives to make a save during Eastern’s recent 2-1 defeat by Kitchee. Photo: Eastern SC
Americas and the Caribbean

1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured

The Ministry of Health reported the collapse of a wall inside the stadium in the capital, but police and the Alianza Lima club denied this.

A closed poster is seen at the entrance of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru, while police officers stand guard after a fatal accident. Photo: AFP
A closed poster is seen at the entrance of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru, while police officers stand guard after a fatal accident. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results

Hajime Moriyasu’s men look most likely to make impact among continent’s nine teams heading to North America after noteworthy wins in Europe.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women’s Asian Cup for ‘lacking passion’

Football association also said: ‘His coaching was a little too lax, a little too soft,’ the next full-time boss would likely be Japanese.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body of ‘ignoring’ prize money pleas

Champions Japan and runner-up Australia say ‘inequality between the men’s and women’s game remains’ despite financial success of their event.

Australia and Japan stand for the national anthems before the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup tournament last month. Photo: AFP
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