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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football landscape shifting ahead of Senior Shield semi-final weekend
North District aiming to overcome Tai Po to reach first major final, before Eastern try to rescue campaign in match against BC Rangers.
6 Feb 2026 - 5:30PM
Fifa Women's World Cup
Women’s Asian Cup: China coach Milicic overcomes burnout to oversee title defence
5 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
English Premier League
Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe
4 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong’s Kitchee sign ex-La Liga forward Martin Merquelanz in show of intent
The 30-year-old becomes fifth Spaniard on league leaders’ books as Inigo Calderon seeks to heap more pressure on title rivals.
4 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
Martin Merquelanz made the last of his 18 appearances for two-time La Liga champions Real Sociedad in May 2021. His last club was FC Andorra in the Spanish second tier. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups
Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president.
4 Feb 2026 - 2:30PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit
Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.
3 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
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Fifa
Fifa boss sorry for offending British football fans, defends Trump peace prize
Gianni Infantino, who awarded Trump the inaugural Fifa peace prize, had said the Qatar World Cup was special because ‘no Brit was arrested’.
3 Feb 2026 - 1:52AM
US President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Fifa’s Gianni Infantino as he is presented with the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize, at the Kennedy Centre in Washington on December 5. Photo: AP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott
Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:58PM
Fifa
Anger continues to build in Malaysia over naturalised players scandal
Following the mass resignations of governing body’s executives, critics and pundits believe addressing issues from bottom up is the way forward.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal
The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
Malaysia
Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate
Nothing will change if the same officials are re-elected with no one held accountable for the ‘heritage players’ fiasco, observers say.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:12PM
The Football Association of Malaysia’s logo is displayed at its headquarters in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China bans 73 from all football for life, hits 13 teams with fines, points loss
Former Chinese Football Association president Chen Xuyuan, ex-national team coach Li Tie among those punished.
29 Jan 2026 - 3:39PM
Fifa
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
Entire executive committee of game’s governing body in country resigns to ‘mitigate risk’ of further punishment, acting president says.
28 Jan 2026 - 3:59PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China’s under-23 football team receive rapturous welcome home after Asian Cup run
Keeper Li Hao’s solid performances help increase his social media following by more than 600,000 followers; Xu Bin linked to Premier League.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong club Eastern stage coup to re-sign star from mainland China
Jesse Yu Joy-yin returning to district club after a year with China League One club Shijiazhuang Gongfu, North District add two more players.
26 Jan 2026 - 10:15PM
Jesse Yu in action for Hong Kong against Cambodia last November. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong giants Kitchee christen new home in style as champions Tai Po flounder
Inigo Calderon’s team sprint into 4-0 half-time lead but are given scare as visitors belatedly come to life to score twice.
25 Jan 2026 - 7:58PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Chinese U-23s win credit for ‘igniting new hope’ despite Asian Cup loss to Japan
Mainland youngsters concede twice in each half as Japan retain title; fans and executives draw encouragement for future.
25 Jan 2026 - 6:40PM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Fifa president jokes about British football fans, defends ticket prices
Gianni Infantino also addressed concerns around the staging of this summer’s finals in the United States at the World Economic Forum.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:04PM
Fifa President Gianni Infantino said the finals would be ‘the greatest celebration of humanity’. Photo: Reuters
Deloitte
Real are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool top EPL despite mediocre seasons
Spanish champions Barcelona second as Merseyside club are No 1 in Premier League for first time, Man Utd fall to lowest position.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:03PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China football fans set to flock to Saudi Arabia to support under-23 team in cup final
The Chinese consulate-general in Jeddah quickly shut down online rumours that Chinese passport holders could attend the final for free.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:39PM
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.
22 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China defy expectations to reach final of AFC U-23 Asian Cup for first time
Head coach Antonio Puche Vicente is full of praise for his team: ‘I think we played an excellent game today, both with and without the ball’.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:04PM
China’s under-23 football team celebrate reaching the final of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the first time after a 3-0 semi-final win over Vietnam in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea’s women footballers threaten to boycott matches ahead of Asian Cup
Team complained of ‘clear and undeniable differences’ from the conditions enjoyed by the men’s national players when on international duty.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:59PM
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.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:02PM
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