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New Indonesia head coach John Herdman ‍was officially unveiled as Patrick Kluivert’s successor on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

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

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

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.

Michael Carrick arrives at Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre in Carrington, England, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Michael Carrick arrives at Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre in Carrington, England, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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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.

Malaysian football players, wearing yellow shirts, battle with their Vietnamese counterparts during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match in Kuala Lumpur in June last year. Photo: AFP
Malaysian football players, wearing yellow shirts, battle with their Vietnamese counterparts during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match in Kuala Lumpur in June last year. Photo: AFP
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.

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
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.

Liam Rosenior left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday to take over at English Premier League side Chelsea. Photo: AFP
Liam Rosenior left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday to take over at English Premier League side Chelsea. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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.

Emanuel Novo played in the first and second tier in Portugal, and also spent time in Romania and Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty Images
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.

Hong Kong’s Vas Nunez gives Wong Wai a consoling pat on the head after his missed penalty handed Guangdong victory. Photo: HKFA
Hong Kong’s Vas Nunez gives Wong Wai a consoling pat on the head after his missed penalty handed Guangdong victory. Photo: HKFA
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.

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.

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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.

Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi (right) and manager Mikel Arteta celebrate after beating Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. Photo: dpa
Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi (right) and manager Mikel Arteta celebrate after beating Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. Photo: dpa
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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach deletes social media posts that criticised city’s football bosses

Women’s head coach Ricardo Rambo has scrubbed accounts of posts railing against ‘disgusting’ treatment of his players.

Hong Kong women’s football team head coach Ricardo Rambo has not been afraid to speak his mind in the past. Photo: Sun Yeung
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa boss Infantino hails World Cup demand after 150 million tickets requested

Gianni Infantino says there would be ‘no football in 150 countries in the world’ without Fifa, defends cost of attending matches.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino awards US President Donald Trump with the Fifa Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AP
Fifa president Gianni Infantino awards US President Donald Trump with the Fifa Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Camargo penalty saves Hong Kong in ill-tempered clash with 9-man Guangdong

Everton Camargo’s second-half spot kick earns new interim head coach Roberto Losada a draw in first game in charge.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach blasts ‘disgusting’ treatment, women told to change in men’s toilet

Women’s football head coach Ricardo Rambo lets rip ahead of Hong Kong’s clash with Guangdong in the 7th Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup.

Fifa

Year in football: growth, mismatches point to direction ‘beautiful game’ will take

‘Success’ of Club World Cup, bigger World Cup go hand in hand with more money, technology coming in, but player welfare is an issue.

Fifa described its expanded 32-team Club World Cup, won by English club Chelsea, as a “roaring success”. Photo: AP
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