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Hong Kong football bosses scrambling for India flights after Nepal cancellation
City team’s preparation for final Asian Cup qualifier thrown into turmoil but phlegmatic head coach Roberto Losada keeping cool head.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:34PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Asian women’s football champions Japan need ‘different tools’ to win World Cup
23 Mar 2026 - 4:50PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Music entrepreneur planning to add Supreme stardust to Hong Kong Premier League
22 Mar 2026 - 8:19PM
Formula One (F1)
Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by war
Since February, dozens of events due to be held have been cancelled or postponed, including football’s ‘Finalissima’, grands prix, MotoGP.
22 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Gulf countries like Bahrain have invested vast sums of money in bringing global sporting events to their shores. Photo: Reuters
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan beat Australia in final to claim continental title
The decider culminated a landmark tournament with more than 350,000 fans through the turnstiles, six times as many as the previous record.
21 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: record crowds mask old issues of gender, wealth inequality
While attendance figures have been impressive, on the pitch the gap between the continent’s traditional powers and the rest remains stark.
22 Mar 2026 - 12:00AM
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Fifa
Italy’s Azzurri face Fifa World Cup play-off again amid other sports’ success
The once-dominant men’s football team, four-time world champions, are at risk of failing to qualify for a third consecutive finals.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:45AM
Captain Fabio Cannavaro holds up the World Cup trophy after Italy beat France to win the 2006 final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, their fourth and last world title. Photo: Reuters
Fifa
Fifa boss got 33% bonus rise after Club World Cup in US$6 million pay deal
Football’s world body announces details of Gianni Infantino’s salary as part of transparency reforms passed on day he was elected in 2016.
20 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Football chiefs stopping bidding process to host 2031, 2035 Asian Cups
Several countries including Australia, Japan and South Korea had thrown their hats into the ring to stage both of the football tournaments.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:03PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Australia coach believes team able to ‘adapt’ in final against Japan
Saturday’s match at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium is a repeat of the 2014 and 2018 deciders, both of which the Matildas lost 1-0.
20 Mar 2026 - 2:30PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong coach eyeing life-changing role ahead of Nepal and India clashes
Roberto Losada navigating difficulties as he finalises latest squad but keen to win race for permanent post.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Roberto Losada acknowledges supporters before the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg back in December. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fifa
Iran ‘boycotting’ United States but not World Cup: football federation chief
Mehdi Taj says his country ‘will be preparing for the World Cup’, with Mexico’s leader saying her country was prepared to host Iran’s matches.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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Lionel Messi
Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Milan match, joins Ronaldo in elite club
Argentine World Cup winner reaches landmark in 1,142nd appearance for club and country, almost 100 games fewer than the Portuguese.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Philippines, North Korea win Asian Cup play-offs to reach 2027 Women’s World Cup
Two goals in five minutes send Filipinas into global tournament in Brazil, with North Koreans joining them after beating Chinese Taipei.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:02PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final with Australia
Coach Nils Nielsen says his side have played better despite their utterly dominant performance in Sydney.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:09PM
Japan’s Saki Kumagai (left) and Riko Ueki celebrate beating South Korea in their Women’s Asian Cup semi-final in Sydney. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite last 4 heartache
Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:07AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: Kerr’s stunner sends Australia into final, knocks China out
Matildas captain strikes semi-final winner from an acute angle to send hosts through, Japan or South Korea await in final.
17 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Malaysia out of Asian Cup race after AFC overturns wins, hands down US$50,000 fine
Malaysia punished for fielding ineligible players; wins over Nepal and Vietnam converted into 3-0 forfeits.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:39PM
The Football Association of Malaysia has been fined as part of the punishment handed down by the Asian Football Confederation. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026
Iran ‘negotiating’ with Fifa over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
Country’s participation in this summer’s tournament thrown into doubt by US and Israel attacks and Donald Trump’s threats.
18 Mar 2026 - 1:09AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
AFC has received no notification from Iran on World Cup withdrawal
Sports minister said it was impossible for the players to participate in the tournament after the US launched air strikes alongside Israel.
16 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: ex-Australia coach ‘enjoying journey with China’
The 51-year-old Ante Milicic managed the Matildas in 2019-20, taking the team to the last 16 of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: Japan have no fears about defence before South Korea semi
Two-time champions have not let in any goals in four games while scoring 24, but in Sydney will face a strong team that have scored 16.
16 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
Japan’s Riko Ueki (number 9) heads past Philippines’ goalkeeper Nina Meollo in their 7-0 quarter-final win in Sydney on Sunday. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong goalkeeper ‘winning bet’ after quitting school for football
Pong Cheuk-hei pushing for first international cap after excellent start with new club Kitchee following three years ‘learning how to lose’.
16 Mar 2026 - 1:15PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says women’s football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid
Zahra Ghanbari is the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind amid claims players had received threats against their families.
16 Mar 2026 - 2:00AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Women’s Asian Cup: ‘resilient’ China do not fear hosts, Japan smash Philippines
Holders meet Australia at 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium in Tuesday’s semi-final, while Japan will face South Korea in Sydney on Wednesday.
15 Mar 2026 - 3:43PM
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