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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
Fifa
Fifa boss sorry for offending British football fans, defends Trump peace prize
3 Feb 2026 - 1:52AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott
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
Malaysian football was thrown into fresh chaos when the local governing body’s entire executive body quit. Photo: AFP
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
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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
Former China head coach Li Tie is among the 73 people who have been banned from all football-related activities for life. Photo: AFP
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
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
Kitchee’s Cheng Chin-lung (right) in a jostle for the ball with Tai Po’s Marcao at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
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
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
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
Chinese football fans are expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia in large numbers to cheer on the under-23 team. Photo: handout
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
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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 Korea Professional Footballers’ Association made public a joint statement that they sent with national team players to the Korea Football Association (KFA) in September last year. Photo: AFP
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
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.
16 Jan 2026 - 10:30PM
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.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:10PM
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.
14 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
13 Jan 2026 - 7:24PM
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.
11 Jan 2026 - 8:23AM
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