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Donald Trump
Fifa gives Trump its new peace prize at World Cup draw
The US president, who has campaigned for but not received a Nobel Peace Prize, says he doesn’t need awards, just wants to ‘save lives’.
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Fifa World Cup draw: how to watch, who plays where, will Trump win peace prize?
5 Dec 2025 - 2:29PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire
4 Dec 2025 - 8:43PM
Fifa
Trump looms over Fifa World Cup draw as it starts countdown to 2026 finals
US president expected to play prominent role as Washington stages draw for the tournament, to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:05PM
Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) speaks alongside US President Donald Trump at the White House in March. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
As Hong Kong end Westwood era, student who ‘has everything’ is tipped for debut
The 21-year-old was peripheral at Kitchee until arrival of coach Inigo Calderon, who says player can be ‘a top, top, top centre-back’.
4 Dec 2025 - 11:51AM
English Premier League
Hillsborough disaster report says 12 UK police officers would have faced charges
Police initially tried to blame Liverpool fans after 97 died in UK’s worst stadium crush, with some officers amending statements.
3 Dec 2025 - 1:16AM
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Fifa
Footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal are ‘victims’, ban unfair, says union
FIFPro says the sanctions by Fifa on the seven players declared to have Malaysian ancestry ‘are grossly disproportionate’.
2 Dec 2025 - 4:27PM
Malaysia’s Joao Figueiredo (in yellow) scores during Malaysia’s 4-0 win over Vietnam in an Asian Cup qualifier in Kuala Lumpur on June 10. Photo: AFP
English Premier League
Chinese fans lambast EPL club Brighton over Mitoma’s Imperial Japan soldier post
English Premier League side apologises after social media post showing Japanese winger holding image of WWII soldier while posing with fan.
1 Dec 2025 - 7:37PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Sham Shui Po edge South China in Division 1 as players, fans back call to play on
With Premier League matches among elite sport fixtures cancelled out of respect for Tai Po fire, football seemed to be a source of solace.
1 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Not a typical footballer: how Inigo Calderon stands out from Hong Kong crowd
Kitchee’s new Spanish boss likes to ‘ink and think’ and prefers a camper van to a Porsche, but he has found fast lane in city’s Premier League.
29 Nov 2025 - 5:08PM
Singapore
Can new coach Gavin Lee restore hope and pride in Singapore football?
Lee’s appointment, following the Lions’ qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup, is a ‘long-needed change’ in Singapore football, analysts say.
29 Nov 2025 - 12:33PM
Gavin Lee has been appointed permanent head coach of the Singapore national football team on an 18-month contract. Photo: Football Association of Singapore
Fifa World Cup
South Korea, Japan considering joint bid for 2035 men’s football Asian Cup
Official says plans are at early stage and would first have to be approved by governments of both nations, which co-hosted 2022 World Cup.
28 Nov 2025 - 4:21PM
Singapore
Singapore names Gavin Lee permanent head football coach after Hong Kong win
Lee secured the role following the men’s national football team’s historic Asian Cup qualification earlier this month.
28 Nov 2025 - 3:49PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Eastern boss and Tai Po resident Losada praying for victims of deadly fire
Head coach says ACL2 defeat trivial in context of people losing their lives, expects weekend fixtures to be cancelled.
28 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM
Saudi Pro League
Ronaldo is only foreign player worth his pay, says Saudi ex-sports chief
Former minister warns that influx of foreign players is sidelining local talent, calls for urgent reforms to protect national team’s future.
28 Nov 2025 - 1:00AM
Cristiano Ronaldo scoring Al-Nassr’s spectacular fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Tai Po footballers pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims during match in Sydney
Match in Australia a day after the tragedy sees Tai Po players observe a minute’s silence and wear black armbands.
28 Nov 2025 - 10:29AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
As Hong Kong seeks new football coach, Roberto Losada says he is ‘super-ready’
Eastern boss reveals he is keen to replace Ashley Westwood as he urges his team to overcome fear in Thursday’s AFC Champions League Two tie.
27 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
As Hong Kong football licks its wounds, Tse wants Tai Po to lift city in AFC tie
After Hong Kong’s loss to Singapore, another do-or-die game sees Tai Po travel to Sydney for Asian Champions League clash with Macarthur.
25 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
Tai Po goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing in action against Eastern District on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
No one ‘hurting more than me’ Westwood says, after football bosses confirm exit
Head coach Ashley Westwood’s days were numbered after the disappointing loss to Singapore ended any hopes of reaching Asian Cup finals.
24 Nov 2025 - 11:04PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Tai Po boss eyes Hong Kong job, keeper hits back at Westwood as saga rumbles on
Lee Chi-kin led side to Hong Kong Premier League title in 2024-25, while dropped goalkeeper Tse says he wanted to face Singapore.
23 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
Malaysia
Malaysia suspends funding for football association over documentation scandal
The government says funds allocated to FAM could not be diverted to finance its legal challenge against Fifa’s ruling in the scandal.
21 Nov 2025 - 6:36PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
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Hong Kong football boss Westwood to leave job days after Singapore defeat
Source says head coach to go after 15 months in the post, with departure tied to failure to qualify for 2027 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.
21 Nov 2025 - 7:31PM
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Ashley Westwood speaks to the media before the game against Singapore that appears likely to have been his last in charge. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football chief backs manager Westwood after fans call for sacking
HKFA president Pui Kwan-kay also says he will not bow to pressure stemming from comments made by sports minister Rosanna Law.
20 Nov 2025 - 8:42PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong fans want Westwood sacked, sports minister questions coach’s tactics
Supporters take to social media to vent frustration at city’s head coach Ashley Westwood after Asian Cup qualifying loss at home to Singapore.
20 Nov 2025 - 11:12AM
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Singapore
Singapore minister sorry for derogatory remarks on Hong Kong football team
David Neo is heard saying ‘idiots’ in a video when referring to Hong Kong’s football team and fans after a key Asian Cup qualifier match.
20 Nov 2025 - 11:29AM
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