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Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri was among the well wishers when Manu Torres accepted the Eastern head coach post. 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.

English Premier League

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says ‘I never felt like a world-class coach’

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

New Indonesia head coach John Herdman calls on team to harness disappointment

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.

China’s under-23 football team (orange) finished second in their group at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

Macclesfield Town’s Josh Kay celebrates with fans after beating Crystal Palace. Photo: AP
Macclesfield Town’s Josh Kay celebrates with fans after beating Crystal Palace. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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.

Manu Torres (left) issues instructions to winger Gil Martins as he gets to know the Eastern players during a training session in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Eastern SC.
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.

Malaysia’s players pose before the start of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier Group F football match between Malaysia and Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP
Malaysia’s players pose before the start of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier Group F football match between Malaysia and Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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.

Manchester United parted ways with Ruben Amorim after 14 months. Photo: Reuters
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.

Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim. Photo: EPA
Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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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.

A member of the Argentine Federal Police walks after seizing a printer from the Claudio Chiqui Tapia stadium in Buenos Aires, which belongs to the soccer team Barracas Central, during a raid on December 9. Photo: Reuters
A member of the Argentine Federal Police walks after seizing a printer from the Claudio Chiqui Tapia stadium in Buenos Aires, which belongs to the soccer team Barracas Central, during a raid on December 9. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong striker Matt Orr has been heavily linked with a move to Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

Kazuyoshi Miura (left) playing for U.D Oliveirense against Academico de Viseu FC in Portugal when he was 56 years old. Photo: AP
Kazuyoshi Miura (left) playing for U.D Oliveirense against Academico de Viseu FC in Portugal when he was 56 years old. Photo: AP
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.

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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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.

Hong Kong’s Sun Ming-him (right) fires his side ahead at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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