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Shinichi Chan (middle) celebrates scoring for Shanghai Shenhua. Photo: Weibo/ Shanghai Shenhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, Shanghai Shenhua star Shinichi Chan on mission to unearth city talent

Former Kitchee forward launches academy with best friend Bosley Yu, enlisting expertise of prominent local players and agent to the stars.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi tipped for Hong Kong return, Argentine gearing up for World Cup

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

Fifa

Fifa officials head to China to discuss bargain broadcasting deal for World Cup

Football’s global governing body is reportedly offering to slash the price and talks will also cover a package for 2026 and 2030 editions.

Both sides were said to be optimistic about reaching a deal and an announcement could be made in the second half of May. Photo :AFP
Both sides were said to be optimistic about reaching a deal and an announcement could be made in the second half of May. Photo :AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Record winners Japan drawn against defending champions Qatar in Asian Cup finals

Saudi Arabia, who are staging the tournament for the first time, will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine in the continent’s 24-team showpiece event.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Eastern boss plotting Hong Kong domination, exits ‘pain in process’ of progress

Manu Torres on board with club’s decision to wave goodbye to high-profile figures, accepts responsibility of taking ‘big, big club’ to top.

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Fifa

World Cup ticket prices dropping on resale market as Fifa triples ‘best’ price for final

News comes ⁠not long after its president, Gianni Infantino, defends the high costs ⁠and attributes them to the demand in the US market.

Of the 11 American stadiums hosting games, Houston’s NRG Stadium has had the greatest 14-day decline in resale ticket prices. Photo: AFP
Of the 11 American stadiums hosting games, Houston’s NRG Stadium has had the greatest 14-day decline in resale ticket prices. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football poised for Asean Cup windfall, China and India set to compete

City team could bank US$300,000 from winning second tier of inaugural tournament, Fifa invites China and India to play in first division.

Fifa

Iran FA chief wants Fifa guarantee country’s special forces will not be insulted

Mehdi Taj, who turned back from Canadian border over ‘disrespectful treatment’, says the assurance is needed for the team to take part.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football legend’s backing for U22 league but wants more games on grass

Helio Goncalves combining key role in Eastern District’s stingy defence with managing Premier League club’s emerging players.

Helio Goncalves (right) in action for Hong Kong during the city team’s friendly with Manchester United last year. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong set for Fifa Asean Cup Cambodia and Brunei battles

City team will reportedly vie for promotion as hosts in first edition of new competition, six sides to fight for Division 1 berth.

Hong Kong clashing with Cambodia during a Hong Kong Stadium friendly in October 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong clashing with Cambodia during a Hong Kong Stadium friendly in October 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fifa

China fans: why pay to watch a World Cup we’re not in, can get for free online?

Chinese fans back state broadcaster in battle with Fifa over TV rights, with poor kick-off times and bad national team hurting interest.

Fifa

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India’s low offer, no China decision

Lack of deal from the two nations, which accounted for almost 25 per cent of TV, digital streaming reach for 2022 tournament, is unusual.

Fifa

Dutch league avoids chaos as court dismisses lawsuit over Indonesia passport

NAC Breda had contested 6-0 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, whose defender Dean James was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Mika Godts (right) scores Ajax’s second goal in their 2-0 win last month over NAC Breda, who sit second from bottom of the Eredivisie. Photo: AFP
North Korea

Pitch perfect diplomacy? North Korean footballers head to South Korea

The visit by Naegohyang Women’s FC to South Korea’s Suwon for a competitive match does not signal a thaw in inter-Korea ties, analysts say.

South Korea’s Suwon FC Women and North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC walk onto the pitch ahead of their Asian Football Confederation Women’s Champions League group stage match in Myanmar in November. Photo: YouTube/The AFC Hub
South Korea’s Suwon FC Women and North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC walk onto the pitch ahead of their Asian Football Confederation Women’s Champions League group stage match in Myanmar in November. Photo: YouTube/The AFC Hub
AFC Champions League

Hong Kong title winners Kitchee seeking Asian Champions League answers

Continental governing body proposing revamp of its club competitions, city champions in dark over plans for next season.

Fifa

The Indonesian passport row that could throw Dutch football into total chaos

Court case involving defender Dean James, who was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign, could lead to 133 matches being replayed.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in USA

Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled at the 76th Fifa Congress. Photo: AFP
Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled at the 76th Fifa Congress. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong to host Fifa Asean Cup tournament, but local bosses silent on new deal

Division 2 of inaugural tournament that throws city’s team into new competition destined for city this year.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Juventus Hong Kong trip a ‘double-edged sword’, says ex-Dutch star Edgar Davids

Italian club’s former midfielder sees positives in promoting club brand in new markets, but issues warning over player welfare.

Uefa Champions League

PSG, Bayern coaches predict more thrills in return leg after ‘ode to football’

Luis Enrique has ‘never experienced a match of such intensity’ as teams now head to venue of French side’s first Champions League title win.

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during their Champions League first-leg semi-final against Bayern Munich in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Fifa

Fifa says Afghan women’s team can play in tournaments without Taliban approval

Fifa Council agrees to amend federation’s rules at meeting in Vancouver, opens door to potential LA Olympics qualifying campaign.

Members of Afghan Women United celebrate after scoring against Chad, in their first international tournament since fleeing their country. Photo: AP
Members of Afghan Women United celebrate after scoring against Chad, in their first international tournament since fleeing their country. Photo: AP
Fifa

Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress

Concerns over greater costs, Iran’s participation the main issues less than two months before first 48-team edition of tournament.

Uefa Champions League

Champions League semis contrast easy-on-eye PSG-Bayern, robust Atletico-Arsenal

Holders PSG and German champions Bayern each have won Champions League in past six seasons, while Atletico, Arsenal have never lifted trophy.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

World Cup in USA backed by Germany legend despite mixed memories of 1994 finals

Stefan Effenberg trusts US and co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, to host fine tournament, challenges Thomas Tuchel to solve England riddle.

Stefan Effenberg hoists the Champions League trophy following Bayern Munich’s victory over Valencia in the 2001 final. Photo: Reuters
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