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It has not been confirmed which World Cup edition the region might be targeting, but the first available tournament is in 2038. Saudi Arabia is set to be the next Asian host in 2034. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Malaysia

Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off reboot debate

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China bans 73 from all football for life, hits 13 teams with fines, points loss

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.

A Malaysian football association (FAM) vehicle leaving the FAM’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
A Malaysian football association (FAM) vehicle leaving the FAM’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

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
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.

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.

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.

Real Madrid (in white) topped Deloitte’s Football Money League despite not winning either La Liga or the Champions League. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Chinese football fans are expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia in large numbers to cheer on the under-23 team. Photo: handout
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.

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’.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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
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.

Kazuyoshi Miura poses with third division J-League team Fukushima United’s football top during a press conference. Photo: AP
Kazuyoshi Miura poses with third division J-League team Fukushima United’s football top during a press conference. Photo: AP
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.

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
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