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Former China head coach Li Tie is among the 73 people who have been banned from all football-related activities for life. Photo: AFP
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.

Fifa

Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China’s under-23 football team receive rapturous welcome home after Asian Cup run

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.

Jesse Yu in action for Hong Kong against Cambodia last November. Photo: Edmond So
Jesse Yu in action for Hong Kong against Cambodia last November. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

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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.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino said the finals would be ‘the greatest celebration of humanity’. Photo: Reuters
Fifa President Gianni Infantino said the finals would be ‘the greatest celebration of humanity’. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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.

Samuel Granada is flourishing with North District after arriving hungry and ambitious to succeed. Photo: Karma Lo
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’.

China’s under-23 football team celebrate reaching the final of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the first time after a 3-0 semi-final win over Vietnam in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Xinhua
China’s under-23 football team celebrate reaching the final of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup for the first time after a 3-0 semi-final win over Vietnam in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Xinhua
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 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’

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.

Jurgen Klopp led Borussia Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles and Liverpool to every trophy on offer. Photo: AFP
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.

New Indonesia head coach John Herdman ‍was officially unveiled as Patrick Kluivert’s successor on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
New Indonesia head coach John Herdman ‍was officially unveiled as Patrick Kluivert’s successor on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

Michael Carrick arrives at Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre in Carrington, England, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Michael Carrick arrives at Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre in Carrington, England, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
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.

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.

Malaysian football players, wearing yellow shirts, battle with their Vietnamese counterparts during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match in Kuala Lumpur in June last year. Photo: AFP
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.
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.

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.

Liam Rosenior left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday to take over at English Premier League side Chelsea. Photo: AFP
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