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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.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:59PM
Fifa
Fifa says Afghan women’s team can play in tournaments without Taliban approval
29 Apr 2026 - 1:27PM
Fifa
Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress
28 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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.
27 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
PSG have been peaking in the second half of the season, and have found a new level since signing Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (middle) in January last year. Photo: Reuters
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.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
AFC Champions League
Saudi PIF-owned Al-Ahli make AFC Champions League Elite history
Head coach Matthias Jaissle’s 10-man team overcome Machida Zelvia in Jeddah final to retain trophy.
26 Apr 2026 - 11:36AM
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Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Irish footballers return to China 50 years after tour akin to ‘going to the moon’
Players from a university in Ireland were invited to play in China in 1976 – and accidentally found themselves witnessing history.
26 Apr 2026 - 8:04AM
A squad of football players from University College Dublin were invited by the Chinese football association to play a series of matches across the country in 1976. Photo: X/ChinaEmbIreland
Fifa
4 tickets to World Cup final listed on Fifa’s resale site for US$2 million each
The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:18PM
Hong Kong Football Festival
Italy are too big a football nation to keep missing World Cups, says Vieri
It’s time for action instead of empty talk towards fixing the problems, says Inter Milan legend, who scored nine goals in two World Cups.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Fifa
US says Iran welcome at World Cup, distances itself from envoy’s Italy proposal
Secretary of State denies that Washington had asked Iranian team not to come, but warns that some members of delegation may not be welcome.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Japanese team with school coach to cap remarkable AFC Champions League journey
Tokyo club Machida Zelvia, who had never played in Japan’s top flight until 2024, are one win away from becoming Asian club champions.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Machida Zelvia’s Yuki Soma (left) scores the winning goal in his team’s 1-0 Asian Champions League Elite semi-final win over Shabab Al-Ahli in Jeddah on Tuesday. Photo: Kyodo
Fifa
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup
Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead of Qatar.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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Hong Kong Football Festival
Man City will wrap up league title by going into ‘cup final’ mode, says ex-star
Shaun Wright-Phillips will not entertain thoughts about rivals Arsenal crumbling, and says league leaders will ‘play their hearts out’.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
English Premier League
Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after less than 4 months in charge
Ownership group BlueCo have overseen the firing of five permanent managers in less than five full seasons since taking control of the club.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:01AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
US President Donald Trump greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025. Photo: AP
AFC Champions League
Referee Ma Ning remains in Jeddah after AFC Champions League Elite controversy
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad were enraged by two decisions – post-match tensions boiled over, with fans throwing objects and a player sent off.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:59PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Bayern Munich pledging to deliver ‘the best’ summer football in Hong Kong
Senior official for German club claims six-times European champions have pulling power to ‘fill two stadiums’ ahead of Aston Villa clash.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:36PM
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Hong Kong Football Festival
Hong Kong a magnet for ‘world-class’ sport as football festival clubs confirmed
Festival returning in August after successful 2025 edition; City set for Inter Milan clash, with Chelsea tackling Juventus.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:53AM
Former stars (back row, left to right) Shaun Wright-Phillips, Christian Vieri, Roberto Di Matteo and Edgar Davids at the launch of the 2026 Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Football Festival
Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals
TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
ACL Elite: Kobe expecting tough quarter-final against Roberto Mancini’s Al-Sadd
Japanese side and Qatari club are among eight teams left in Jeddah in the centralised finals series of the competition starting Thursday.
16 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
American train bosses planning to fleece World Cup fans going to New York matches
Reports suggest New Jersey Transit could charge supporters US$100 to get to MetLife Stadium, up from usual cost of US$12.90.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
AFC Champions League
AFC recommends expansion of Champions League Elite to 32 teams from 2026-27 season
Kitchee expected to play in the second-tier AFC Champions League Two next season, but spokesman has not heard from the governing body.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:39PM
Al-Ahli won the tournament last year, beating Kawasaki in the final: Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Iran war pauses dream of Hong Kong footballer taught by Iniesta, Gundogan
Part of recent city team under-20 camp, Ryan Fok was playing his best football with Dubai’s Gulf United before war put things on hold.
13 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Champions-elect Kitchee out to prove they are city’s best despite cup final flop
Team closing on club’s 13th Premier League title and first since 2023, in Inigo Calderon’s maiden season in charge.
11 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Children’s tournament at centre of latest match-fixing scandal in China football
Governing body bans four adults, launches investigation after teams trying to avoid winning score six own goals between them in under-10s game.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
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