Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min is back on international duty as South Korea continue their World Cup qualifying campaign. Photo: Reuters

South Korea and Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup

Change of coach unlikely to stop South Korea picking up another three points against Thailand in their Group C clash on Thursday.

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Coach plots World Cup upset as Hong Kong FA stays silent over contract talks

Jorn Andersen has heard nothing about his future from the city’s football bosses since January’s AFC Asian Cup finals, but is now focused on side’s qualifying campaign.

Jorn Andersen has heard nothing about his future from the city’s football bosses since January’s AFC Asian Cup finals, but is now focused on side’s qualifying campaign.

19 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong boss gets footballers suited up, but does dressing well mean success?

Hong Kong national team’s stylish travelling attire is the brainchild of coach Jorn Andersen, who wants players to be more professional in every way – but it’s nothing new.

Hong Kong national team’s stylish travelling attire is the brainchild of coach Jorn Andersen, who wants players to be more professional in every way – but it’s nothing new.

18 Mar 2024 - 5:00PM

Liverpool favourite Lucas recalls ‘amazing’ Hong Kong debut, respects Asian fans

Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says Hong Kong will always be a ‘special place’ after he made his Reds debut in the city 17 years ago.

Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says Hong Kong will always be a ‘special place’ after he made his Reds debut in the city 17 years ago.

16 Mar 2024 - 1:00PM

Holders Man City to face Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals

Defending champions will meet Spanish side for third year running in European competition.

Defending champions will meet Spanish side for third year running in European competition.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:50PM

Opinion

Lionel Messi sitting out the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong exhibition game was because of an injury and not his fault, and the idea he should have addressed fans to explain the situation is misconceived.

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The ability to go to Premier League games is a big plus of English life that fans may miss upon moving to Hong Kong. But cheering on local teams provides an atmospheric – and fairly good-standard – alternative.

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Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea at the end of the season to take charge of the US women’s team. Photo: Reuters

Player-to-player relationships on women’s teams ‘inappropriate’ says USA boss

Hayes is expected to take charge of America team for two friendlies against South Korea in June.

15 Mar 2024 - 1:58PM

Belgium football team’s new away kit a tribute to comic book legend Tintin

The Belgium FA has unveiled the new kits for its male and female teams, with the home kit in the traditional red while the away kit is a tribute to the famous cartoon character.

The Belgium FA has unveiled the new kits for its male and female teams, with the home kit in the traditional red while the away kit is a tribute to the famous cartoon character.

14 Mar 2024 - 10:49PM

Chinese football gets new top man, with Zhang Jiasheng made party chief

Although there has been no official announcement, website shows Zhang is now Secretary of the Party Committee of the Chinese Football Association.

Although there has been no official announcement, website shows Zhang is now Secretary of the Party Committee of the Chinese Football Association.

14 Mar 2024 - 7:30PM

South Korean striker Hwang Ui-jo’s sister-in-law jailed over leak of explicit videos

The unnamed defendant received a three-year sentence for sharing the videos on social media while pretending to be an ex-girlfriend of the Nottingham Forest striker.

The unnamed defendant received a three-year sentence for sharing the videos on social media while pretending to be an ex-girlfriend of the Nottingham Forest striker.

14 Mar 2024 - 2:42PM

Tickets to watch China’s friendly against Australia sell out in 4 hours

Fans snap up 30,000 tickets for game in Adelaide in May, the 13th successive time women’s team has attracted a capacity crowd.

Fans snap up 30,000 tickets for game in Adelaide in May, the 13th successive time women’s team has attracted a capacity crowd.

12 Mar 2024 - 5:26PM

Can Manchester City owners succeed in Chinese football with Shenzhen Peng City?

Co-owned by City Football Group and newly relocated from Chengdu, the Chinese Super League newcomers were routed in their first home match and drew a modest crowd.

Co-owned by City Football Group and newly relocated from Chengdu, the Chinese Super League newcomers were routed in their first home match and drew a modest crowd.

11 Mar 2024 - 6:25PM

Lee Kang-in picked for South Korea despite table tennis fight with Son Heung-min

The duo were involved in a bust-up over a table-tennis match on the eve of the Koreans’ Asian Cup semi-final loss against Jordan in which Son played with a dislocated finger.

The duo were involved in a bust-up over a table-tennis match on the eve of the Koreans’ Asian Cup semi-final loss against Jordan in which Son played with a dislocated finger.

11 Mar 2024 - 3:30PM

Amid Hong Kong talent drain, Sun hails ‘more competitive’ mainland Chinese league

Hong Kong international set to play his second match for Cangzhou Mighty Lions on Sunday, and has already welcomed the benefits of his new environment.

Hong Kong international set to play his second match for Cangzhou Mighty Lions on Sunday, and has already welcomed the benefits of his new environment.

8 Mar 2024 - 5:52PM

Women’s football ‘fighting for everything we deserve’, world’s best Bonmati says

Barcelona’s World Cup-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati says ‘a lot of changes’ are needed to achieve equality, urging football ‘to invest in us, and give us the opportunity’.

Barcelona’s World Cup-winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati says ‘a lot of changes’ are needed to achieve equality, urging football ‘to invest in us, and give us the opportunity’.

8 Mar 2024 - 7:00AM

Fok: Hong Kong should bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup with Macau, GBA cities

City delegate told the NPC there were enough facilities in Kai Tak Sports Park and Guangzhou Nansha Urban Sports Complex to meet the needs of the competition.

City delegate told the NPC there were enough facilities in Kai Tak Sports Park and Guangzhou Nansha Urban Sports Complex to meet the needs of the competition.

6 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

How can Messi-style tours satisfy Asia fans? Barcelona’s Gundogan has a solution

‘I have experience of going to three different countries in 10 days,’ midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says. ‘It makes it very difficult.’

‘I have experience of going to three different countries in 10 days,’ midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says. ‘It makes it very difficult.’

2 Mar 2024 - 4:56PM

Premier League revolution in Hong Kong? Clubs want city’s FA to share power

FA chiefs ‘have no expertise’ around promoting game, says Lee Man president Norman Lee, as top-flight clubs’ low revenues drive them to discuss changes to the city’s domestic football.

FA chiefs ‘have no expertise’ around promoting game, says Lee Man president Norman Lee, as top-flight clubs’ low revenues drive them to discuss changes to the city’s domestic football.

2 Mar 2024 - 4:24PM

After China’s Messi divorce, football counts cost of own-goal in Hong Kong

With Lionel Messi’s club Inter Miami condemned and his Argentina national team no longer welcome, past rows involving NBA and WTA offer clues as to what those involved risk losing.

With Lionel Messi’s club Inter Miami condemned and his Argentina national team no longer welcome, past rows involving NBA and WTA offer clues as to what those involved risk losing.

2 Mar 2024 - 12:39AM

Arsenal, Chelsea advise Hong Kong’s Eastern for launch of team in mainland China

Shunde Eastern will play in the fourth-tier Guangdong Super League, with plans for a large youth academy also taking shape.

Shunde Eastern will play in the fourth-tier Guangdong Super League, with plans for a large youth academy also taking shape.

1 Mar 2024 - 5:02PM

Hong Kong star Sun completes mainland China move, joins Cangzhou for new season

Hong Kong talent Sun Ming-him completes transfer to Chinese Super League club Cangzhou Mighty Lions, rewarded for Asian Games and Asian Cup performances.

Hong Kong talent Sun Ming-him completes transfer to Chinese Super League club Cangzhou Mighty Lions, rewarded for Asian Games and Asian Cup performances.

29 Feb 2024 - 4:37PM