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Members of PERSAS, an amputee football club from Surabaya, Indonesia, train in gruelling conditions. Their physical disabilities notwithstanding, it has not stopped them from pursuing their football dreams. With a passion for football and training hard, the team hopes to play in tournaments and eventually win a trophy.
A statue of Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled in western India on December 28, 2021. A lawmaker hopes the statue will inspire local youth to “take football to another level”. But some critics say Indian football players should have been honoured instead of Ronaldo.
A statue of Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled in western India on December 28, 2021. A lawmaker hopes the statue will inspire local youth to “take football to another level”. But some critics say Indian football players should have been honoured instead of Ronaldo.
Hong Kong born footballer, Lee Wai-tong is considered one of the five greatest players of all time, along with Pele and Stanley Matthews. Who is he?
Hong Kong born footballer, Lee Wai-tong is considered one of the five greatest players of all time, along with Pele and Stanley Matthews. Who is he?
The collapse of the controversial European Super League (ESL) has been greeted by disappointment among some Chinese football fans. The plan to set up a new football league fell through after the majority of the 12 football clubs pulled out amid fierce backlash from European football supporters. But business observers say the decision to shelve the plan is a missed opportunity.
The collapse of the controversial European Super League (ESL) has been greeted by disappointment among some Chinese football fans. The plan to set up a new football league fell through after the majority of the 12 football clubs pulled out amid fierce backlash from European football supporters. But business observers say the decision to shelve the plan is a missed opportunity.
Plans for a new football competition in Europe were announced on April 19, 2021, as 12 of Europe’s most powerful football clubs prepared to join a breakaway European Super League. The clubs are expected to leave the Uefa Champions League and start their own competition "as soon as possible". Three additional founding members are expected to join and five other clubs plan to earn the right to compete annually. The new league threatens to completely shake up European football to its core, and leaves the world's biggest sport and the prestigious Champions League facing an uncertain future. The announcement, not surprisingly, has sparked fierce reaction from fans.
Plans for a new football competition in Europe were announced on April 19, 2021, as 12 of Europe’s most powerful football clubs prepared to join a breakaway European Super League. The clubs are expected to leave the Uefa Champions League and start their own competition "as soon as possible". Three additional founding members are expected to join and five other clubs plan to earn the right to compete annually. The new league threatens to completely shake up European football to its core, and leaves the world's biggest sport and the prestigious Champions League facing an uncertain future. The announcement, not surprisingly, has sparked fierce reaction from fans.
Chinese football fans have been visiting the embassy of Argentina in Beijing, where a memorial has been set up for them to pay their respects to the late football superstar, Diego Maradona. Maradona, who died of a heart attack on November 25, will be remembered as the king of football by many Chinese fans who remember his exploits on the pitch in the 1980s and 90s.
Chinese football fans have been visiting the embassy of Argentina in Beijing, where a memorial has been set up for them to pay their respects to the late football superstar, Diego Maradona. Maradona, who died of a heart attack on November 25, will be remembered as the king of football by many Chinese fans who remember his exploits on the pitch in the 1980s and 90s.
Police and fans of Diego Maradona clashed as thousands queued in Argentine capital Buenos Aires to see the casket of the late football icon on November 26, 2020. Authorities had restricted access to the Casa Rosada presidential palace ahead of the closure for the public wake at 4pm local time. As a result of the clashes, the Argentine government said the public vigil had been extended for three hours.
Police and fans of Diego Maradona clashed as thousands queued in Argentine capital Buenos Aires to see the casket of the late football icon on November 26, 2020. Authorities had restricted access to the Casa Rosada presidential palace ahead of the closure for the public wake at 4pm local time. As a result of the clashes, the Argentine government said the public vigil had been extended for three hours.
Tens of thousands of fans of Diego Maradona gathered in Buenos Aires on November 26, 2020, as the football legend's cortege moved from the Casa Rosada presidential palace to the Bella Vista cemetery. Maradona died at home at the age of 60 from a heart attack on November 25. Not all in the crowd were wearing masks, despite fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tens of thousands of fans of Diego Maradona gathered in Buenos Aires on November 26, 2020, as the football legend's cortege moved from the Casa Rosada presidential palace to the Bella Vista cemetery. Maradona died at home at the age of 60 from a heart attack on November 25. Not all in the crowd were wearing masks, despite fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Argentina’s football legend Diego Maradona died of a heart attack at his home in the suburb of Tigre north of Buenos Aires on November 25, 2020. His death came less than a month after his 60th birthday.
Argentina’s football legend Diego Maradona died of a heart attack at his home in the suburb of Tigre north of Buenos Aires on November 25, 2020. His death came less than a month after his 60th birthday.
Argentine football star Lionel Messi told FC Barcelona that he wants to leave the club. His decision came after a humiliating 8-2 loss to FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Argentine football star Lionel Messi told FC Barcelona that he wants to leave the club. His decision came after a humiliating 8-2 loss to FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Thousands of Liverpool football fans gathered at Anfield stadium in northwest England on June 25, 2020, to celebrate their Premier League win. It was the Reds first league title in 30 years.
Thousands of Liverpool football fans gathered at Anfield stadium in northwest England on June 25, 2020, to celebrate their Premier League win. It was the Reds first league title in 30 years.
Italian football club Juventus’ Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus on March 12, 2020. The team said the defender and those who had contact with him were being isolated. Earlier, a player from German football club Hannover 96 was also confirmed as having Covid-19.
Italian football club Juventus’ Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus on March 12, 2020. The team said the defender and those who had contact with him were being isolated. Earlier, a player from German football club Hannover 96 was also confirmed as having Covid-19.
We caught up with Arsenal and England football legend, Ian Wright in Hong Kong. He spoke about what he hopes for his beloved Arsenal, the players he would love to have played with, racism in football and whether he would have considered a move to China during his playing days.
We caught up with Arsenal and England football legend, Ian Wright in Hong Kong. He spoke about what he hopes for his beloved Arsenal, the players he would love to have played with, racism in football and whether he would have considered a move to China during his playing days.
Myanmar teen San Thaw Thaw quit her family’s paddy fields to follow her football dreams in Yangon. Now she is a striker with the under-19 national women’s team. Growing up in a country where men dominate sports, San is defying gender stereotypes in conservative Myanmar.
Myanmar teen San Thaw Thaw quit her family’s paddy fields to follow her football dreams in Yangon. Now she is a striker with the under-19 national women’s team. Growing up in a country where men dominate sports, San is defying gender stereotypes in conservative Myanmar.
Three young Chinese freestyle footballers on Sunday took up the challenge to juggle a football all the way up to Tianmen Cave at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China’s Hunan Province. But did they make it up all 999 steps to “Heaven’s Gate” without dropping the ball?
Three young Chinese freestyle footballers on Sunday took up the challenge to juggle a football all the way up to Tianmen Cave at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China’s Hunan Province. But did they make it up all 999 steps to “Heaven’s Gate” without dropping the ball?