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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) is the governing body for football in the city. Established in 1909, it is one of the game’s oldest governing bodies in Asia and organises various competitions from youth level to professional leagues. It also oversees the Hong Kong representative team.
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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.
Lionel Messi’s no-show on the pitch at Hong Kong Stadium was a slap in the face for fans, and organisers – including the government – have a lot to answer for.
While fans are understandably excited about the impending arrival of the football great, the Asian Cup campaign by the Hong Kong team deserves the city’s full support.
Some 23 arrests, including coach and players, by Hong Kong graft-buster have shocked the local game.
The local game’s use of video technology will assist referees, but every effort must be made to ensure its introduction is smooth and that it enjoys the confidence of officials, players and – most of all – fans.
Hong Kong’s first home international fixture for three years should be remembered for its play, not the booing of the national anthem by a minority of fans.
- Ellison Tsang Yi-hang was a leading performer for Hong Kong under-23s during their improbable run to the Asian Games semi-finals
- The 20-year-old moved to England to study for a physiotherapy degree, and expected to be allowed to play semi-professional football in the country
Englishman says the feats of Croatia, Iceland and Ireland should inspire Hong Kong, which has a larger population than all three countries.
New technical director John Morling says qualification for the 2034 World Cup remains a primary ambition for the Hong Kong FA.
Julio Baptista acknowledges the fixture would ‘lose part of its magic’ if played overseas, but transferring game elsewhere will help boost league.
Future of Kitchee striker Kim Shin-wook uncertain, as head coach Kim Dong-jin says he does not know if fellow South Korean will see out expensive three-year contract.
The annual HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.
David James says online trolls aiming spiteful comments and racist abuse at Asian fans of Premier League clubs are stupid and ignorant, as he hails the passion and dedication of overseas supporters.
Jakob Jantscher says personal reasons responsible for imminent departure from Kitchee, club denies fallout after Austrian excluded from squad for weekend clash.
Fouls by Kitchee players and a handball in the penalty area that was missed and not investigated by the officials leave Premier League club furious.
The sport’s world governing body has said it will look into the policy which blocks league games from being staged in foreign territories.
Enterprising Tai Po produce fictional movie in attempt to generate interest in local game, goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing makes big screen debut in Dreams of Glory.
Hong Kong football chief Eric Fok’s hopes of securing staging rights for EAFF Championship preliminary round scuppered as games are awarded to Taiwan
‘The club has to decide. I cannot say if I deserve the job,’ Kim Dong-jin says after champions book a second cup final of the season.
Hong Kong FA chairman Fok has no answers to question of how to improve local Premier League, talks about ‘blueprints’ and ‘standards’.
Coach Jorn Andersen calling for more professional approach, saying he repeatedly finds himself at matches asking, ‘Why have I come today?’
Jorn Andersen repeats his criticisms of city’s Premier League at Hong Kong FA’s AGM, but Eric Fok says ‘we want to continue the ride’ after past year’s progress on the pitch.
Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton to feature with regular visitors Leicester and Rangers, while women’s teams will make their debut.
Jorn Andersen acknowledges Hong Kong were well beaten in Uzbekistan and says team needs to ‘gain confidence’ again after some stern tests.
Hong Kong out of Fifa World Cup 2026 following defeat in Uzbekistan, visitors outclassed in Tashkent
Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen sends best wishes to Uzbekistan counterpart Srecko Katanec, with World Cup rival set to miss teams’ clash in Tashkent after falling ill
Hong Kong striker Michael Udebuluzor poised for summer move from German club Ingolstadt 04, pointing to ‘toxic relationship’, but priority is World Cup qualifier in Uzbekistan.
Head coach Srecko Katanec launches furious attack on city pitch after watching his side cruise to a 2-0 win, while goalscorer Eldor Shomurodov calls playing surface a health hazard.
Limited home side comfortably beaten by Uzbekistan in World Cup qualifier on Thursday, and Hong Kong now travel for return leg missing striker Everton Camargo and defender Helio Goncalves.
AS Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov opens scoring to briefly silence partisan crowd at Mong Kok Stadium, with Rustamjon Ashurmatov adding second in 2-0 victory.
Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen throws his weight behind technical director appointment, ahead of side’s match against Uzbekistan at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.
Matt Orr calling on Hong Kong football fans to cross border to cheer on new club Shenzhen Peng City Chinese Super League
The 49-year-old has been hired to raise the standard of football in Hong Kong, but his areas of responsibility and how he will work with national coach Jorn Andersen are unclear.
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.
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.
