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Hong Kong Soccer Sevens
The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is an annual invitational soccer tournament organised by Hong Kong Football Club. The event features two competitions, the Main tournament, which comprises the teams from prominent European and Asian clubs, and the Masters tournament, which features veteran players aged 35 and over. Founded in 1999, the event has become a popular fixture on the local sporting calendar. Leicester City were crowned champions in 2017.
Raphael Varane signs merchandise for fans at the Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ex-Man Utd ace Varane’s verdict on Hong Kong event and idea of EPL games abroad

World Cup and Champions League winner reflects on Soccer Sevens’ role in developing young English Premier League talent.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

UK visa rules blocked Hong Kong footballer’s West Ham trial. Now Japan beckons

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens: AZ Alkmaar golden goal floors Brighton in Hong Kong final

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

West Ham goalkeeper eyes first-team boost at Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong

Mason Terry aims to impress boss Graham Potter after leaping at chance to play in tournament again.

West Ham goalkeeper Mason Terry in action at the Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong. Photo: HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Wrexham women into Hong Kong Soccer Sevens final, hail ‘all-in’ Hollywood owners

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done things ‘we never thought possible’, captain Lili Jones says as club shine on first trip to Asia.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Leicester City shocked at Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens but West Ham into quarters

AZ Alkmaar also beaten as hosts Football Club spring surprises at annual seven-a-side tournament.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Wrexham off to flier at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, former Arsenal star sent off

Former Gunners and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann shown the red card for professional foul against HKFC Masters.

Chonburi FC’s Prakaikan Chanwong (centre) on the ball against Wrexham’s Seren Cashen (left) and Ava Suckley in the Welsh team’s 1-0 win at HKFC Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens captain taking tips from Tielemans

Todd Alcock hopes to go one better than last year’s loss in the final and help his club reclaim the trophy.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Souness urges Premier League kids to make most of Hong Kong visit – like he did

Former Liverpool captain played in the city in 1977 and 1983 and is back again for the weekend’s Soccer Sevens tournament.

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens: tough draw a ‘learning opportunity’ for young city side

Draw for three-day tournament places city’s under-22 team in a group with Leicester City, AZ Alkmaar and Football Club.

Scott Semple, chairman of the tournament’s organising committee, discusses the draw at a press conference. Photo: Dickson Lee
Ryan Reynolds

Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens to include overseas women’s teams for first time

Three foreign sides will join three Hong Kong teams, alongside the five English Premier League academy teams joining the men’s tournament.

Wrexham are owned by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney (left) and Ryan Reynolds. Photo: AP

Aston Villa, Brighton to resume Soccer Sevens rivalry in Hong Kong

Five English Premier League clubs and one from the Netherlands will battle it out in the city’s annual tournament in May.

English Premier League

Villa U21 coach, who worked with Emery, Postecoglou hails Kitchee owner’s help

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

English Premier League

Newcastle United’s Harrison reveals Hong Kong passport plan, eyes city call-up

The 18-year-old midfielder, whose mum was born in Hong Kong, has been dubbed Halaand 2.0 and says he is ‘definitely interested’ in prospect of international career with city team.

Newcastle United’s Alfe Harrison (left) fights for the ball with Football Club’s Yam Pung-pang at the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
English Premier League

Brighton give fans glimpse of bright future with Soccer Sevens triumph

A healthy youth programme, combined with some clever recruitment has south coast club soaring at a tournament that benefits the British clubs that come, and the game in Hong Kong.

Brighton & Hove Albion players celebrate winning the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: Jonathan Wong
English Premier League

Brighton beat Premier League rivals for sevens glory, Chelsea win women’s crown

Brighton success fuelled by 2023 heartache, scorer hails Premier League club for faith in young talent.

English Premier League

Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens helps English Premier League kids grow up, coach says

‘It is fantastic for the players to experience international travel, to face different teams, with different styles,’ Fulham under-21 coach Hayden Mullins says.

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English Premier League

Quitting Man City for Brighton was right call, Hong Kong Soccer Sevens star says

Luca Barrington also reveals Brighton had practised for the unusual sudden-death situation that handed them a quarter-final against Leicester City on Sunday.

Luca Barrington chose to leave the trophy-winning machine coached by Pep Guardiola. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Brighton stunned by Hong Kong Rangers but survive bizarre Soccer Sevens play-off

Fulham, holders Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers join Hong Kong Rangers in last eight, while PFA All Stars’ former English Premier League veterans reach Masters semis.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa ‘stronger’ for title defence as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Captain James Wright says Villa boast ‘a strong squad that is arguably stronger than last year’ as men’s tournament starts on Saturday.

Boa Morte tips Fulham’s kids to shine as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Former Arsenal star Boa Morte to make his fifth appearance in the Soccer Sevens Masters tournament on Friday before the weekend’s main event.

The Soccer Sevens men’s captains’ photocall is held at Hong Kong Football Club on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong helped me reach EPL, Aston Villa’s Kellyman says

Starring role in Hong Kong was ‘important stepping stone’ towards recent debut against Manchester City, according to Omari Kellyman, as Villa prepare to defend their Sevens title.

Omari Kellyman celebrates scoring for Aston Villa in last year’s Soccer Sevens cup final. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Soccer Sevens or Premier League title showdown? Clash unavoidable, FA chief says

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Aston Villa to defend Hong Kong Soccer Sevens as top English clubs are confirmed

Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton to feature with regular visitors Leicester and Rangers, while women’s teams will make their debut.

English Premier League

Yorke says City treble talk premature, backs Man United to win FA Cup

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke feels too many have written off his old club’s chances of causing an upset in FA Cup final.

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag speaks to his players at the end of the English Premier League season. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

Simpson on Soccer Sevens, Hong Kong move, and Leicester’s relegation heartbreak

English Premier League title winner open to playing in Hong Kong top flight after ‘a few conversations’ while in town for Soccer Sevens.

Danny Simpson high-fives a young fan at the 2023 HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Nicholas Kang
English Premier League

English Premier League still rules Hong Kong as Aston Villa win Soccer Sevens

Omari Kellyman scores twice in the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens cup final and revels in emulating former Villa star Jack Grealish by finishing as leading scorer.

English Premier League

Leicester kids shine at Soccer Sevens and back club to beat Premier League drop

The Foxes will chase cup glory on Sunday at HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens before their young squad watch nervously as last day of the Premier League unfolds.

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