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Saudi Super Cup

Saudi Super Cup
Founded in 2013, the Saudi Super Cup is an annual football competition contested by the winners and runners-up of the King's Cup and the Saudi Pro League. In 2025 it will be played in Hong Kong from August 19 to 23.
(From left to right) Legislative Council member Jeffrey Lam, Cathay Group chair Patrick Healy, Finance Secretary Paul Chan, Consul General of Saudi Arabia Hamad Aljebreen, and Cathay chief customer and commercial officer Lavina Lau attend the launch ceremony of Cathay’s Hong Kong-Riyadh route on October 28, 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Saudi Arabia

Opinion | Hong Kong must be clear-eyed about Saudi Arabia’s potential

Both economies can help each other, but the city must learn more about the Gulf kingdom’s projects, challenges and response strategies.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | After showcasing football stars, Hong Kong must focus on the local game

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

English Premier League clubs in Hong Kong again? Talks aim to revive Asia Trophy

Hong Kong economy

Saudi Super Cup prompts Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to press on with Riyadh trade office

Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan pledges to speed up plans to establish a trade office in the Saudi Arabian capital.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan shakes hands with Cristiano Ronaldo at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Handout
Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo wows Hong Kong as Saudi Super Cup given ‘very satisfactory’ verdict

Sports minister Rosanna Law says organisers ‘look forward to coming back’, although questions remain over stadium.

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Saudi Pro League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup final on penalties in Hong Kong

Dramatic shoot-out settles final at Hong Kong Stadium.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo pulls in fans for final in Hong Kong

Larger number of fans attached to Saudi clubs this time at Hong Kong Stadium, but no doubting who the most popular attraction is.

Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm-up before the Saudi Super Cup final. Photo: Reuters
Saudi Pro League

From Riyadh to Hong Kong: Saudi Super Cup fans make presence felt

Fan groups enjoy exploring city – even if some visitors struggle to find food options, with one saying ‘I only ate a burger from Five Guys’.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Editorial | Hong Kong needs more facilities to ensure football for all

The Saudi Super Cup can be considered a success, but it should be possible to stage such events without disrupting training for local teams.

Hong Kong sports

Bars near Hong Kong Stadium hoping for another big score from Ronaldo match

Restaurants and bars say business rose by about 20 per cent when Ronaldo and his team Al-Nassr played on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo applauds supporters after playing at Hong kong Stadium on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli sweep aside Al-Qadsiah to book Saudi Super Cup final date with Ronaldo

Reigning Asian champions recover from falling behind to thump 10-man Al-Qadsiah and advance to Saturday’s final against Al-Nassr.

Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney clashes with Al-Qadsiah’s goalkeeper Koen Casteels during their side’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Al-Ahli

Fans mix business with pleasure, but post-Ronaldo slump hits Saudi Super Cup

A day after thousands of fans jostled for a sight of the global superstar, only a handful turn out for Al-Qadsiah’s clash with Al-Ahli Saudi.

Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Hong Kong stay as Al-Nassr reach Saudi Super Cup final

Portuguese star sets up winning strike for compatriot Joao Felix as his team overcome Sadio Mane’s first-half red card.

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Al-Hilal Football Club

Ronaldo fever strikes again, fans flock to stadium hours before Saudi Super Cup

Fans wait for glimpse of global superstar ahead of Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad clashing in first semi-final at Hong Kong Stadium.

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Fans make their way into Hong Kong Stadium for the first semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup. Photo: Elson Li
Cristiano Ronaldo

Explainer | Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo’s in Hong Kong, but who else is playing?

A look at the teams and stars involved in this week’s tournament at Hong Kong Stadium.

Al-Nassr players (from left) Joao Felix, Marcelo Brozovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane during a training session. Photo: Eugene Lee
Saudi Pro League

Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s CR7 Life Museum – and Al-Nassr meet Bruce Lee

Post is invited to join Saudi club’s officials for a tour of the exhibits, and an encounter with a Hong Kong icon.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers say pitch bookings were cancelled for Ronaldo team to use

FA urged to ‘make better arrangements in future’ after professional and amateur teams forced to vacate facilities for Saudi Super Cup clubs.

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Hong Kong economy

Ronaldo in Hong Kong: restaurants eye 30% business boost as cup kicks off

Operators near Hong Kong Stadium upbeat about foot traffic from Saudi Super Cup, although rain may put damper on dining for some.

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo during a surprise visit to the CR7 Life Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s Hong Kong visit can boost China-Saudi ties, Al-Nassr executive says

Al-Nassr CEO Jose Semedo expects further Saudi Super Cups in Hong Kong and views city as ‘big channel to promote Saudi clubs’.

Hong Kong sports

Cristiano Ronaldo surprises fans with museum visit in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui

Fans wait hours to catch football legend, who is in town for the Saudi Super Cup, as he drops by museum celebrating his career.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Ahli land in Hong Kong, completing Saudi quartet for Super Cup

Fourth team in competition land in city, as Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates continue to train ahead of semi-final.

Supporters at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wan Chai gather as they wait for the Al-Ahli players to arrive
AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo match in Goa dubbed biggest in Indian club football history

Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr drawn to travel to India for Asian Champions League clash with FC Goa.

Cristiano Ronaldo (front) and his club Al-Nassr are scheduled to play a match in Goa. Photo: Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr train in sunny Hong Kong before Saudi Super Cup

Footage obtained by the Post shows the star man and his Saudi club working at Hong Kong’s Football Training Centre on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: fans greet superstar’s arrival at hotel

Footballer and his club Al-Nassr cause a stir in the city as they arrive ahead of the Hong Kong-hosted Saudi Super Cup.

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Saudi Pro League

Al-Hilal banned for missing Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong, blaming Club World Cup

Federation takes action after the holders pulled out of this month’s Super Cup citing player fatigue.

Al-Hilal players celebrate knocking Manchester City out of the Club World Cup in Orlando in June. Photo: Xinhua

Mahrez, Firmino Hong Kong-bound as Al-Ahli replace Al-Hilal in Saudi Super Cup

Winners of Asian Champions League will take part in tournament in city in August.

Al-Ahli’s Roberto Firmino holds the AFC Champions League Elite trophy after his side’s triumph in May. Photo: AP
Saudi Pro League

Al-Hilal’s first team will not play in Hong Kong Saudi Super Cup because of fatigue

Five-time winners say competing would violate player contracts, plus some of their players had been without a break for more than a year.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Al-Hilal withdraw from Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong as fans snap up tickets

One of the kingdom’s biggest teams might not be coming next month because their players are tired after Club World Cup display.

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