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Manuel Bleda said he was ‘dreaming’ of a first call-up for the Hong Kong team after recovering from three operations on a badly damaged knee. Photo: SCMPOST
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Spain-born striker targets Hong Kong call, after overcoming knee injury anguish

Manuel Bleda back in action for Eastern after three operations and 19 months plagued by injury, aiming for international call and quadruple.

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Arsenal win, Man United lose, Real Madrid keep treble hopes alive in thriller

English Premier League

Manchester United coming to Hong Kong as city stages another football coup

Italian Serie A

Milan legend Franco Baresi excited for ‘historic’ Liverpool rivalry in Hong Kong

The Rossoneri will face the Reds as part of the Festival of Football 2025, which will also feature Arsenal and Tottenham.

Franco Baresi outside the Kai Tak Stadium during the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: AC Milan
Franco Baresi outside the Kai Tak Stadium during the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: AC Milan
English Premier League

Arsenal v Tottenham in Hong Kong matters to players and fans, Sagna and King say

North London rivals set for July match at new Kai Tak Stadium, after AC Milan and Liverpool contest venue’s first marquee football fixture.

English Premier League

Hong Kong football festival: Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, AC Milan to play in city

Four of world’s biggest clubs to play two matches in July, with AC Milan facing Liverpool, and first North London derby outside UK.

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Italian Serie A

AC Milan legend Franco Baresi officially opens club’s new academy in Hong Kong

The Italian side will send a coach to the city to run the academy and mentor local coaches.

Franco Baresi (right) poses with an AC Milan shirt. Photo: AC Milan
Franco Baresi (right) poses with an AC Milan shirt. Photo: AC Milan
English Premier League

Fantasy Premier League: which teams to target, best Gameweek 30 Wildcard draft

With this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures creating both Double and Blank Gameweeks ahead, it is time for some planning and the use of the Wildcard.

Fifa

‘We’re aiming to win it’: dominant Japan set ambitious target for 2026 World Cup

Hajime Moriyasu’s side, the first team to qualify for North America, believe they are good enough to become the maiden Asian world champions.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Why Hong Kong needed ‘home truths’ during Asian Cup clash in Singapore

Bold changes made by Hong Kong boss Ashley Westwood brought big improvement at Singapore National Stadium.

Sun Ming-him fends off Harhys Stewart during Hong Kong’s stalemate in Singapore. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

AFC Asian Cup: Hong Kong’s record-winning run over after drab draw with Singapore

Matt Orr clatters bar with visitors’ best attempt, as Ashley Westwood’s team settle for scoreless stalemate at Singapore National Stadium.

Sun Ming-him (right) turns the ball goalward under pressure from Singapore defender Shawal Anuar. Photo: HKFA
Sun Ming-him (right) turns the ball goalward under pressure from Singapore defender Shawal Anuar. Photo: HKFA
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Hangzhou becomes sea of red as China fans brace for decisive World Cup qualifier

China must beat Australia on Tuesday to have any chance of securing automatic qualification to 2026 tournament.

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England’s routine World Cup qualifying win, Osaka out, Raducanu through in Miami

Thomas Tuchel’s defeat Latvia while, in the tennis, Aryna Sabalenka will face Zheng Qinwen in the Miami Open last eight.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong defender embracing big-game buzz for Asian Cup clash with Singapore

Leon Jones aiming for Saudi Arabia 2027 spot after injury wrecked his chances of going to Qatar finals last year.

Leon Jones aims a header towards goal during Hong Kong’s victory over Guam last December. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong ‘changing narrative’, as bid to reach Asian Cup begins in Singapore

Defender Oliver Gerbig on guard ahead of clash with hosts’ ‘quick and athletic’ forwards, but optimistic about 2027 qualifying prospects.

Hong Kong’s Oliver Gerbig knows the threat Singapore’s forwards will present. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Oliver Gerbig knows the threat Singapore’s forwards will present. Photo: Elson Li
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Uefa Nations League thrills, Djokovic through, Vonn ages like wine

A look back at Sunday night’s sporting action which saw riveting international football in Europe as well as big names at the Miami Open.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong FC head coach wants Sapling Cup shake-up, Tai Po renew treble charge

Tai Po and Eastern set for next month’ semi-finals, where they will be joined by two from Southern, Lee Man and holders BC Rangers.

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New boss Tuchel critical of efficient England, Dodgers game sets Japan TV record

England’s uninspiring performance against Albania in World Cup qualifier leaves manager saying team ‘have to do better’.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition game in Tokyo. Photo: AP
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition game in Tokyo. Photo: AP
Fifa

‘Fought bravely’: China boss praises players despite defeat by Saudi Arabia

China had Lin Liangming sent off just before the interval with the teams level, but conceded the winning goal just after the break.

Fifa

China’s World Cup hopes take hit in Saudi Arabia after Japan first to qualify

A spirited defeat in Riyadh leaves Branko Ivankovic’s side bottom of Group C, but level with fourth-placed Indonesia.

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New IOC chief Coventry wants Trump talks; Mbappe and Co stunned; Celtics sold

Kirsty Coventry becomes the International Olympic Committee’s first woman president and immediately wants to see the US supremo.

Fireworks on display at San Siro ahead of Italy’s clash with Germany in the Uefa Nations League quarter-finals. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China will fail to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup, DeepSeek predicts

The team, who are bottom of their group and face Saudi Arabia, have only a 2.6 per cent chance of finishing in the top two, it says.

Deepseek estimates there to be a 70.7 per cent chance that China will finish in the bottom two of Group C, thereby missing out again on a World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Deepseek estimates there to be a 70.7 per cent chance that China will finish in the bottom two of Group C, thereby missing out again on a World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday

Guo Jiaxuan had been in hospital in Beijing since returning from Madrid after head injury during match left him brain-dead.

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Tuchel hails Henderson; Kyrgios wins a first match since 2022; NFL meets golf

When club football takes a break for the international stuff, there’s always a slight lull, but that doesn’t mean a lack of talking points.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers learn they are still too good for Macau in flawed win

Ashley Westwood’s men prolong run of victories, but more quality may be needed to overcome Singapore next week.

Hong Kong’s Raphael Merkies (left) shoots during Wednesday’s international friendly at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
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