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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.
- Tam became the chief executive of Hong Kong’s football association in May 2021 and has had to deal with a number of controversial issues
- His departure was confirmed after a meeting at the association, with his duties taken over by referees chief Charles Cheung
After the Inter Miami controversy, local officials are wary of a repeat, but report suggests Spanish side are lining up a match.
Lee Man’s Henri Anier says the climate, playing surfaces and separation from his family made for a difficult first season in Hong Kong.
Players left guessing over reasons for dugout change, midfielder Scott says as he acknowledges low morale but refutes suggestion of divided camp.
Lee Man owner vows to match big-spending Kitchee after 6-1 slaying of Sham Shui Po gives team Premier League trophy.
Club owner Ken Ng-kin prepared to spend ‘as much as it needs’ after losing Premier League, FA Cup and Sapling Cup trophies in disastrous 2023-24 season.
Kitchee get a win at last after a torrid run, meaning Lee Man must still earn a point from their match away to Sham Shui Po to be crowned champions.
BC Rangers’ owner and captain break off from Sapling Cup celebrations to question the future of football in the city.
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.
Yakubu Nassam Ibrahim’s goal gives BC Rangers first silverware since 1995, as Kitchee fail to force goalkeeper into a save then gag their players over coach situation.
City’s representative team have not played outside Asia since 1992, and last hosted European opposition in 2006, when Croatia visited for a friendly.
Dani Almazan, one of the stand-out players in this Hong Kong season, reveals how time with ‘Uncle’ David Villa, the former Barcelona and Spain superstar, shaped his football education.
Professional side Tranmere Rovers host second edition of UK Hong Kong Cup, with chairman seeing potential to attract BN(O) holders to help regenerate Wirral region.
Head coach Kim Dong-jin publicly demoted as assistant takes charge during crushing 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Eastern.
Financially ailing underdogs succeed where all in the league have failed as they end champions-elect Lee Man’s chance of doing the double.
Local FA under fire for not using VAR in every match, but city’s referees boss denies its inconsistent use jeopardises the league’s integrity.
Kitchee chief Ken Ng would back an independent organisation to oversee the local Premier League, but distanced himself from the idea of a power grab by member clubs.
President says Hong Kong club ‘has problems’ after poor league campaign, challenges interim boss Kim Dong-jin to prove he deserves job full time with cup finals ahead.
Attacker Mahama Awal ‘felt so down’ following omission from Asian Cup finals squad, the 32-year-old slept through attempts to summon him for March qualifier.
Officials condemned as flooding hits decisive matches in city’s top league, after fixtures go ahead despite pleas to postpone.
Young Hong Kong talent Yu vowing to wait for right time to move abroad, with head coach Losada insisting slight stature will not hold back midfielder.
Interim head coach Kim Dong-jin confident chances of claiming post on permanent basis unharmed by Eastern defeat that essentially handed title to Lee Man
Eastern midfielder Barak Braunshtain is resurrecting his career in the Premier League, but still hears the sirens from the early days of the war in Gaza.
Hong Kong defender Helio Goncalves is urging the city’s football authorities to redouble efforts to attract world-renowned clubs for friendly matches, says more needs to be done to grow the game.
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China are talking to their English counterparts to try to break through red tape stalling Ellison Tsang Yi-hang’s career, young defender stunned by BN(O) visa confusion.
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.
