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Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong

Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.

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Everton boss Dyche knows he ‘has to win’ after vote of confidence from new owners

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Hong Kong fans stay away from over-priced Barcelona Real Madrid legends clash

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Hong Kong football star Chan felt ‘weird and empty’ after struggling with form

Midfielder Philip Chan scored twice against Guam after getting back into Hong Kong team, wants to regain regular spot in ‘more technical’ side.

20 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Philip Chan (centre) celebrates scoring for Hong Kong against the United Arab Emirates in this year’s AFC Asian Cup. Photo: Xinhua

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Spurs win comedy of errors, angry gamblers drive online abuse, Bottas to Mercedes

There were seven goals in the last League Cup quarter-final of 2024, but it certainly wasn’t a thriller.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

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Tough choice to make for FPL Gameweek 17 captain, but Salah has earned his Spurs

Looking ahead, the Assistant Manager chip could be a game changer, but once activated, that person selected is with you for three weeks.

19 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM

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Guardiola will ‘turn around’ Manchester City, say Barca greats Figo and Puyol

Catalan boss in midst of unprecedented struggle with English Premier League champions City, who have lost eight times in past 11 games.

19 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Pep Guardiola is enduring his toughest period as Manchester City manager. Photo: AP

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Postecoglou says life of Premier League boss harder than being prime minister

Ange Postecoglou says managers face ‘an election every weekend’ and society is too quick to ‘throw us in the trash’.

19 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM

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Jesus finally rises to occasion, Liverpool march on, Red Bull ditch Perez

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19 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

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‘Get Japan back on top’: new coach Nielsen targets more Women’s World Cup glory

The Dane, Japan’s first foreign-born women’s coach, takes over a team that has not reached a World Cup or Olympic semi-final since 2015.

19 Dec 2024 - 12:02AM

The Greenland-born Nielsen, speaking at his first press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, pledged to help Japan become more than just dangerous dark horses. Photo: Kyodo

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Chinese football corrupt to the core, and recent crackdown not the end: observers

The recent jailing of former player and coach Li Tie, along with other high-level figures, may only be the tips of a massive iceberg.

18 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Chen Xuyuan (centre), former chairman of the Chinese Football Association, during his trial at the Huangshi Intermediate People’s Court in March. He was sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth US$11 million. Photo: AFP

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Westwood has ‘bit between my teeth’ in Hong Kong job and focused on more success

Hong Kong on six-match winning run after thumping Guam, but boss wants more across the board for bigger challenges next year.

18 Dec 2024 - 1:37PM

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Hong Kong sweep Guam aside for sixth straight win and place in EAFF finals

Qualification for summer 2025 tournament in South Korea sets up first competitive meeting with China since December 2022.

17 Dec 2024 - 11:57PM

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Hong Kong hero vows to treat lowly Guam with proper respect in vital EAFF clash

Defender backs switch to Hong Kong Stadium for critical encounter because ‘quality pitch makes it easier to play’.

17 Dec 2024 - 5:42PM

Tsui Wang-kit (centre) chose the most opportune moment to score his first goal for Hong Kong when he popped up at the death against Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Hammers boss lives to fight another day, triathlete Yee takes on 42.2km challenge

West Ham’s draw with Bournemouth could earn Julen Lopetegui a stay of execution, while Alex Yee signs up for London Marathon.

17 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta (right) goes to celebrate with manager Julen Lopetegui after scoring his penalty. Photo: AFP

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Tottenham-bound Yang excited about midseason reunion with Korean superstar Son

The 18-year-old signed for Ange Postecoglou’s side from South Korean club Gangwon, for whom he became the youngest-ever scorer in K League 1.

17 Dec 2024 - 12:55AM

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Westwood wants more Hong Kong improvement as head coach eyes 39-year-old record

Hong Kong will clash with Guam on Tuesday night for the right to play at the 2025 EAFF finals in South Korea.

16 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM

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Man Utd win dramatic ‘crisis derby’, Chelsea are challengers, Saints sack boss

Ruben Amorim earned a second win of the season over Pep Guardiola, as Manchester City lose an eighth match in 11.

16 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring his side’s last-gasp winner against Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: AP

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Liverpool, Arsenal drop points, Bayern beaten and Taiwan golfer earns LIV spot

A weekend packed with top domestic football action kicked off with big guns across Europe failing to secure wins.

15 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

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Hong Kong strike late to beat Chinese Taipei and move towards 2025 EAFF finals

Tsui Wang-kit nets his first Hong Kong goal with three minutes remaining as hosts book Tuesday night date with Guam.

14 Dec 2024 - 11:24PM

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Hong Kong star Matt Orr reveals ‘mental growth’ after ‘dark moments’ in Shenzhen

Chinese Taipei stand in way of Hong Kong and a spot in Tuesday’s EAFF qualifying final – the teams will meet at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday.

14 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM

Matt Orr celebrates after netting during Hong Kong’s 3-1 victory over the Philippines last month. Photo: Dickson Lee

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