Aston Villa and Newcastle United among Premier League clubs heading to Hong Kong for Soccer Sevens tournament
- English contingent heading to the city as tournament returns after four-year absence
- Other sides coming include Leicester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham and Scottish giants Rangers
Six-time winners Aston Villa and defending back-to-back champions Newcastle United will headline a cast of Premier League clubs who have signed up for next month’s Citi Soccer Sevens, as the prestigious event returns to Hong Kong for the first time in four years.
The three-day tournament, which was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, will run from May 26 to 28 and feature 26 teams across a main event and masters tournament at Hong Kong Football Club.
Sixteen teams will compete in the main competition, with Aston Villa looking to win a record-extending seventh title and their first since 2016, while Newcastle will be aiming to become the first club to win the trophy at three consecutive events.
“We are delighted to be returning to the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens next month,” Mark Harrison, Aston Villa’s academy manager, said. “We are looking forward to defending our record at the tournament and our players and staff are excited to come and experience all that the tournament has to offer.
“We know from previous years what wonderful opportunities lie ahead both on and off the pitch. We would like to offer our best wishes to all of those involved and we look forward to seeing you all very soon.”
Other clubs coming to take part include Leicester City, who have won the event twice, as well as Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham.
