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Form team Liverpool potentially set for Hong Kong, Premier League club keeps mum

Influential figures in Hong Kong football are trying to attract the world’s biggest clubs to Kai Tak Sports Park for 2025.

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FPL: sign up Arsenal’s set-piece king Saliba, new Chelsea danger man Fernandez

12 Dec 2024 - 12:43PM

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Saka powers Arsenal win, China’s Tang sets Asian record, and how far can City fall?

12 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

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Manchester United turn attention to South Asia in bid to discover new talent

Premier League club eyeing young players from India, Nepal, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

12 Dec 2024 - 2:33AM

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee (left) and Harry Maguire in action during a session at Carrington Training Centre. Photo: DPA

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Saudi Arabia will host 2034 Fifa World Cup, with 2030 edition across 6 countries

Decision underlines the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport, despite concerns over its human rights record.

12 Dec 2024 - 3:04AMvideocam

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Hong Kong EAFF qualifying task grows tougher after Chinese Taipei thump Mongolia

Ashley Westwood’s team need to overcome Chinese Taipei on Saturday to book spot in EAFF qualifying final.

12 Dec 2024 - 12:49AM

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Asian champions Qatar sack coach Lopez after poor World Cup qualifying campaign

The Spaniard, who led Qatar to their second straight Asian Cup title in February, will be replaced by his assistant, Luis Garcia.

11 Dec 2024 - 8:22PM

Spanish coach Marquez Lopez took Qatar to their second Asian Cup in a row after replacing Carlos Queiroz, but his team have slipped to fourth in their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AFP

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China jails 2 more former top football officials for bribery amid crackdown

Liu Yi was handed an 11-year sentence and fined 3.6 million yuan, while fellow CFA official Tan Hai was given 6.5 years and 200,000 yuan fine.

11 Dec 2024 - 1:22PM

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Fifa to name Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 hosts, with 2030 held in 6 countries

Fifa is set to formally ratify the decision on Wednesday, as they are the sole remaining bidder.

11 Dec 2024 - 5:24PMvideocam

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Ex-England star feared dead, Liverpool stay perfect, City Guardiola’s last club

Former Wasps wing Tom Voyce hasn’t been seen since Sunday, while in the world of football Arne Slot was not happy with Liverpool’s win.

11 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson makes a flying save during his side’s Champions League win over Girona. Photo: AFP

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‘Humanising Saudi football’: Netflix show paves way for country to host World Cup

The 6-episode Saudi Pro League: Kickoff made its debut just 3 weeks before the Fifa Congress is set to formally approve Saudi Arabia as hosts.

10 Dec 2024 - 8:08PM

Amnesty International activists dressed as football referees holding red cards and a banner protesting against Saudi Arabia’s candidacy for the 2034 World Cup, in Zeist, Netherlands last month. Photo: AFP

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Football’s footprint: a World Cup on 3 continents sparks concerns over climate

A joint bid from Europe, Africa, South America worries environmentalists, who say football’s governing body has a ‘moral responsibility’.

10 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM

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Westwood bringing fun factor to Hong Kong, but eyes improvement for crunch clash

Hong Kong face Chinese Taipei on Saturday with the winners almost certain to advance to the 2025 EAFF finals in South Korea.

10 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM

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While you were sleeping

No Messi, Ronaldo in World 11, Coote sacked, West Ham win ‘El Sackico’

With midweek continental action across Europe, the big guns sat Monday out, while the Fifpro Team of the Year nominees were announced.

10 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo (right) are missing from the World 11, establishing a new era in men’s football. Photo: Xinhua

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English Premier League

Premier League referee Coote sacked, position ‘untenable’ after Klopp rant

The 42-year-old was suspended last month after the video emerged on social media in which he called the former Liverpool boss ‘arrogant’.

10 Dec 2024 - 6:23AM

English Premier League referee David Coote has been dismissed following comments branding Jurgen Klopp ‘arrogant’. Photo: Reuters

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Hong Kong discover AFC Asian Cup qualifying opponents, India among group rivals

Ashley Westwood aiming to lead city team to Saudi Arabia tournament, after predecessor Jorn Andersen broke 55-year major finals duck.

9 Dec 2024 - 9:14PM

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While you were sleeping

Chelsea edge Spurs in 7-goal thriller, Arsenal stumble, Norris eyes drivers’ crown

Maresca plays down Chelsea’s title credentials, Postecoglou says Spurs still believe, and Arteta says crying doesn’t help anyone.

9 Dec 2024 - 7:29AM

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Hong Kong beat Mongolia for fourth straight win to move closer to EAFF finals

Camargo, Wong and debutant Benavides all on target as Ashley Westwood’s team make winning start to qualifying tournament.

8 Dec 2024 - 8:46PM

Hong Kong’s Everton Camargo (left) fires a shot towards goal as Mongolia’s Munkhsaikhan Munkhkhuslen closes in at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Secretive Hong Kong poised for EAFF qualifiers, but keeper Yapp set for 100 caps

Hong Kong face Mongolia at Mong Kok Stadium on Sunday, second group game next Saturday against Chinese Taipei.

8 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM

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While you were sleeping

City’s suffering continues, United hit 30-year low, Norris leads McLaren 1-2

Manchester’s two Premier League clubs are in for a difficult Christmas, while Lando Norris is hoping to end his F1 season with a title.

8 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

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English Premier League

Merseyside derby between Everton, Liverpool postponed due to Storm Darragh

High winds and rain have battered the west coast and the decision to call off the lunchtime kick-off was made on Saturday.

7 Dec 2024 - 5:31PM

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, initially set for Saturday, has been postponed because adverse weather. Photo: AP

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