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Italy, Milan icon Baresi urges Chinese Super League to create football ‘culture’

China’s football has fallen behind – the Italian says it should work to develop grass roots and infrastructure rather than importing players.

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Hong Kong football star Ng Yu-hei reveals wonder-boy tag is ‘blessing and curse’

6 Dec 2024 - 10:52AM

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Spurs loss heaps pressure on Postecoglou, Pacquiao in hall of fame, WNBA up tempo

Bournemouth beat Tottenham 1-0 in a game where they could have scored three or four, and Spurs have Chelsea on Sunday.

6 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou reacts to Bournemouth scoring from a corner. Photo: Reuters

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AFC Champions League 2: teenage Hong Kong star shines but Eastern lose in Japan

Sanfrecce Hiroshima too strong as Hong Kong side finish bottom of group with 3 points, but sublime opening goal by Ng Yu-hei shows promise.

5 Dec 2024 - 7:03PM

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Milan, Italy legend Baresi hails ‘special relationship’ with China in Shanghai

World Cup and three-time European Cup winner Franco Baresi will be in Shanghai as club launches special kit to mark milestone anniversary.

6 Dec 2024 - 4:06PM

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‘Club first’ for coach as Eastern face Hiroshima 72 hours before Hong Kong date

Eastern coach Roberto Losada eyes opportunity for notable win, with Japanese side facing crunch weekend domestic clash.

5 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM

Noah Baffoe (right) celebrates his strike in Eastern’s 3-2 home defeat by Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Photo: Elson Li

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Arsenal down Utd, Liverpool’s thrilling draw, City back? Finau denies LIV talk

English Premier League leaders pegged back late against Newcastle, as chasing pack all secure impressive victories.

5 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar scores a last-minute equaliser during the thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool at St James’ Park. Photo: AFP

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AFC Champions League 2: Lee Man avoid embarrassment after earning Tampines point

New boss Matt Holland claims point, but dismal Mong Kok attendance provides fitting backdrop for drab affair.

4 Dec 2024 - 11:36PM

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Junichi Inamoto, Japan’s first English Premier League player, retires aged 45

The midfielder joined Arsenal in 2001 but made his EPL debut a year later with Fulham after becoming a national hero at the 2002 World Cup.

4 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM

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Asian Champions League Elite: Marinos take lead in east zone, Al-Hilal top west

The J-League outfit beat Central Coast as other teams squandered chances to book places in the last 16; the situation is clearer in the west.

4 Dec 2024 - 1:44PM

Al Gharafa’s Joselu (left) in a tussle with Al-Hilal’s Renan Lodi, whose team won 3-0 to go to the top of the western zone of the Asian Champions League Elite. Photo: Reuters

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Tampines star back in Hong Kong for ‘bucket-list’ night after national service

Lee Man host Tampines Rovers on Wednesday aiming to avoid ignominy of becoming first pointless Hong Kong team in Asian competition.

4 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM

The 22-year-old Jared Gallagher spent around two years in Hong Kong, after living with his family in Shanghai, before being obliged to return to Singapore in 2020 to undertake National Service. Photo: Instagram/redgallagher

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Van Nistelrooy’s winning start, Palace’s rare victory, Tiger Woods eyes comeback

Leicester overcame troubled West Ham in Dutchman’s first match in charge, while US golf icon determined to overcome injuries.

4 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

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Salah knows Manchester City’s EPL fate, Slot jokes, after ‘last game’ comment

Liverpool manager makes wisecrack to avoid answering more questions about the Egyptian striker’s contract, which expires at end of the season.

3 Dec 2024 - 11:35PM

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Fantasy Premier League: must-have midfield and cheap forwards for Gameweek 14

With 2 rounds of games this week, fantasy managers need to work fast to get their teams in shape – including stocking up on some key players.

3 Dec 2024 - 3:30PM

Cole Palmer (left) celebrates scoring Chelsea’s third goal in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa with defender Levi Colwill. Together with striker Nicolas Jackson, they scored a total of 26 points. Photo: Reuters

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Hong Kong women can beat men to Fifa World Cup spot, says football star

Leung Kwun-chung reveals truth behind controversial Asian Cup fall-out, defends brother for missing Hong Kong call amid passport issue.

3 Dec 2024 - 2:59PM

Citizen forward Ho Mui-mei battles for possession during Hong Kong’s victory over Indonesia in July. Photo: Edmond So

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United v Arsenal, City face Class of 92 in FA Cup, Perez leaving Red Bull

Arsenal will host Manchester United in the round’s biggest game, but the romantics won’t look past Accrington Stanley’s trip to Anfield.

3 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

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Stampede kills at least 56 at Guinea football match

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match.

3 Dec 2024 - 9:21AM

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Saudi, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League Elite

Like the European version, Asia’s top-tier tournament has expanded the number of group-stage games, putting extra demands on clubs.

2 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM

Cristiano Ronaldo, in action against Damac’s Dhari Al-Enezi, has led Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr to the top three of the western zone of the AFC league. Photo: Reuters

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Hong Kong prospect Timothy Chow reveals how Glasgow Rangers stint ‘changed me’

Teenage defender flourishing with Lee Man and aiming for more Hong Kong recognition after September debut.

2 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM

Timothy Chow in Asian Champions League Two action for Lee Man against Nam Dinh. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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Liverpool on rise as City’s empire crumbles, United win again, Zhou driver of day

A 2-0 defeat at Anfield leaves the Premier League champions 11 points adrift of the leaders and Pep Guardiola clinging to past glories.

2 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

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Hong Kong talent backed to shine following initiative to plug damaging ‘big gap’

John Morling confident talent is emerging for city’s representative team, but says youth sides will not copy coach Westwood’s playing formula.

1 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM

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Fifa dismisses own report advice to pay Qatar World Cup workers’ compensation

Fifa was criticised by Amnesty International for not doing anything for families of migrant workers who died or were exploited.

1 Dec 2024 - 8:01AM

Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa, whose organisation have been urged to pay workers at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar compensation. Photo: dpa

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