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Jones’ Hong Kong debut was delayed by injury but he has played the past four matches.

Football

Defender Leon Jones ‘honoured’ to ‘show quality’ for Hong Kong in key role

Defender’s mum is from city and family cheer on from stands when 26-year-old plays for Kitchee and representative team.

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Football

Fantasy Premier League: 3 reasons you should keep Haaland, and 3 teams to target

With fixtures coming thick and fast, it is timely to look at the Norwegian’s opponents and teams with favourable fixtures and a new boss.

Norway’s Erling Haaland has been transferred out by almost 300,000 fantasy managers this week, but is still the highest-owned player. Photo: Reuters
Norway’s Erling Haaland has been transferred out by almost 300,000 fantasy managers this week, but is still the highest-owned player. Photo: Reuters

Football

While you were sleeping: Chelsea, Real Madrid shine in UWCL, Italy win BJK Cup

Sport never sleeps but, hopefully, you do – so here’s a look at what happened overnight with football and tennis again dominating.

Football

Win over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia belief they can make World Cup finals: coach

Shin Tae-yong says his team believe they can reach their first finals since 1938; fellow Korean Son pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ Palestine.

Football

‘Serious contenders’ Hong Kong want more major tournaments, as momentum builds

Hong Kong go into next month’s EAFF qualifiers aiming to extend three-match winning streak, after latest victory over Mauritius on Tuesday.

Everton Camargo scored the only goal in Hong Kong’s victory over Mauritius on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So

Football

China’s World Cup hopes alive despite Japan loss, as Indonesia stun Saudi Arabia

While the Japanese are running away as leaders in a thrilling Group C, just one point separates second-place Australia and bottom side China.

Chinese fans cheer on their side during the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification clash with Japan in Xiamen. Photo: AFP
Chinese fans cheer on their side during the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification clash with Japan in Xiamen. Photo: AFP

Football

Camargo magic inspires third straight win, as Hong Kong see off Mauritius

Hong Kong aiming to extend winning streak in home East Asian Football Federation Championship qualifiers next month.

Football

‘Most beautiful’: hundreds brave rain to buy popular Hong Kong football jersey

City team’s recent ‘purple patch’ of good form and a design considered the best have seen the jersey acquire a cult status among diehard fans.

Football

Luisser quits Hong Kong to join former boss Andersen in Chinese Super League

The Austrian assistant manager leaves after being involved in 33 games – 4 as interim boss – to reunite with the Norwegian at Yunnan Yukun.

Wolfgang Luisser (left) is leaving Hong Kong after more than two-and-a-half years in the representative team set-up. Photo: HKFA

China

China fans pray for minor loss at worst in World Cup 2026 qualifier against Japan

Despite coming off back of two wins, China go in as underdogs against the Asian giants, especially as they will be without three key players.

Chinese supporters at their team’s previous match, the 1-0 away win over Bahrain last week. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese supporters at their team’s previous match, the 1-0 away win over Bahrain last week. Photo: Xinhua

Football

While you were sleeping: Hong Kong’s conquerors lose to world’s worst side again

A night bereft of major action, but not major incident as we bring you up to speed with the sporting news from Monday night.

Football

Hong Kong ‘up for fight’ against Mauritius, as Westwood targets third straight win

The Englishman is on Tuesday aiming to become first city coach since 2016 to win 3 successive matches, after wins over Cambodia, Philippines.

Football

Bentancur banned 7 games, fined £100k for racist remark about Spurs teammate Son

The Uruguayan midfielder was also fined £100,000 (US$126,000) for the offensive comment that ‘brought the game into disrepute’.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur celebrates with teammate Son Heung-min after scoring a goal against Ipswich Town last week. Photo: Reuters

Football

Hong Kong star Ngan credits US influence and ‘shock’ loan for career resurgence

The versatile Kitchee midfielder is set to make his third international start in four matches when Hong Kong host Mauritius on Tuesday.

Ngan Cheuk-pan sizes up a pass during Hong Kong’s 3-0 victory over Cambodia last month. Photo: Dickson Lee
Ngan Cheuk-pan sizes up a pass during Hong Kong’s 3-0 victory over Cambodia last month. Photo: Dickson Lee

Football

England romp to promotion, Australia crush Wales, Sinner makes tennis history

Lee Carsley signs off as England boss with a five-star display against Ireland, while Warren Gatland’s Wales sink to historic new low.

Football

China’s fragile 2026 World Cup hopes face ultimate test in Japan rematch

Branko Ivankovic’s side have rekindled hopes of qualifying after back-to-back wins over Indonesia and Bahrain.

Football

Move Hong Kong’s best sides to Chinese Super League, Kitchee boss Cardoso says

Edgar Cardoso quietly steadying Kitchee ship following roles with European clubs Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Kitchee boss Edgar Cardoso with midfielder Aaron Rey after a match at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Kitchee SC

Football

While you were sleeping: Cristiano Ronaldo at the double, Paul Pogba leaves Juve

Your Friday night sports new round-up which includes Uefa Nations League, BJK Cup and a thrilling rugby union Test.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during Portugal’s 5-1 victory over Poland in the Uefa Nations League. Photo: EPA
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during Portugal’s 5-1 victory over Poland in the Uefa Nations League. Photo: EPA

Football

HKFA out to prevent club v country issues for players during EAFF qualifiers

Hong Kong to face Mongolia and Chinese Taipei in tournament, with Kai Tak hosting 1 game; English Premier League club could play here in 2025.

Football

Hong Kong ‘playing right way’, targeting third win after beating Philippines

Head coach Ashley Westwood aiming to emulate Kim Pan-gon and win more than two successive matches when Hong Kong host Mauritius on Tuesday.

Football

Kane axed as England march on, Zhang rekindles China’s World Cup hopes, Son scores

England’s win over Greece puts them in the driving seat for Nations League promotion, while China are right back in the World Cup mix.

England’s Ollie Watkins made the most of his chance to start against Greece. Photo: AFP
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