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Forward undergoing China naturalisation process, amid injury crisis in attack

Oscar Maritu is also expected to join former Hong Kong boss Jorn Andersen’s maiden Chinese Super League venture at Yunnan Yukun.

28 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM

Fifa World Cup

Fifa launches 2022 World Cup legacy fund for initiatives with WHO, WTO, UNHCR

28 Nov 2024 - 3:00AM

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Fifa rejects CFA life ban on South Korea’s Son, club boss calls China ‘unstable’

27 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM

Fifa World Cup 2026

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.

20 Nov 2024 - 7:01PM

Indonesia’s Marselino Ferdinan (second from right) scores his team’s second goal in their shock 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

‘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.

20 Nov 2024 - 12:01PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

19 Nov 2024 - 10:33PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

18 Nov 2024 - 10:22PM

Stefan Pereira lines up a shot during October’s 3-0 victory over Cambodia. Photo: Dickson Lee

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

18 Nov 2024 - 1:00PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

15 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Red-hot Orr’s double leads the way as Hong Kong sweep the Philippines aside

Ashley Westwood’s men gain second straight victory under new head coach in build-up to 2027 Asian Cup finals qualification.

15 Nov 2024 - 1:32AM

Matt Orr scored twice in his side’s 3-1 win over the Philippines at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Head coach Westwood ‘always pushing’ Hong Kong football bosses to improve

Hong Kong face Philippines at Hong Kong Stadium on Thursday, before tackling Mauritius at intimate Mong Kok next Tuesday.

14 Nov 2024 - 10:49AM

Ashley Westwood issues instructions to his players prior to last month’s clash with Liechtenstein. Photo: HKFA

Fifa World Cup 2026

Group leaders Japan, South Korea face away tests in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The Japanese face still-in-contention bottom sides Indonesia and China, while the Koreans welcome back Son Heung-min.

12 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong star promises ‘more aggression’, reveals sacrifices to chase ambitions

City’s representative team have Hong Kong Stadium clash with the Philippines on Thursday, tackle Mauritius at Mong Kok Stadium next Tuesday.

12 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM

While you were sleeping

Palmer, Grealish among England injured, Barcelona pair on ice, Alcaraz loss

English referee suspended over social media rant at ‘arrogant’ Klopp as football prepares for return of Nations League.

12 Nov 2024 - 7:43AM

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been promoted to the senior England squad for November’s internationals. Photo: EPA-EFE

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong star questioning future under Westwood, teen striker gets shock call-up

Hong Kong face the Philippines at Hong Kong Stadium on November 14, before taking on Mauritius at Mong Kok Stadium on November 19.

7 Nov 2024 - 2:02PM

Michael Udebuluzor fends of Philip Chan during preparations for June’s match in Turkmenistan. Photo: HKFA

Lionel Messi

Chinese electronics firm Hisense becomes first sponsor for Fifa’s Club World Cup

Hisense will receive Video Assistant Referee branding during expanded 32-team competition set to take place in the US from June 15 to July 13.

30 Oct 2024 - 11:00PM

English Premier League

Opinion | Football is a mirror on our souls, and reveals many problems faced by society

Integrity – having recognisable principles that act as a guiding compass – seems to be lacking in football just as it is in public life.

31 Oct 2024 - 3:28PM

Lionel Messi

Move over, Messi and Ronaldo – a new generation is lining up to win Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is favourite to be crowned world’s best player on Monday, while Mbappe and Haaland lead field of contenders.

27 Oct 2024 - 10:00PM

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi have won football’s most prestigious individual award 13 times over 16 years, but neither has been nominated this year. Photo: AP

Fifa World Cup 2026

Bahrain concerns taken ‘seriously’ after death threats since Indonesia game

Players have faced ‘insults, slander, threats and hacking operations’ online, Bahrain’s FA alleges, since last week’s 2-2 draw with Indonesia.

19 Oct 2024 - 4:16AM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Coach Ivankovic thanks players, crowd after China snap World Cup losing streak

Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Indonesia before a 37,000 crowd at Qingdao revives China’s hopes as the big guns stay on course for the finals.

16 Oct 2024 - 3:59PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Bullish Westwood wants to make Hong Kong fans ‘proud’ after Cambodia lift-off

The Englishman has endured a frosty relationship with fans since taking charge in August, with his name even booed before kick-off.

16 Oct 2024 - 1:34PM

Everton Camargo was a key figure in Hong Kong’s victory over Cambodia. Photo: Dickson Lee

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping: Tuchel named England boss, Tom Brady joins LV Raiders

England cast coaching pathway aside in hope of World Cup success, Spain march on in Nations League and Ronaldo throws another temper tantrum.

16 Oct 2024 - 7:30AM

Spain’s Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against Serbia at the Nuevo El Arcangel Stadium in Cordoba. Photo: AP

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong beat Cambodia to give new boss Westwood a win in first home game

Home team reward a small crowd at Hong Kong Stadium as they bounce back from their loss in Liechtenstein.

15 Oct 2024 - 11:52PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss questions critics’ football knowledge, vows results will improve

City’s representative team will aim to bounce back from last week’s defeat in Liechtenstein when they meet Cambodia on Tuesday.

15 Oct 2024 - 8:56AM

Uefa

World’s best footballers closer to strike over Club World Cup, union says

Head of union Fifpro Europe warns industrial action has never been closer, after group files complaint with antitrust regulators.

15 Oct 2024 - 7:20AM

France’s Kylian Mbappe is among the players who have warned they could strike over the Club World Cup. Photo: Reuters

Fifa World Cup 2026

Saudi players cannot live in past with World Cup spot on line, warns coach Mancini

Veteran Italian coach says Saudi Arabia, hoping to play in their third straight finals, have ‘only one problem’ compared with past campaigns.

13 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Saudi Arabia’s Italian coach Roberto Mancini has told his players they cannot rely on past performances to confirm their passage to North America in two years’ time. Photo: AFP

Fifa World Cup 2026

Japan march on in World Cup qualifiers, Indonesia suffer 99th-minute heartbreak

Midfielder Daichi Kamada says his team can all but book their place in the finals for the eight straight time by beating Australia on Tuesday.

11 Oct 2024 - 2:39PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss slams Liechtenstein for celebrating like they ‘won the World Cup’

Ashley Westwood says he is disappointed with result but ‘not worried in the slightest’ about the performance and his first loss in charge.

11 Oct 2024 - 3:57PM

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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.

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14 August, 2024