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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) is the governing body for football in the city. Established in 1909, it is one of the game’s oldest governing bodies in Asia and organises various competitions from youth level to professional leagues. It also oversees the Hong Kong representative team.
The local game’s reputation has been severely damaged by a new match-fixing scandal. And the resignation of men’s team head coach Jorn Andersen is another blow. The drive to reboot Hong Kong football must start now. Fans deserve better.
Organiser says customers who bought tickets through official channels can receive 50 per cent refund if they apply by April 12 deadline
Lionel Messi sitting out the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong exhibition game was because of an injury and not his fault, and the idea he should have addressed fans to explain the situation is misconceived.
Lionel Messi’s no-show on the pitch at Hong Kong Stadium was a slap in the face for fans, and organisers – including the government – have a lot to answer for.
While fans are understandably excited about the impending arrival of the football great, the Asian Cup campaign by the Hong Kong team deserves the city’s full support.
Some 23 arrests, including coach and players, by Hong Kong graft-buster have shocked the local game.
The local game’s use of video technology will assist referees, but every effort must be made to ensure its introduction is smooth and that it enjoys the confidence of officials, players and – most of all – fans.
- For three generations the Fok family have been intimately involved in running the game in the city
Hong Kong-born right back Jay Haddow ‘excited and optimistic about future’ after uncertain spell with Championship side.
Former Hong Kong boss urges old employers to get on with hiring his replacement, around 20 coaches tell Andersen they are keen to succeed him.
Hong Kong government gave city’s football chiefs HK$24.2 million for the 2023-24 season, and former head coach Jorn Andersen says it has stopped the game growing in the city.
Forward Poon Pui-hin in talks over mainland switch, but loan move being held up by ‘procedural problem’.
Euro 2024 and Copa America stars will appear, host club Kitchee say, raising prospect of seeing likes of World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann.
Dream switch to Chinese Super League title chasers Shanghai Shenhua can ‘give parents and young players the dream of professional football’.
Trio among 12 players and coaches arrested last month for allegedly fixing matches and placing illegal bets on football games.
Hong Kong football career ‘difficult way to live’, says under-23 international Jerry Lam, who argues allowing gambling could raise interest.
First Division champions Kowloon City are poised to accept promotion invite and play in likely nine-team league in 2024-25.
Hong Kong have 10 players with clubs in mainland China, after moves this week for defenders Shinichi Chan and Tsui Wang-kit.
West Ham’s Nathan Trott is EPL’s latest Bermudian, whereas talent from Hong Kong, with 100 times the population, does not thrive abroad.
Anthony Pinto scored two minutes into his international career for Hong Kong, but the city’s club football cannot offer financial security.
Hong Kong could have a new boss at the helm for pair of September friendlies as they build towards Asian Cup qualifiers next year.
Stand-in coach Wolfgang Luisser puts onus on attack in final qualifying match, but team record a defensive landmark in Ashgabat.
The 20-year-old’s contract with German club Ingolstadt 04 expires on June 30 and he is likely to move on after he told the Post in March he was in a ‘toxic relationship’ with the German club.
Local fans starved of elite visitors since Manchester City played at Hong Kong Stadium in 2019 but could now get to see World Cup winners in action.
Hong Kong players dealing with scorching heat and inadequate training facilities before bid for team’s first World Cup away win since November 2015.
City’s team head to Turkmenistan two players short and with two key staff members missing because visas were not approved in time.
Officers spotted three fans disrespecting anthem by either turning backs to field or not standing while tune was playing, police say.
Debutants impress interim boss Wolfgang Luisser in Fifa World Cup qualifier against Iran, while reason for VAR controversy is revealed.
Soft spot-kick turns tide for Iran in Fifa World Cup qualifier, but Hong Kong show guts with new boys Timmy Ma and Anthony Pinto on target.
The FA Cup finalists say they need to raise the money by June 13 or will have to drop out of the city’s top division.
Stand-in coach Wolfgang Luisser vows to tweak formula that worked under Jorn Andersen in qualifiers against Iran and Turkmenistan.
Forward willing to play uninsured if needed against Iran and Turkmenistan after release by his club Southern left him without cover.
Hong Kong defender Gerbig commits to top-flight side Henan FC, and expects coach issues to be ‘resolved soon’.
Real Madrid’s Hayley Raso and Everton’s Clare Wheeler were on the scoresheet in Sydney friendly. Australia are going to France for Games, while China miss out.
Interim Hong Kong head coach Wolfgang Luisser says match-fixing news is ‘big hit’ for city, surprised FA added Roberto Losada to back-room staff.
Jorn Andersen is expected to start his new role with Yunnan Yukun this weekend, and wants former assistant Ben Cheung and Hong Kong defender Tsui Wang-kit to join him at the Chinese League One side.
