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Aston Villa under-21s coach Josep Gombau chats to his players during the HKFC Soccer Sevens. Photo: HKFC Soccer Sevens

Villa U21 coach, who worked with Emery, Postecoglou hails Kitchee owner’s help

Aston Villa coach Gombau reveals gratitude for Kitchee chief patience following first season ‘mistakes’, Spaniard working closely with Unai Emery, after time assisting Ange Postecoglou.

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Brighton success fuelled by 2023 heartache, scorer hails Premier League club for faith in young talent.

Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate winning the 2024 HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens helps English Premier League kids grow up, coach says

‘It is fantastic for the players to experience international travel, to face different teams, with different styles,’ Fulham under-21 coach Hayden Mullins says.

Quitting Man City for Brighton was right call, Hong Kong Soccer Sevens star says

Luca Barrington also reveals Brighton had practised for the unusual sudden-death situation that handed them a quarter-final against Leicester City on Sunday.

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Brighton stunned by Hong Kong Rangers but survive bizarre Soccer Sevens play-off

Fulham, holders Aston Villa and Glasgow Rangers join Hong Kong Rangers in last eight, while PFA All Stars’ former English Premier League veterans reach Masters semis.

Hong Kong Rangers earned a memorable victory over Premier League side Brighton. Photo: HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens

Aston Villa ‘stronger’ for title defence as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Captain James Wright says Villa boast ‘a strong squad that is arguably stronger than last year’ as men’s tournament starts on Saturday.

Boa Morte tips Fulham’s kids to shine as Hong Kong’s Soccer Sevens kicks off

Former Arsenal star Boa Morte to make his fifth appearance in the Soccer Sevens Masters tournament on Friday before the weekend’s main event.

Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong helped me reach EPL, Aston Villa’s Kellyman says

Starring role in Hong Kong was ‘important stepping stone’ towards recent debut against Manchester City, according to Omari Kellyman, as Villa prepare to defend their Sevens title.

Omari Kellyman celebrates scoring for Aston Villa in last year’s Soccer Sevens cup final. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens

Soccer Sevens or Premier League title showdown? Clash unavoidable, FA chief says

The annual HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.

Tai Po will try to repeat last year’s heroics in the Soccer Sevens, but have a league match on the same day. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens

Aston Villa to defend Hong Kong Soccer Sevens as top English clubs are confirmed

Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Brighton to feature with regular visitors Leicester and Rangers, while women’s teams will make their debut.

Yorke says City treble talk premature, backs Man United to win FA Cup

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke feels too many have written off his old club’s chances of causing an upset in FA Cup final.

Simpson on Soccer Sevens, Hong Kong move, and Leicester’s relegation heartbreak

English Premier League title winner open to playing in Hong Kong top flight after ‘a few conversations’ while in town for Soccer Sevens.

Danny Simpson high-fives a young fan at the 2023 HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens at Hong Kong Football Club. Photo: Nicholas Kang

English Premier League still rules Hong Kong as Aston Villa win Soccer Sevens

Omari Kellyman scores twice in the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens cup final and revels in emulating former Villa star Jack Grealish by finishing as leading scorer.

Omari Kellyman celebrates after scoring for Aston Villa in the Soccer Sevens cup final in Hong Kong. Photo: HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens

Leicester kids shine at Soccer Sevens and back club to beat Premier League drop

The Foxes will chase cup glory on Sunday at HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens before their young squad watch nervously as last day of the Premier League unfolds.

Dwight Yorke says Man United have to sign Kane, ‘writing on wall’ for Martial

Club legend believes boss Erik Ten Hag has had ‘fabulous’ first season but ‘in 2 years might not be in the job’ if results do not go Premier League side’s way.

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Soccer Sevens bursts back on scene with former stars feeling the love

‘You can hear how excited the fans are to be back – they’re singing, shouting, and just happy to see great football,’ HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens chairman says.

Pascal Chimbonda for PFA Citi All Stars at the 2023 Hong Kong Soccer Sevens. Photos: Handout

Hong Kong’s elders show Soccer Sevens’ Premier League aces some new tricks

The shuttlecock is ‘so small you feel like you’re kicking the air’, Brighton’s Jack Hinchy says, while captains reveal what could decide the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens as Newcastle target third title in a row.

Aston Villa reveal who could be the next Grealish in Hong Kong

English Premier League club name the rising stars who will play in the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens when it returns this weekend.

QPR boss Ferdinand hoping to find next Jack Grealish at Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Manchester City’s £100 million (US$127 million) star played at the event on three occasions for former club Aston Villa.

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish warms up before his side’s Premier League clash with Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: AFP

Les Ferdinand on hand for Soccer Sevens draw, tips Man City for title

Premier League legend in Hong Kong as guest of honour for the popular tournament, which is set to make its return after 4 years away.

Les Ferdinand (left) at the press conference for the HKFC City Soccer Sevens draw at Football Club in Happy Valley. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Aston Villa, Newcastle among 5 Premier League clubs to play in Hong Kong

English contingent heading to the city as HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens returns after four-year absence.

‘Iconic’ Hong Kong Soccer Sevens returns in May after 4-year hiatus

HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens chief says ‘football-mad’ Hong Kong ‘needs sport’ and promises to ‘bring out some of the best teams in Europe’.

Former Hong Kong footballer Harris joins FC Cincinnati

Calvin Harris, who spent four years in Hong Kong, will play under Dutch manager Jaap Stam after being picked second overall in the 2021 MLS Superdraft.

Former Hong Kong player Calvin Harris celebrates scoring a goal for Wake Forest at a college game in North Carolina. Photos: Handout

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens cancelled amid coronavirus

Hong Kong Soccer Sevens cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak, but will return for 2021 edition, organisers vow.

Newcastle United celebrate winning the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens in 2019. Photo: Eurasia Sport Images/HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens 2019

Longstaff joins list of Premier League starlets to get their break in Hong Kong

Longstaff, who was part of the Newcastle United side that triumphed in Hong Kong at this year’s Soccer Sevens, scores the winner against Manchester United on his Premier League debut for the Magpies.

Hong Kong’s Tsun Dai joins Premier League Wolves

Midfielder leaves U’s after a season to join Wolverhampton Wanderers academy

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Hong Kong Soccer Sevens
The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is an annual invitational soccer tournament organised by Hong Kong Football Club. The event features two competitions, the Main tournament, which comprises the teams from prominent European and Asian clubs, and the Masters tournament, which features veteran players aged 35 and over. Founded in 1999, the event has become a popular fixture on the local sporting calendar. Leicester City were crowned champions in 2017.
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9 September, 2024
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