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English Premier League

UK PM to publish Manchester City dealings after intervention draws criticism

Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch urged the PM to publish ‘everything’ related to his work with the club when he was Greater Manchester mayor.

English Premier League

How Manchester City could repeat Uefa victory and hit back at Premier League

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Manchester City legend David Silva comes out of retirement for Hong Kong stint

Asian Games 2026

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games row

Celebrations by some of country’s gold medal-winning football players has sparked calls for change to rule that rewarded success at Games.

South Korea players celebrate beating Japan in the final of the men’s football at the Asian Games. Photo: AP
South Korea players celebrate beating Japan in the final of the men’s football at the Asian Games. Photo: AP
Lionel Messi

Messi calls time on Argentina career, says not playing will be ‘deeply painful’

Lionel Messi ends international career with two goals in 3-0 victory over Benin, tells fans it is ‘saddest day of my career’.

Lionel Messi

End of an era: Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots with monumental farewell

Some 85,000 fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong return collapsed because football bosses can’t forgive me, Andersen says

Popular former head coach now in charge of Myanmar believes he was punished for opting to leave city’s top job in the first place.

Former head coach of Hong Kong Jorn Andersen was back in the city for the Fifa Asean Cup in September. Photo: Elson Li
Former head coach of Hong Kong Jorn Andersen was back in the city for the Fifa Asean Cup in September. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Suzuki eyes Asian Cup atonement after ‘very bad’ display in 2024 defeat

New Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki believes Japan can win tournament this time around after previously losing in last 8 to Iran.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Proposed Asian football reforms threaten to kill Hong Kong’s World Cup hopes

Continental governing body advocating for Nations League that would reshape Asian and World Cup finals pathways.

Asian Games 2026

South Korean Asian Games footballers’ joy over military exemptions raises ire

Social media users say there should be rethink over policy under which Games gold winners, Olympic medallists are exempted from military duty.

South Korea's win over Japan in the Asian Games football final has seen 20 of the 23-strong squad earning exemptions from military service. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa Asean Cup: Gianni Infantino jeered but trophy cheer for Hong Kong

Hosts beat Cambodia for silverware as Kai Tak Stadium crowd deliver lusty verdict on Fifa president’s leadership.

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Hong Kong celebrate after being crowned inaugural Fifa Asean Challenge Cup champions at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong celebrate after being crowned inaugural Fifa Asean Challenge Cup champions at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Kit Lai
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Hong Kong with city team set for Cambodia final

While city’s naturalised pool is drying up and ‘needs a few players’, Cambodia’s upturn has been boosted by raft of overseas-born talent.

Fifa

Infantino brings global goodwill tour to Hong Kong ahead of Fifa Asean final

Under-fire president of world governing body has been trying to shore up support among the smaller associations ahead of next year’s election.

English Premier League

Man City lodge ‘comprehensive’ appeal against verdict in financial-rules scandal

The club were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches over nine seasons but have always maintained their innocence.

An advertisement for betting company Paddy Power is pictured in Manchester after the Premier League said Manchester City were guilty of serious breaches of financial rules. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

Manchester City scandal risks damaging Premier League’s booming global brand

The club’s rule-breaking could see English top flight lose one of its marquee players in Erling Haaland and also leave fans feeling cheated.

Manchester City face severe sanctions after being found guilty of more than 100 charges between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission exposing “sham” contracts. Photo: Reuters
Manchester City face severe sanctions after being found guilty of more than 100 charges between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission exposing “sham” contracts. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Man City’s rule-breaking leaves clubs, fans waiting to see what happens next

In the tribal, cash-driven world of football, sympathy will be in short supply should they be severely punished after Premier League’s verdict.

English Premier League

Man City guilty of using ‘sham’ deals to distort finances, Premier League says

Commission says club’s schemes distorted finances by more than £900 million, but City deny wrongdoing and will appeal.

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English Premier League

Man City might be biggest cheats sporting world has ever seen. What comes next?

Ben Johnson’s Olympic gold and Lance Armstrong’s 7 Tour de France titles were wiped out, will City’s Premier League crowns go the same way?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy, players and staff after winning the Premier League title in 2018. Photo: Reuters
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy, players and staff after winning the Premier League title in 2018. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fifa Asean Cup: Hong Kong close on final as midfielder stars after 2-year exile

‘Intense’ city team too powerful for callow Laos, but Kai Tak Stadium less than half full for convincing victory.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Mired in match-fixing scandal, city’s next opponents hope reinvention holds key

Hong Kong open their Fifa Asean Cup against a Laos team where head coach Vladica Grujic is leading a youthful revolution.

English Premier League

Man City set to fight Premier League after reports club guilty of 100-plus charges

Report says City found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches spanning more than a decade; club have always denied ⁠any wrongdoing.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hoists the Premiership trophy after his team finished top of the league in 2014, one of three titles won during the period in question. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong hero back for Fifa Asean Cup, as current coach plays down key-man exit

Despite tournament’s shaky foundations, Hong Kong’s past and present coaches welcome opportunity for more football.

Bounphachan Bounkong tussles with Brunei midfielder Alinur Rashimi Jufri. Photo: Elson Li
Bounphachan Bounkong tussles with Brunei midfielder Alinur Rashimi Jufri. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

After chaotic start, are five-time Hong Kong champions in crisis or transition?

Eastern in funk following three defeats, manager’s exit, vice-captain’s resignation and player quitting after one match.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Fok fudges but HKFA appears ready to make Gianni Infantino its man

Fifa president set to visit city for Asean Cup final next month, as chairman hails local association’s close ties with global governing body.

AFC Cup

AFC Champions League 2: Hong Kong kings Kitchee survive red card to make point

Hosts impress and lay down marker in Mong Kok Stadium stalemate with Gangwon FC, Tai Po lose down under.

Everton Camargo squeezes over a cross during Kitchee’s stalemate with Gangwon FC. Photo: Edmond So
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