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Chengdu Rongcheng losing 3-2 to Shandong Taishan on Sunday handed the title to Dalian Yingbo in the Chinese Super League. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Patriots and Newcastle blew it big, but are Chengdu sport’s biggest chokers ever?

Some of the most infamous and monumental collapses by teams in the history of sport have happened in football, NFL, NBA and MLB.

Fifa

Japan’s Tashima rates chances of unseating Fifa head Infantino at 20%-30%

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football embarrassment after local FA’s Fifa window failure

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

David Silva on the spot in Hong Kong, World Cup winner a hit for Sha Tin

Spaniard wows sell-out crowd as Kai Tak Sports Park shows ‘flexibility’ to stage marquee match in secondary stadium.

David Silva scores a penalty for Supreme Sha Tin in their Hong Kong Premier League match against BC Rangers at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
David Silva scores a penalty for Supreme Sha Tin in their Hong Kong Premier League match against BC Rangers at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

David Silva in Hong Kong: ex-Manchester City star not ruling out Sha Tin return

Spanish World Cup winner poised to line-up for Supreme against BC Rangers at sold-out Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s international retirement in stark contrast to great rival Messi

Both have been icons for their countries and leave a void that may not be fully appreciated until the next World Cup in four years.

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Fifa

Tashima aims to ‘uphold integrity’ in run against Infantino for Fifa president

The 68-year-old has served as a football player, coach and bureaucrat and has a reputation for being a safe pair of hands within the sport.

Kozo Tashima rose through the JFA ranks and was elected president in 2016, while also serving on the Asian Football Confederation executive committee and the Fifa Council. Photo: AFP
Kozo Tashima rose through the JFA ranks and was elected president in 2016, while also serving on the Asian Football Confederation executive committee and the Fifa Council. Photo: AFP
German Bundesliga

Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane extends deal with Bayern, where he feels ‘at home’

Trophy-less after over 10 years at boyhood club Spurs, England captain has won two league titles, one German Cup since joining German club.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Japan coach accepts ‘reality’ as delay set to deny him last shot at Asian Cup

Hajime Moriyasu due to lead team at tournament early next year before being replaced, but postponement means could leave next month.

Spain

Spanish police open manslaughter probe after footballer dies from on-pitch clash

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel was challenging for the ball when he was struck in the chest by the opposing team’s goalkeeper.

FC Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel lies on the ground after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a soccer match on Monday. Photo: AP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

AFC postpones Asian Cup in light of ‘exceptional circumstances’ in Saudi Arabia

Initially scheduled to ⁠take place early next year, the dates have changed following recent attacks on the kingdom raising security concerns.

The 24-team ⁠Asian Cup will now take place from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028. Photo: AP
The 24-team ⁠Asian Cup will now take place from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028. Photo: AP
Fifa

Fifa to release documents related to World Cup sell-off plan with council members

Infantino’s re-election prospects strengthened a little over a week ago when the head ‌of Asian football endorsed ‌him for a fourth term.

AFC Champions League

Ronaldo rested for Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League trip as security fears remain

Portuguese superstar left off the roster by coach Ange Postecoglou for Monday’s match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent.

Fifa World Cup

Shah of Iran, Venezuela and how Charlton, Eusebio, Puskas got to 1986 World Cup

Jaime Byrom has seen dramatic change in how football caters to fans beyond the action on the pitch, and has plans to make Euro 2028 best yet.

Jaime Byrom said he saw at first hand the Chinese enthusiasm for football when his company managed the ticketing operation for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Photo: AFP
Fifa

AFC to refer Jordan FA chief to judicial bodies over Infantino claims

Asian football governing body denies Prince Ali bin Hussein’s suggestion that proceedings at Congress in Tokyo were conducted improperly.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino was accused by the Jordan FA president of hijacking the AFC Congress for political purposes. Photo: Reuters
Fifa president Gianni Infantino was accused by the Jordan FA president of hijacking the AFC Congress for political purposes. Photo: Reuters
Trending in China

Football star Kylian Mbappe faces huge China backlash over ‘unacceptable’ remark

Real Madrid star issues apology after major Chinese brands cut ties him over comment, which sparked intense social media backlash.

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Uefa

Ballon d’Or ‘beyond my wildest dreams,’ but Harry Kane has plenty more to prove

First English winner in 25 years says winning Champions League for his club and a major trophy with England are his top priorities.

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Fifa

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d’Or glory as ‘world’s best’ player

The 70th edition of the award will be hosted in England for the first time and fittingly could have a first English winner for 25 years.

Waxwork figures of, from left, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe at the Madame Tussauds gallery ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday night. Photo: dpa
Waxwork figures of, from left, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe at the Madame Tussauds gallery ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday night. Photo: dpa
Fifa

Jordan FA chief says Fifa head Infantino turned AFC Congress into political stage

Vocal critic Prince Ali bin Hussein denies ‘that Asia has a united position when it comes to electing the ‌next Fifa president’.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Hongkonger Chan linked with vacant China women’s football head coach role

With officials looking to replace Ante Milicic quickly, fans have been discussing who could be next to lead the Steel Roses.

Uefa Champions League

Spanish coaches dominate Ballon d’Or, have become football’s hottest commodity

Country’s growing influence on world game will be on full display at glittering awards ceremony in London.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is among a number of Spanish managers enjoying success in football. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Premier League

Wales, Australia, managing David Silva all part of Sha Tin coach’s rich tapestry

Tom Ballantyne’s journey through the world of football has not been a normal one, which is why Hong Kong move ‘felt like stars aligning’.

Tom Ballantyne issues instructions during Supreme Sha Tin’s draw with Football Club last weekend. Photo: Supreme Sha Tin
Tom Ballantyne issues instructions during Supreme Sha Tin’s draw with Football Club last weekend. Photo: Supreme Sha Tin
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Coach of China’s women’s football team leaves post eight months before World Cup

Ante Milicic, who helped team qualify for next year’s World Cup in Brazil, will depart ‘after friendly communication’, Chinese FA says.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Asian Football Confederation endorses Infantino for another term as Fifa president

Several key AFC members, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, had publicly declared their support earlier for the Swiss’ re-election bid.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

How Stockport County became ‘bigger than Manchester United’ in China

President Steve Bellis will lead an 11-day tour from Saturday, after quarter century of romance, rickshaw races and life-changing cash gifts.

Stockport County’s Mike Wilbury training some aspiring players in Guizhou province on the English club's first tour of China in 2001. Photo: Xinhua
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