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Eric Fok Kai-shan

(霍啟山)

Eric Fok Kai-shan

霍啟山

The latest news and top stories on Eric Fok Kai-shan, chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China. He also serves as Vice-President of the East Asian Football Federation and a member of the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee. Continuing a family legacy in sports administration, he has overseen Eastern District’s league entry and explored legalising football gambling for revenue. A third-generation scion of the family of the late Henry Fok, he is Vice Chairman of the Fok Ying Tung Group.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s grip on power weakened after his cloak-and-dagger plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors was exposed in July. Photo: Reuters

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.

19 Sep 2026 - 11:44AM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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8 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

11 May 2026 - 9:00PM

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Hong Kong coach Losada ends Asian Cup qualifiers with defeat and ‘mixed feelings’

Interim mentor one of more than 300 applicants for permanent head coach role, with interviews to start this month and decision made in June.

1 Apr 2026 - 5:29PM

Hong Kong’s starting lineup against India (in blue) featured only four of the players that started their previous match, a 2-1 loss to Singapore. Photo: HKFA

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chiefs set to confirm heavyweight European visitors ‘very soon’

Local football bosses have booked Kai Tak Stadium for early August, receive more than 300 applications for city team head coach post.

28 Mar 2026 - 4:21PM

ITTF

Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience

Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.

20 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

12 Mar 2026 - 8:26PM

Hong Kong players celebrate their shock Asian Games quarter-final win over Iran in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

7 Mar 2026 - 2:38AMvideocam

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

3 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal

The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.

30 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM

It has not been confirmed which World Cup edition the region might be targeting, but the first available tournament is in 2038. Saudi Arabia is set to be the next Asian host in 2034. Photo: Xinhua

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong boss Westwood won’t apologise or quit after humiliating Singapore loss

Coach says team have improved with him in charge, and 41-year-old Wang Zhenpeng was chosen in goal because Tse Ka-wing felt under pressure.

19 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong’s players face their fans after Tuesday’s defeat at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers to share HK$1 million prize if they beat Singapore

Squad members must play on Tuesday to get a share of the US$129,000, which FA’s CEO Charles Cheung calls ‘a reward and encouragement’.

14 Nov 2025 - 11:32AM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong target Kai Tak Stadium sell-out for Bangladesh clash with cheap tickets

City team hoping to attract a packed house for Asian Cup qualifier, tickets priced HK$80 to HK$200 and come with chance to win car.

30 Sep 2025 - 8:01PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong aims to capitalise on boom after summer of ‘football fever’

FA chief Eric Fok eyeing bigger role for city in world football after hosting Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Cristiano Ronaldo.

6 Sep 2025 - 8:00AM

Liverpool fans watch the match against AC Milan during the Hong Kong Football Festival at Kai Tak Stadium in July. Photo: Sam Tsang

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

English Premier League clubs in Hong Kong again? Talks aim to revive Asia Trophy

Promoter hopes to deliver more English football to the city, as Saudi Super Cup hailed as success despite behind-the-scenes issues.

26 Aug 2025 - 7:00AM

Fans watch the match between Liverpool and AC Milan during Hong Kong Football Festival at Kai Tak Stadium last month. Photo: Sam Tsang

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Can Hong Kong retain Cristiano Ronaldo factor as its Premier League kicks off?

Local league returns this weekend for 2025-26 season and officials hope to attract more fans to stadiums.

25 Aug 2025 - 6:41PM

LIV Golf

HSBC, LIV Golf sign multi-year deal, with bank to back 14-event season, 2 teams

HSBC to throw weight behind Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC, and Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson’s Majesticks GC.

21 Jul 2025 - 2:57PM

Cristiano Ronaldo

Hong Kong hosting Saudi Super Cup shows deepening ties, football chief Fok says

Fans told to be confident of seeing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo play, given the matches are competitive rather than friendlies.

21 Jul 2025 - 2:56PM

Eric Fok (third from left) attends the launch of the Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Brazil will not be visiting Hong Kong any time soon, says football boss

Eastern District’s application to join top flight waved through, but Canton United fail to meet local association criteria.

4 Jul 2025 - 5:49PM

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Eric Fok Kai-shan

(霍啟山)

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.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | ‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance

Interim Hong Kong boss Losada’s future up in air, to take charge in friendlies

Hong Kong coach Losada ends Asian Cup qualifiers with defeat and ‘mixed feelings’

Interim mentor one of more than 300 applicants for permanent head coach role, with interviews to start this month and decision made in June.

Hong Kong football chiefs set to confirm heavyweight European visitors ‘very soon’

Local football bosses have booked Kai Tak Stadium for early August, receive more than 300 applications for city team head coach post.

Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience

Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

Hong Kong women’s football team happy to be home after anxious wait in Dubai

Team withdrew from tournament following joint US-Israel attacks on Iran but players and staff were stuck in Dubai for days.

Hong Kong football chief set for head coach hunt, Man City tipped to visit

Eric Fok poised to scour globe for Ashley Westwood replacement. Manchester City in running to play summer game at Kai Tak Stadium.

GBA officials revive prospect of World Cup bid after Fok’s Asian Cup proposal

The area also plans to utilise event-hosting experience and international resources to attract global competitions in basketball and tennis.

Hong Kong boss Westwood won’t apologise or quit after humiliating Singapore loss

Coach says team have improved with him in charge, and 41-year-old Wang Zhenpeng was chosen in goal because Tse Ka-wing felt under pressure.

Hong Kong footballers to share HK$1 million prize if they beat Singapore

Squad members must play on Tuesday to get a share of the US$129,000, which FA’s CEO Charles Cheung calls ‘a reward and encouragement’.

Hong Kong target Kai Tak Stadium sell-out for Bangladesh clash with cheap tickets

City team hoping to attract a packed house for Asian Cup qualifier, tickets priced HK$80 to HK$200 and come with chance to win car.

Hong Kong aims to capitalise on boom after summer of ‘football fever’

FA chief Eric Fok eyeing bigger role for city in world football after hosting Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Cristiano Ronaldo.

English Premier League clubs in Hong Kong again? Talks aim to revive Asia Trophy

Promoter hopes to deliver more English football to the city, as Saudi Super Cup hailed as success despite behind-the-scenes issues.

Can Hong Kong retain Cristiano Ronaldo factor as its Premier League kicks off?

Local league returns this weekend for 2025-26 season and officials hope to attract more fans to stadiums.

HSBC, LIV Golf sign multi-year deal, with bank to back 14-event season, 2 teams

HSBC to throw weight behind Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC, and Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson’s Majesticks GC.

Hong Kong hosting Saudi Super Cup shows deepening ties, football chief Fok says

Fans told to be confident of seeing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo play, given the matches are competitive rather than friendlies.

Brazil will not be visiting Hong Kong any time soon, says football boss

Eastern District’s application to join top flight waved through, but Canton United fail to meet local association criteria.

Opinion | ‘Hong Kong football is finished’? Not if Roberto Losada is given a fair chance