Qualifiers - Group A: Hong Kong, China 1-7 IR Iran; DPR Korea 2-1 Syria
Zarqa: Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their bid for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with an impressive 7-1 win against...
Qualifiers - Group A: Hong Kong, China 1-7 IR Iran
Zarqa: Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their bid for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with an impressive 7-1 win against...
Qualifiers - Group A: Syria 3-1 Jordan; DPR Korea 8-2 Hong Kong, China
Zarqa: DPR Korea produced an awesome display of attacking football to kick off their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group A...
Why Ronnie O’Sullivan was given special exemption to escape strict snooker rule
Ronnie O'Sullivan was previously in breach of a long-standing rule during his matches, just by entering the arena.
The snooker icon booked his...
Lucas Leiva Reflects On Liverpool Career and Leaving Club After Ten Years
Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesThe Liverpool cult hero opened up about his time at Liverpool—and the difficult decision to...
"Show them the future of Manchester United!"
Those are the words you'll hear in the new film following our U16s in Hong Kong...
How to watch our Lifeblood Short: U16s in Hong Kong
Here's everything you need to know about the bonus offering from the popular MUTV Originals series.
Liechtenstein-Hong Kong, China, Rheinpark Stadion (Vaduz)
Liechtenstein vs Hong Kong, China: all the latest Friendly Matches 2026 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Man Utd promote wonderkid JJ Gabriel, 14, dubbed ‘Kid Messi’ to U18s squad with coaches ‘blown away’ by his talent
A MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid dubbed “Kid Messi” is training with players four years older than him.
Joseph Junior Andreou Gabriel, who goes by the...
Preview: Liechtenstein vs. Hong Kong - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between Liechtenstein and Hong Kong, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Premier League star set to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's record for highest shirt sale ever
Following a stellar performance over the weekend, a Premier League star is on the verge of surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the...
Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience
Hong Kong: Sanfrecce Hiroshima head coach Michael Skibbe praised his team's resilience after Hayato Araki's stoppage-time header secured a dramatic...
Group E: Eastern (HKG) 2-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)
Hong Kong: Hayato Araki broke Eastern SC hearts with a header deep into stoppage time that give Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 3-2 win over the Hong Kong...
Peter Schmeichel reflects on Hong Kong brawl with Roy Keane
Peter Schmeichel and Roy Keane were not particularly close friends during their time together at Manchester United. They would fall out from time...
Group G: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 3-1 Lee Man (HKG)
Singapore: Tampines Rovers fought back from going behind in the fourth minute to hand Hong Kong Premier League champions Lee Man a 3-1 defeat on...
Reading in takeover talks with Hong Kong businessman linked to Dai Yongge
Bennny Kwong's Blue River Holdings are targeting the League One club after the surprise collapse of Rob Couhig's bid
Qualifiers - Group J: Jordan 2-3 Qatar; Singapore 0-2 Hong Kong, China
Doha: Qatar emerged the Group J winners of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers after a thrilling 3-2 win over Jordan on Sunday.
Qualifiers - Group J: Hong Kong, China 0-2 Qatar; Singapore 0-2 Jordan
Doha: Jordan and Qatar are set for a top-of-the-table clash after both registered their second wins in Group J of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025...
Qualifiers - Group J: Jordan 7-0 Hong Kong, China; Qatar 3-0 Singapore
Doha: Jordan and Qatar kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Qualifiers Group J campaigns with impressive wins on Wednesday.
Clubcall, Papers & The Wireless: It used to be hard to keep up with Sunderland from afar!
Can you remember what it was like trying to keep up with what was happening at Sunderland in the era before the internet?! I've always been the...
England legend had 'stinker' during infamous 'dentist chair' – he was watching a cup replay
The 'dentist chair' night out is one of the most infamous news stories in English football history, when Paul Gascoigne, Teddy Sheringham, Steve...
Group E: Sydney FC (AUS) 5-0 Eastern (HKG)
Sydney: Debutant Anas Ouahim scored twice as Sydney FC eased to an opening 5-0 win over Eastern FC from Hong Kong, China in Group E of the AFC...
Group G: Lee Man (HKG) 0-2 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)
Hong Kong: Vietnam's Nam Dinh Lee Man kicked off their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign on a winning note after easing 2-0 past Lee Man...
Gary Shaw was the golden boy of Aston Villa’s golden era – whose shirt Diego Maradona asked for but never got
ASTON VILLA called it perfectly in their tribute to club legend Gary Shaw, who sadly died yesterday, aged 63.
“Shaw was the golden boy of...
Gary Shaw
We are deeply saddened to learn that former Walsall striker Gary Shaw has died at the age of 63.A product of Aston Villa's youth system, Gary...
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi leaves young fan in tears with incredible Lionel Messi moment at Topps Rip Night
For the first time in history, Topps’ Rip Night went global – and sports trading card fanatics loved every minute.
Hong Kong and Paris were just...
Group D: Bam Khatoon advance in style
Thimphu: Islamic Republic of Iran's Bam Khatoon FC booked their place in the group stage of the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 after...
The Opposition: AFC Fylde Women
Boro Women face AFC Fylde at home this Sunday as they return to league action.
Read up on the Coasters here in time for Sunday's 2pm kick-off at...
Group D: Kitchee SC (HKG) 1-0 Royal Thimphu College FC (BHU)
Thimphu: Fu Chui Man's first half goal steered Hong Kong's Kitchee SC to a 1-0 win over Royal Thimphu College FC of Bhutan in their AFC Women's...
Westwood takes charge of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China have appointed former Afghanistan coach Ashley Westwood to replace Jorn Andersen as the representative team's new head...
Douglas Costa joins Sydney FC
Sydney: Sydney FC have signed former Brazil winger Douglas Costa with the 33-year-old due to make his competitive debut for the Australian club...
Fever stitch: embroidered photographs of the beautiful game – in pictures
With the women's football season starting up again in September, it's a good time to take in this striking series, weaving together embroidery with...
Celtic legend escapes ‘terrifying’ car crash after ‘sleeping driver’ ploughs into him
CELTIC legend Frank McAvennie has opened up on his lucky escape during a “terrifying” car crash he was recently involved in.
The former Hoops...
Celtic legend Frank McAvennie cheats death in ‘terrifying’ car crash after ‘sleeping’ driver ploughs into him
CELTIC legend Frank McAvennie has opened up on his lucky escape during a “terrifying” car crash he was recently involved in.
The former Hoops...
Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals the three things more important to him than snooker as he whitewashes rival in China
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN reckons he’s enjoying a “film set” lifestyle but without playing Hollywood snooker – as he chases a happy ending in...
Analyzing Alexander Sørloth: Will Atlético's new 9 make the difference?
Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesAn ardent Villarreal viewer gives us the skinny on Sørloth. While Atlético...
Cardiff legend’s ‘heart is full’ after wonderkid son scores first Man Utd goal
CARDIFF legend Robert Earnshaw said his “heart is full” after his son scored his first goal for Manchester United’s under 16’s.
Earnshaw’s son,...
Ex-BBC star who wrote Disney specials before touring the world with his partner dies peacefully in hospital
A DISNEY and BBC legend has sadly passed away aged 73.
Esteemed puppeteer, Steve Lee, died peacefully on August 2 at Brighton General Hospital,...
Video: Two-goal, 13-yo United prodigy excels years above his level in mindblowing U16 performance
Manchester United u16s have spent the past week in Hong Kong where…
The post Manchester United u16s claim double victory in Hong Kong appeared...
I jetted to Turkey for a ‘designer’ haul of Chloé, Louis Vuitton and Goyard – one dupe only cost me £13 instead of £2k
A SHOPAHOLIC has showcased the results of her “designer” haul from Turkey.
The popular holiday destination has long been regarded as the...
I jetted to Turkey for a ‘designer' haul of Chloé, Louis Vuitton and Goyard – one dupe only cost me £13 instead of £2k
A SHOPAHOLIC has showcased the results of her “designer” haul from Turkey.
The popular holiday destination has long been regarded as the “capital...
Diego Simeone drops Joao Felix transfer hint as he speaks out on situation
Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as transfer target Joao Felix starts for Atletico Madrid in Hong Kong pre-season friendly
Sørloth bags two as Simeone tinkers: What we learned from Atlético's domination of Kitchee
Photo by Lampson Yip - Clicks Images/Getty ImagesThe pre-season fixture ended in a thrashing Atlético Madrid continued their pre-season escapades...
Takeaways from Atlético Madrid's 6-1 drubbing of Kitchee in Hong Kong
Photo by Lampson Yip - Clicks Images/Getty ImagesThe pre-season fixture ended in a thrashing Atlético Madrid continued their pre-season escapades...
East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shanghai Port stay hot, Perth Glory win thriller
Hong Kong: Shanghai Port registered their 15th consecutive victory as they edged closer to retaining the Chinese Super League title with a 1-0 win...
Joao Felix named in Atletico Madrid preseason squad despite fan fury
Joao Felix will travel with Atletico Madrid for a preseason friendly in Hong Kong next week. Los Rojiblancos face local side Kitchee on August 7...
On This Day (3rd August 1988): Happy Birthday, Santiago Vergini!
Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty ImagesThe man who scored the greatest own goal in the history of Sunderland AFC celebrates his 36th birthday today, and...
Latest AFC President's Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine hosted in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President's Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine 2024 successfully concluded in Hong...
Como claim alleged racist abuse of Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan ‘blown out of proportion'
The Italian club claim their player compared the South Korea forward to the martial arts stuntman Jackie Chan, who is from Hong Kong
Como defend ‘Jackie Chan' comment after Wolves complain of racism in friendly
‘Incident blown out of proportion,' claim Italian side
Hwang Hee-chan finds Jackie Chan reference derogatory
Como have accused Wolves of blowing...
England legend Paul Ince praises diversity of Euro 2024 squad – and reveals his prediction for score in Sunday’s final
ENGLAND great Paul Ince has praised the diversity of the Euros squad — highlighting quarter-final goal hero Bukayo Saka.
And the only non-white...
Hong Kong, China defeat Indonesia in friendly
Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China triumphed 3-2 in their international friendly match against Indonesia on Thursday.
Under-16s to return to Hong Kong
The Academy will be back at the Youth Football Academy Summit in Asia this August.
FA decision on First Matildas has caused ‘distress and trauma', say former players
More than 60 signatories on letter sent to Football Australia
Six-page letter demands clarification over processes
A letter signed by more than...
East Asia Wrap: Gamba down Marinos; Gangwon inch closer to top
Hong Kong: Gamba Osaka posted a 4-0 win against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday and moved level with Kashima Antlers as the duo continue to put...
‘Nothing short of farcical': Rift opens after Football Australia honours 1975 ‘First Matildas' team
Australian great Julie Dolan rejects formal recognition of team
Pat O'Connor now recognised as first official Matildas captain instead
A decision...
East Asia Wrap: Sangmu lead as Ulsan beaten in derby; Wu treble in Port win
Hong Kong: The lead changed hands in Korea Republic for the third time in six matchdays with Gimcheon Sangmu emerging as the frontrunners after...
Chelsea insider says Andre Villas-Boas sent ruthless message to Didier Drogba and tried to ‘ostracise’ Frank Lampard
Jason Cundy has lifted the lid on Andre Villas-Boas’ ‘strange’ time at Chelsea after witnessing it first-hand.
The Portuguese boss got the Chelsea...
From Covid-inspired tag in Mexico to soccer with no ball in Iraq: Francis Alÿs on his joyous films of children's games
The artist has travelled the world documenting the way children play. As he puts his films on display, he talks about the way conkers cross...
Henry Winter: Gareth Southgate love affair with England is over… this looks like the end-game
The end of the group stage for England also looked and sounded like the end-game for Gareth Southgate.
The fans, loyal for so long, are turning....
East Asia Wrap: Falcons are Mongolian champions; Gamba overcome Vissel
Hong Kong: SP Falcons confirmed their first-ever league title in Mongolia after they overcame Khoromkhon 6-2 on Saturday, thereby also punching...
Watch Diego Forlan smash rival at tennis as former Man Utd star makes incredible career change
DIEGO FORLAN is best known to fans around the world for banging goals in during his brilliant 21-year playing career.
But now aged 45, the former...
East Asia Wrap: Gangwon stay red-hot; Zelvia open up lead in Japan
Hong Kong: Gangwon FC recorded their fifth successive win in K League 1 after they defeated Suwon FC 3-1 on Saturday to move one point behind...
Insider trading case involving Blackpool owner Simon Sadler moved to higher Hong Kong court as hearing date set
Simon Sadler is a lifelong fan of Blackpool and has owned the Seasiders since 2019
Group E: Turkmenistan, Hong Kong, China bid farewell with stalemate
Ashgabat: Turkmenistan finished in third place in Group E after holding Hong Kong, China to a goalless draw at the Ashgabat Stadium to bring their...
Preview - Group E: Turkmenistan v Hong Kong, China; IR Iran v Uzbekistan
Tehran: A sizzler is on the cards when Islamic Republic of Iran host Uzbekistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the...
Three arrested in Hong Kong for ‘insulting' Chinese anthem at World Cup qualifier
Police say spectators ‘turned their backs toward the pitch and did not stand for the playing of the national anthem'
Three people have been...
Ghalenoei: IR Iran did well to beat Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong: Amir Ghalenoei expressed his satisfaction with Islamic Republic of Iran's performance in their 4-2 win over Hong Kong, China in Group E...
Group E: Hong Kong, China 2-4 IR Iran
Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran survived a stiff test from Hong Kong, China to walk away with a 4-2 win in their Preliminary Joint...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Take It Easy In Indonesia!
On this day (6th June) in 1981, having toured Japan three years previously, the Sky Blues were back in Asia. This time they were well into a South...
Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Turkmenistan; Hong Kong, China v IR Iran
Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran will put their unbeaten runs in the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World...
Preview: Hong Kong vs. Iran - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Hong Kong and Iran, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
John Obi Mikel details how Andre Villas-Boas lost Chelsea dressing room as he gives new insight into John Terry feud
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel has declared that Andre Villas-Boas’ quest to assert his authority led to him losing the dressing room.
The now-Porto...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Hong Kong Hallelujah! Milnes Men Win Tour Thriller
In 1981, in very different climes to the match reported earlier today against FC Austria in Vienna fifteen year’s previously in 1966, CCFPA member...
Blackpool Football Club owner’s company to hand back cash after legal proceedings launched
Legal proceedings were launched in Hong Kong.
El Atlético prepara un simulacro de Champions para rodarse en verano
La gira de los rojiblancos por China tendrá a los campeones de Italia (Inter Milan) y Francia (PSG) como rivales. El Kitchee, en Hong Kong, único...
Andersen steps down as Hong Kong head coach
Hong Kong: Jorn Andersen announced on Wednesday that he is standing down as head coach of the Hong Kong, China representative team with immediate...
Andersen steps down from Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Jorn Andersen announced on Wednesday that he is standing down as head coach of the Hong Kong, China representative team with immediate...
East Asia Wrap: Oscar treble in Port win; Vissel lose in league and cup
Hong Kong: Brazilian attacking midfielder Oscar produced a hat-trick while Wu Lei netted his 15th goal in 13 appearances this season as reigning...
Double Rangers heartbreak for young Newcastle United stars
Newcastle United have been in Hong Kong Soccer Sevens action this weekend. Newcastle United had three group games on Saturday. NUFC winning 3-0...
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens – Newcastle United through to quarter-finals after undefeated in group
It is Hong Kong Soccer Sevens action this weekend. Newcastle United had three group games on Saturday. NUFC kicked off at 8.44am (UK time) in their...
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens – Newcastle United kick-off with 3-0 win
It is Hong Kong Soccer Sevens action this weekend. Newcastle United having three group games on Saturday. NUFC kicked off at 8.4am in their opening...
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens – Newcastle United kick-off at 8.44am
It is Hong Kong Soccer Sevens action this weekend. Newcastle United having three group games on Saturday. Newcastle v Tai Po kick-off 8.44am,...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sky Blue Tommy Tames Selangor In Malaysia
Three seasons after City competed for the Japan Cup after the 1980-81 season was over the Sky Blues were again in South East Asia playing games in...
On This Day in 2002: Scotland loss means unwanted history for Berti Vogts
Berti Vogts became the first Scotland manager to lose his opening four matches in charge as the team were beaten 2-0 by South Africa in Hong Kong...
East Asia Wrap: Lee Man win first-ever league title; Ulsan beaten again
Hong Kong: Lee Man FC emerged as the champions of Hong Kong for the first time as a 6-1 win against Sham Shui Po on Sunday gave them an...
Fans baffled as Celtic presented with Scottish Premiership trophy by SANTA CLAUS.. but there’s a hilarious reason for it
FOOTBALL fans were left baffled after Celtic were presented with the Scottish Premiership trophy by SANTA CLAUS.
Celtic ran out 3-2 winners over...