Ghalenoei wants a sharper IR Iran, Andersen sees positives in Hong Kong, China
Ashgabat: Amir Ghalenoei is demanding more potency from his Islamic Republic of Iran team despite having secured a spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
Group E: Uzbekistan 3-0 Hong Kong, China
Tashkent: Uzbekistan continued their fine form in the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Hong Kong, China; Turkmenistan v IR Iran
Ashgabat: Islamic Republic of Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint...
Preview: Uzbekistan vs. Hong Kong - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Uzbekistan and Hong Kong, including predictions, team news and possible...
Milan Court Confirms Hong Kong Tribunal Ruling: Inter Milan President Must Pay Chinese Creditors $255M
A Milan court has confirmed the ruling of a Hong Kong tribunal that Inter Milan President Steven Zhang must pay creditors $255 million USD. This...
Captain resigns and retires after ‘humiliating’ World Cup qualifier and tells wife ‘I really cannot accept it’
CHINA'S national team captain has retired from international duty after his country's “humiliating” draw with Singapore.
Zhang Linpeng threw in the...
IR Iran, Uzbekistan set to book spots
Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan left themselves well placed to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
Iran, Uzbekistan set to book spots
Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan left themselves well placed to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
Group E: Hong Kong, China 0-2 Uzbekistan
Hong Kong: Goals from Eldor Shomurodov and Rustamjon Ashurmatov earned Uzbekistan a 2-0 win over Hong Kong, China on Thursday to maintain their...
Lionel Messi fans get positive update after Hong Kong drama
In a bid to address the disappointment of fans who eagerly awaited Lionel Messi’s appearance in Hong Kong, only to see him sidelined during a...
Preview - Group E: Hong Kong, China v Uzbekistan; IR Iran v Turkmenistan
Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will welcome back star forward Eldor Shomurodov for the first of two matches against Hong Kong, China in Group E of the...
Lionel Messi fans left seething after footballer didn't play in Hong Kong match due to 'groin injury' will get half their ticket money back... if they agree not to pursue legal action
Fans, who paid up to £500 (HK$4,880) for the chance to see Messi, said they felt 'cheated' by the no-show after he was heavily featured in the...
Preview: Hong Kong vs. Uzbekistan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan, including predictions, team news and possible...
FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers: March Match Schedule
During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...
Celtic-daft Rod Stewart spotted celebrating win that put Hoops back top of the league 7,000 miles away from Glasgow
SIR ROD STEWART is arguably Celtic’s biggest celebrity fan.
The Maggie May and You’re in My Heart singer is spotted regularly at Celtic Park...
East Asia Wrap: Newcomers Machida rise to top; Sangmu edge Jeonbuk
Hong Kong: Machida Zelvia, who got promoted to the J1 League as the 2023 Japanese second division champions, climbed to the top of the table four...
East Asia Wrap: Vissel fight back against Tokyo; Ulsan stay perfect
Hong Kong: Yuya Osako's superb free-kick sealed reigning champions Vissel Kobe’s comeback win against FC Tokyo in the J1 League on Saturday while...
Inter Miami boss Tata Martino admits Lionel Messi fatigue
Inter Miami‘s head coach Tata Martino has acknowledged that Lionel Messi is dealing with fatigue following a busy start to the 2024 campaign,...
Liverpool FSG owners to launch 'immersive Anfield experience' in Asia for big cash boost
The club has announced a partnership with Hong Kong firm Swire Properties to launch an immersive Reds experience focused on the unique matchday...
Liverpool announce new exciting Asia partnership as part of FSG's 'ambitious' growth plans
Liverpool are to launch an immersive Anfield experience in locations across China and Hong Kong
East Asia Wrap: Ulsan edge Pohang in derby; Jubilo stun Kawasaki
Hong Kong: Ataru Esaka’s fortuitous goal six minutes into the second half settled the East Coast derby as reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai kicked...
Lionel Messi leads Argentine NT March roster with 9 World Cup champs missing
Lionel Scaloni has submitted the Argentine national team squad for the March international window, with Lionel Messi leading the list while eight...
Redondo signing shows Inter Miami are planning for life beyond Messi
A focus on young South American players has underpinned Miami's star-driven transfer strategy
Inter Miami already had the actual Sergio Busquets....
East Asia Wrap: Vissel open with win; Shenhua lift Chinese Super Cup
Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe’s title defence got off to a winning start against Jubilo Iwata in Japan while Yokohama F. Marinos followed up their midweek...
Indian women's football team downs Hong Kong
India defeats Hong Kong in Turkish Women’s Cup with goals from Anju Tamang and Soumya Guguloth.
Striker who scored winning goal in the League Cup final looks unrecognisable after shaving off shaggy lockdown beard
THIS former Premier League star rocks a drastically different look to when he was starring in the English top flight.
When he arrived in 2004 he...
Chinese authorities cancel Argentina friendlies after Lionel Messi Hong Kong debacle
Argentina will instead play El Salvador and Nigeria in the United States in March
Lionel Messi's Argentina set to play in USA on next international break - after China CANCELLED proposed tour amid backlash over Inter Miami star sitting out their friendly in Hong Kong
Argentina were initially scheduled to play games against Nigeria and Ivory Coast in China next month, yet that is no longer the case after sport...
Lionel Messi defends decision to miss Hong Kong match after China backlash
Lionel Messi has spoken out defending his position to remain on the bench during Hong Kong match
Lionel Messi discloses relationship with China despite backlash
Lionel Messi has taken to the Chinese social media platform Weibo to address the controversy surrounding his absence from a soccer game in Hong...
Lionel Messi denies political motive for absence in Hong Kong match
Lionel Messi has denied claims of political snub and attributed his absence from a match in Hong Kong to injury. The eight-time Ballon d'Or...
Lionel Messi responds to "totally untrue" stories over Hong Kong controversy
Lionel Messi has spoken out on the controversy surrounding his non-appearance in a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong - which has led to two...
Lionel Messi reveals reason why he skipped Inter Miami's Hong Kong friendly - which led to bust-up with Chinese Government - claiming 'false reports' have led fans astray
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has shared details as to why he missed the Herons Hong Kong friendly during preseason.
Lionel Messi DENIES accusations that he skipped Inter Miami's exhibition in Hong Kong over politics... after Argentina's tour of China was canceled by sports authorities amid backlash over his friendly no-show
Lionel Messi meant no disrespect to China by sitting out of Argentina's February 4 friendly in Hong Kong , the Inter Miami star said on China's...
‘False stories': Lionel Messi explains Inter Miami absence in Hong Kong
Messi missed Hong Kong friendly then played three days later
World Cup winner cites inflamed adductor as reason for absence
Lionel Messi took to...
Messi sets record straight over Hong Kong row
Lionel Messi took to one of China's largest social media platforms on Monday to address speculation over his non-appearance in a recent Inter Miami...
Lionel Messi's non-show in Hong Kong sparks diplomatic tensions
Manchester United's ultra-expensive team; Damien Duff quotes; Henderson the ‘water carrier'
Revealed: China fury at Lionel Messi stems from organisers finding out '15 minutes before' kick-off that Inter Miami superstar wouldn't play against Hong Kong XI
Lionel Messi's decision not to feature in Inter Miami's friendly clash against a Hong Kong XI was reported to organisers "15 minutes before" kick-off.
Inter Miami receive Lionel Messi injury boost after pre-season tour chaos
The fitness of Lionel Messi has come under increased scrutiny over the course of Inter Miami's three-week pre-season adventure, with his absence in...
Chinese fans taunt Lionel Messi over the Falklands
Lionel Messi’s absence from an Inter Miami exhibition game in Hong Kong has ignited a storm of criticism from Chinese football fans, who have...
Fans mock Messi over Falklands and call him 'thief' after Hong Kong no-show
Chinese football fans have called Lionel Messi a "thief" and mocked him over the Falkland Islands.
Lionel Messi gets some Argie-bargie from Chinese football fans who taunt him over the FALKLANDS after he didn't play in Inter Miami's Hong Kong exhibition match
Lionel Messi has become the victim of online trolls over the Falklands war, claiming he is a thief, after having to sit out of a match
China's feud with Lionel Messi over Inter Miami no-show takes bitter turn as Asian country claims Falkland Islands are British in direct dig at Argentina
China's fury at Lionel Messi for skipping Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong has transcended national borders with a bitter Falkland Islands jibe.
Football fans say Falklands are British after Lionel Messi ‘snub’
The Argentinian Inter Miami star attracted fury when he did not play in a match in Hong Kong
Hodgson, Pochettino and a distinct lack of love in the air at Crystal Palace
As much a staple at Selhurst Park on match days as Ian Bright sitting next to Steve Parish looking glum, the Crystals cheerleaders haven't had much...
Argentina vs Nigeria Friendly Called Off
The anticipated friendly match between Argentina and Nigeria, slated to take place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in mainland China, has...
Argentina’s China tour canceled after Lionel Messi backlash
Argentina’s plans for two friendlies in China during March have been abruptly canceled following Lionel Messi’s absence from a recent match between...
Fall-out from Lionel Messi's Hong Kong no-show is anything but friendly
Atletico Madrid president gets history listen on club's past after Bilbao blunder
ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Kitchee win Senior Shield; Victory's unbeaten run ends
Kuala Lumpur: Kitchee SC became the champions of the Hong Kong Senior Shield for the second consecutive season after Ruslan Mingazov struck an...
‘Tough toodles’ – Angry Lionel Messi fans in Hong Kong told to ‘get lost’ as they deserve no explanation for friendly no-show from Inter Miami superstar
Angry Lionel Messi fans in Hong Kong have been told to “get lost” and that the Inter Miami superstar’s absence from a friendly is “tough...
David Beckham dropped key tell of building tension during first public rejection in years
Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami during their pre-season friendly in Hong Kong led to local fans drowning out a post-match speech from...
China cancels Argentina tour over Messi row
Both of Argentina's planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in...
Lionel Messi responds to boos in Hong Kong as Inter Miami star provides injury update
Angry supporters booed MLS side off the field
Lionel Messi reveals 'the truth' about Hong Kong friendly absence after fierce backlash as Inter Miami superstar delivers fitness update ahead of Vissel Kobe fixture in Tokyo
Lionel Messi has revealed “the truth” about missing Inter Miami’s friendly in Hong Hong and delivered an injury update ahead of facing Vissel...
Lionel Messi hopes to play in Inter Miami's friendly in Japan
Lionel Messi is uncertain about his participation in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Japan due to a lingering leg injury. He expressed his...
Lionel Messi was CONTRACTED to play for 45 mins in Hong Kong friendly, claims sports minister even though Inter Miami star is struggling with leg injury
Tens of thousands of fans expected to see the World Cup-winning captain take part in Sunday's pre-season match against Hong Kong XI after he was...
Inside Inter Miami's DISASTER world tour: From empty stands to Lionel Messi not playing, fans demanding a refund and booing David Beckham... and the last dance with Cristiano Ronaldo that never was!
Inter Miami's world tour reached a new low on Sunday when David Beckham was booed by angry fans in Hong Kong demanding a refund after paying up to...
Livid Inter Miami fan kicks Lionel Messi poster in anger after Hong Kong blow
Lionel Messi was unable to feature in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly, with one fan taking out his frustrations on a cardboard cut-out of the...
'We feel a bit scammed' - Lionel Messi fans in China share disappointment after Inter Miami superstar misses clash with Hong Kong XI
Fans in China feel 'scammed' after Lionel Messi did not play in Inter Miami's preseason friendly against a Hong Kong XI.
Inter Miami land in Japan for their final preseason friendly overseas... but do thousands more fans face disappointment of missing Lionel Messi as he struggles with a hamstring injury?
Around 40,000 bought tickets to catch a glimpse of Messi in action in Hong Kong but he remained on the bench after suffering a hamstring strain...
David Beckham booed after Lionel Messi injury causes international incident in Hong Kong
Lionel Messi was left on the bench as his Inter Miami side beat a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, with angry fans chanting for a refund...
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi decapitated after fans rage in Hong Kong
Inter Miami‘s Lionel Messi found himself at the center of unexpected controversy during a friendly match against Hong Kong XI, where his absence...
Fans demand refund after Lionel Messi no-show
The Hong Kong government has expressed ‘extreme' disappointment at Messi's non-appearance
Furious fan kung-fu kicks advertising board featuring Lionel Messi as angry supporters demand a refund after Inter Miami superstar is left on the bench against Hong Kong XI
Furious fans in Hong Kong took out their anger on advertising boards after paying for tickets to watch Lionel Messi, only for the Inter Miami star...
VIDEO: Lionel Messi decapitated! Inter Miami star's head kicked off cardboard cut-out as fans rage after friendly no-show in Hong Kong
Lionel Messi's no show during Inter Miami's friendly against Hong Kong XI angered locals and one fan even proceeded to damage his cardboard cutout.
Revealed: Absent Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi was contracted to play 'at least 45 minutes' of controversial Hong Kong friendly - rejected offer to calm raging fans after no-show
Lionel Messi was reportedly contracted to play 45 minutes of Inter Miami’s friendly in Hong Kong and snubbed an offer to calm raging fans in Asia.
Hong Kong government issues statement over Lionel Messi no-show in preseason friendly
The Hong Kong government has issued a statement after Lionel Messi didn't feature in a preseason friendly for Inter Miami.
Fans boo and Hong Kong government issues statement as Lionel Messi doesn’t play in Inter Miami friendly
Football fans in Hong Kong felt let down on Sunday as Lionel Messi was not involved in Inter Miami’s latest friendly match.
Thousands flocked to...
Fans boo David Beckham and demand refund as Lionel Messi sits out Hong Kong game
The Hong Kong government said it was ‘extremely disappointed’ after Messi was left on the bench for Inter Miami’s 4-1 win.
Fans climb mountain to watch Lionel Messi only to be left disappointed as Inter Miami leave Argentine superstar on the bench in Hong Kong friendly
Some supporters in Hong Kong climbed a mountain in a bid to try and watch Lionel Messi, but were left disappointed as he was benched by Inter Miami.
'Refund!': Fans left angry as Lionel Messi sits out Hong Kong friendly – video
Fans booed after Lionel Messi sat on the bench for the entire 90 minutes of Inter Miami's pre-season friendly against a Hong Kong XI due to a...
Hong Kong Government Issues Terse Statement After Lionel Messi Sits Out Friendly
More than 40,000 fans showed up to see the Inter Miami FC star, but he didn’t appear in the match.
Hong Kong government calls out Inter Miami over Lionel Messi missing friendly
Lionel Messi travelled to Hong Kong with his Inter Miami teammates for a friendly against the Hong Kong XI but the Argentine do not play and the...
Angry fan kicks head off Lionel Messi cut-out after Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong
Fans in Hong Kong were furious.
Hong Kong officials ‘owed explanation' as Inter Miami rest injured Lionel Messi
World Cup winner nursing hamstring strain on pre-season tour
Government ‘extremely disappointed' as fans boo MLS club
Hong Kong's government have...
David Beckham is BOOED by 40,000 angry fans who demand refund after Lionel Messi no-show
DAVID BECKHAM was booed by 40,000 fuming fans demanding a refund.
The former England captain, 48, is in Hong Kong for Inter Miami’s pre-season trip...
David Beckham booed as Lionel Messi left on bench and 40,000 furious fans chant 'refund'
The absence of Lionel Messi during Inter Miami's friendly against a Hong Kong All Stars XI left the 40,000-strong crowd furious - and they took it...
Fans boo Lionel Messi and David Beckham as Inter Miami face Hong Kong government action
Lionel Messi's injury frustrations have continued during Inter Miami's pre-season tour, leaving thousands in Hong Kong unhappy at the Argentine's...
Lionel Messi & David Beckham booed by angry fans in Hong Kong – with Inter Miami sparking refund requests after leaving Argentine superstar on the bench
Lionel Messi and David Beckham were subjected to boos following Inter Miami’s latest friendly, with angry fans in Hong Kong demanding a refund.
Video: Disappointed Hong Kong fan decapitates Messi hoarding in fit of rage
The round of friendlies for Inter Miami over the past few days hasn’t really gone according to plan, with Lionel Messi unable to make an appearance...
Explained: Why Lionel Messi & Luis Suarez didn’t play for Inter Miami against Hong Kong XI
Tata Martino says there was “too much risk involved” for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to line up for Inter Miami against a Hong Kong Select XI.
David Beckham is BOOED and 40,000 angry fans chant 'refund' after Lionel Messi was left on the bench during Inter Miami's pre-season win over a Hong Kong XI
The Argentine's non-appearance was a disappointment for the fans who snapped up all 40,000 tickets at Hong Kong Stadium within an hour when they...
Messi, Beckham booed after superstar sits out Hong Kong friendly
Lionel Messi and David Beckham were booed on Sunday after the Argentina superstar sat out Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. The World...
David Beckham booed as angry fans in Hong Kong chant ‘refund’ after Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami friendly
Fans had paid over £200 to watch Messi in action - but he stayed on the bench for the entire game.
Inter Miami win vs. Hong Kong Team without Messi, Suárez
Inter Miami CF earned the first victory of their global preseason tour Sunday at Hong Kong Stadium, racing to a 4-1 win over the Hong Kong Team as...
Messi absent as Miami win first preseason game
Inter Miami earned their first preseason win as they beat a Hong Kong XI 4-1 on Sunday, but star attraction Lionel Messi played no part in the match.
Lionel Messi takes over Hong Kong! Traditional sailing boat featuring legendary Argentine's face spotted in Victoria Harbour as adoring fans go wild for David Beckham and boy band Mirror at sold-out pre-season friendly
Lionel Messi has taken over Hong Kong in the build-up to their friendly in the country, with fans going wild for the Argentine and David Beckham.