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Wong Wai arrows home Hong Kong’s second goal in their 3-0 victory over Mongolia. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Hong Kong discover AFC Asian Cup qualifying opponents, India among group rivals

Ashley Westwood aiming to lead city team to Saudi Arabia tournament, after predecessor Jorn Andersen broke 55-year major finals duck.

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Hong Kong beat Mongolia for fourth straight win to move closer to EAFF finals

8 Dec 2024 - 8:46PM

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Secretive Hong Kong poised for EAFF qualifiers, but keeper Yapp set for 100 caps

Hong Kong face Mongolia at Mong Kok Stadium on Sunday, second group game next Saturday against Chinese Taipei.

8 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM

Yapp Hung-fai leads the thanks to supporters after Hong Kong’s 1-0 loss to Iran in this year’s AFC Asian Cup finals. Photo: Reuters

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City’s suffering continues, United hit 30-year low, Norris leads McLaren 1-2

Manchester’s two Premier League clubs are in for a difficult Christmas, while Lando Norris is hoping to end his F1 season with a title.

8 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

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Merseyside derby between Everton, Liverpool postponed due to Storm Darragh

High winds and rain have battered the west coast and the decision to call off the lunchtime kick-off was made on Saturday.

7 Dec 2024 - 5:31PM

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Italy, Milan icon Baresi urges Chinese Super League to create football ‘culture’

China’s football has fallen behind – the Italian says it should work to develop grass roots and infrastructure rather than importing players.

7 Dec 2024 - 9:22AM

AC Milan fans cheer on their team during a International Champions Cup clash with Inter Milan in Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua

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Premier League’s Christmas rush nears, Norris fastest, Raducanu’s latest reboot

Depending on your sport, it’s the time of year where title credentials get tested, where seasons wrap up, or where dreams are still alive.

7 Dec 2024 - 7:27AM

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scores his side’s second against Newcastle. Photo: AP

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Hong Kong football star Ng Yu-hei reveals wonder-boy tag is ‘blessing and curse’

Forward spent one year in England, where games against Premier League academy teams showed he has ‘work to do to catch up’.

6 Dec 2024 - 10:52AM

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Spurs loss heaps pressure on Postecoglou, Pacquiao in hall of fame, WNBA up tempo

Bournemouth beat Tottenham 1-0 in a game where they could have scored three or four, and Spurs have Chelsea on Sunday.

6 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM

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AFC Champions League 2: teenage Hong Kong star shines but Eastern lose in Japan

Sanfrecce Hiroshima too strong as Hong Kong side finish bottom of group with 3 points, but sublime opening goal by Ng Yu-hei shows promise.

5 Dec 2024 - 7:03PM

Teenager Ng Yu-hei fires Eastern into a shock 10th-minute lead in Hiroshima. Photo: Eastern FC

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Milan, Italy legend Baresi hails ‘special relationship’ with China in Shanghai

World Cup and three-time European Cup winner Franco Baresi will be in Shanghai as club launches special kit to mark milestone anniversary.

6 Dec 2024 - 4:06PM

AC Milan legend Franco Baresi sports the club’s retro 125th anniversary jersey, which harks back to their 1899 origins. Photo: AC Milan

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‘Club first’ for coach as Eastern face Hiroshima 72 hours before Hong Kong date

Eastern coach Roberto Losada eyes opportunity for notable win, with Japanese side facing crunch weekend domestic clash.

5 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM

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Arsenal down Utd, Liverpool’s thrilling draw, City back? Finau denies LIV talk

English Premier League leaders pegged back late against Newcastle, as chasing pack all secure impressive victories.

5 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

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AFC Champions League 2: Lee Man avoid embarrassment after earning Tampines point

New boss Matt Holland claims point, but dismal Mong Kok attendance provides fitting backdrop for drab affair.

4 Dec 2024 - 11:36PM

Henri Anier pursues the ball during Lee Man’s AFC Champions League Two clash with Tampines Rovers. Photo: Elson Li

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English Premier League

Junichi Inamoto, Japan’s first English Premier League player, retires aged 45

The midfielder joined Arsenal in 2001 but made his EPL debut a year later with Fulham after becoming a national hero at the 2002 World Cup.

4 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM

Japanese player Junichi Inamoto celebrates the goal that put his team 2-1 up against Belgium at the 2002 World Cup. The match finished 2-2. Photo: AP

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Asian Champions League Elite: Marinos take lead in east zone, Al-Hilal top west

The J-League outfit beat Central Coast as other teams squandered chances to book places in the last 16; the situation is clearer in the west.

4 Dec 2024 - 1:44PM

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Tampines star back in Hong Kong for ‘bucket-list’ night after national service

Lee Man host Tampines Rovers on Wednesday aiming to avoid ignominy of becoming first pointless Hong Kong team in Asian competition.

4 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM

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Van Nistelrooy’s winning start, Palace’s rare victory, Tiger Woods eyes comeback

Leicester overcame troubled West Ham in Dutchman’s first match in charge, while US golf icon determined to overcome injuries.

4 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed the perfect start to life as Leicester City manager with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United. Photo: Reuters

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Salah knows Manchester City’s EPL fate, Slot jokes, after ‘last game’ comment

Liverpool manager makes wisecrack to avoid answering more questions about the Egyptian striker’s contract, which expires at end of the season.

3 Dec 2024 - 11:35PM

Liverpool manager Arne Slot (right) has become an expert in side-stepping questions on Mohamed Salah’s expiring contract. Photo: dpa

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Fantasy Premier League: must-have midfield and cheap forwards for Gameweek 14

With 2 rounds of games this week, fantasy managers need to work fast to get their teams in shape – including stocking up on some key players.

3 Dec 2024 - 3:30PM

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Hong Kong women can beat men to Fifa World Cup spot, says football star

Leung Kwun-chung reveals truth behind controversial Asian Cup fall-out, defends brother for missing Hong Kong call amid passport issue.

3 Dec 2024 - 2:59PM

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United v Arsenal, City face Class of 92 in FA Cup, Perez leaving Red Bull

Arsenal will host Manchester United in the round’s biggest game, but the romantics won’t look past Accrington Stanley’s trip to Anfield.

3 Dec 2024 - 7:28AM

Manchester United’s then head coach Erik ten Hag (right) and Bruno Fernandes celebrate after beating Manchester City in last season’s FA Cup final. Photo: AP

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