Inter Miami ‘sorry’ for Messi anger, hope to be welcome in Hong Kong in future
US club issues response to ‘headlines and negativity’ over Lionel Messi Hong Kong no-show, says sorry, and hopes fans will one day welcome team back to the city.
Iran seek first Asian Cup final in 48 years but query choice of Kuwaiti referee
Last chance for Iran’s veterans to win this tournament, coach Amir Ghalenoei says before semi-final against holders and hosts Qatar.
Last chance for Iran’s veterans to win this tournament, coach Amir Ghalenoei says before semi-final against holders and hosts Qatar.
Angry South Korea boss Klinsmann says he won’t resign despite Asian Cup failure
Jurgen Klinsmann says he accepts responsibility for semi-final loss to Jordan, but is now focused on country’s World Cup qualifying campaign
Jurgen Klinsmann says he accepts responsibility for semi-final loss to Jordan, but is now focused on country’s World Cup qualifying campaign
No Messi farce as Hong Kong’s footballers get back to real business in Guangzhou
Three days after their minor roles in the Inter Miami circus, several players feature in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup, joined by Ellison Tsang despite him quitting the city for UK because local pay was ‘insufficient to continue playing here’.
Three days after their minor roles in the Inter Miami circus, several players feature in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup, joined by Ellison Tsang despite him quitting the city for UK because local pay was ‘insufficient to continue playing here’.
As Messi fans cry ‘scam’ in Hong Kong, any takers for US$20,000 ticket in Tokyo?
Tickets are still available for Inter Miami’s friendly match on Wednesday against Japanese champions Vissel Kobe, while special packages can get you closer to Messi, at eye-watering prices.
Tickets are still available for Inter Miami’s friendly match on Wednesday against Japanese champions Vissel Kobe, while special packages can get you closer to Messi, at eye-watering prices.
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The ability to go to Premier League games is a big plus of English life that fans may miss upon moving to Hong Kong. But cheering on local teams provides an atmospheric – and fairly good-standard – alternative.
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Messi ‘diplomatic crisis’ likened to crypto scam as Hong Kong social media reacts
Facebook and X users prove rather livelier than Lionel Messi had been at the match as they rip into the Argentina star over his no-show.
Will Messi play in Japan for Inter Miami after calls for refunds in Hong Kong?
Will-he-won’t-he countdown begins on eve of Inter Miami’s match in Tokyo, as Lionel Messi speaks about the injury cited for his no-show in Hong Kong before being seen moving with ease during training.
Will-he-won’t-he countdown begins on eve of Inter Miami’s match in Tokyo, as Lionel Messi speaks about the injury cited for his no-show in Hong Kong before being seen moving with ease during training.
South Korea on a roll, Klinsmann says, with chance of first title in 64 years
Coach says ‘confidence is there because we came through difficult games’ as they take on Jordan in Tuesday’s first semi-final in Qatar.
Coach says ‘confidence is there because we came through difficult games’ as they take on Jordan in Tuesday’s first semi-final in Qatar.
In Hong Kong’s Messi blame game, is this the smoking gun that nails Inter Miami?
A single piece of paper leaves David Beckham’s US club with questions to answer, after they depart Hong Kong leaving a trail of heartbreak and acrimony over the no-show of star player Lionel Messi.
A single piece of paper leaves David Beckham’s US club with questions to answer, after they depart Hong Kong leaving a trail of heartbreak and acrimony over the no-show of star player Lionel Messi.
‘Get out of Hong Kong,’ Messi and co told as fans warn Japan risks heartbreak too
Inter Miami head to the next leg of their tour in Tokyo, but some in Hong Kong argue Lionel Messi should not play there either, out of fairness, while others tell Japanese to expect a scam.
Inter Miami head to the next leg of their tour in Tokyo, but some in Hong Kong argue Lionel Messi should not play there either, out of fairness, while others tell Japanese to expect a scam.
Messi accused of not caring about Hong Kong as Chinese social media blasts Miami
Xinjiang man feels ‘cheated’ after travelling over 5,000km to see Lionel Messi play in Hong Kong, while online poll is held as blame game begins over Argentinian’s no-show.
Xinjiang man feels ‘cheated’ after travelling over 5,000km to see Lionel Messi play in Hong Kong, while online poll is held as blame game begins over Argentinian’s no-show.
Explainer | Messi’s Hong Kong no-show: what contract said, when government knew, any refund?
After the Argentinian played no part in a much-hyped match in the city, the Post examines who knew what and when, and what took place behind the scenes as the saga unfolded.
After the Argentinian played no part in a much-hyped match in the city, the Post examines who knew what and when, and what took place behind the scenes as the saga unfolded.
Angry at Messi? There’s a more important game on Wednesday, Hong Kong coach says
Home goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai says ‘not playing against Messi was disappointing’ after Argentinian sat out Inter Miami’s 4-1 win in Hong Kong, but city’s coach Jorn Andersen has other priorities.
Home goalkeeper Yapp Hung-fai says ‘not playing against Messi was disappointing’ after Argentinian sat out Inter Miami’s 4-1 win in Hong Kong, but city’s coach Jorn Andersen has other priorities.
New Jersey to host 2026 Fifa World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
The US, Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the football World Cup, which will expand from 32 participants to 48 for the first time and feature 104 total matches.
The US, Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the football World Cup, which will expand from 32 participants to 48 for the first time and feature 104 total matches.
Messi affair in Hong Kong as no-show football legend leaves fans furious
Fans came from across the region to watch Lionel Messi play a friendly match at Hong Kong Stadium but the game ended in boos as he failed to take to the field.
Fans came from across the region to watch Lionel Messi play a friendly match at Hong Kong Stadium but the game ended in boos as he failed to take to the field.
Greatest let-down of all time? Messi fury sparks plea for Hong Kong’s forgiveness
Inter Miami coach acknowledges ‘a lot of disappointment’ over Messi and Luis Suarez not playing, saying it was ‘the decision of the medical team’ earlier in the day, after fans booed and chanted for refunds.
Inter Miami coach acknowledges ‘a lot of disappointment’ over Messi and Luis Suarez not playing, saying it was ‘the decision of the medical team’ earlier in the day, after fans booed and chanted for refunds.
As it happened: fans’ anger as Messi sits out Inter Miami v Hong Kong match
A 40,000-strong crowd that includes the city’s leader John Lee watch the match after musical performances by Keung To, G.E.M and Gareth T.
A 40,000-strong crowd that includes the city’s leader John Lee watch the match after musical performances by Keung To, G.E.M and Gareth T.
Messi won’t have it easy in Hong Kong, says coach plotting to eclipse the GOAT
Inter Miami’s opponents, a Hong Kong invitational side, ‘will go out and push them’, coach Jorn Andersen says.
Inter Miami’s opponents, a Hong Kong invitational side, ‘will go out and push them’, coach Jorn Andersen says.
Hall goes from Scottish construction sites to facing Lionel Messi in Hong Kong
Calum Hall is poised to face the World Cup winner and his Inter Miami teammates in a packed Hong Kong Stadium, less than a year after playing part-time in Scotland’s fifth tier.
Calum Hall is poised to face the World Cup winner and his Inter Miami teammates in a packed Hong Kong Stadium, less than a year after playing part-time in Scotland’s fifth tier.
Huge cheers for Messi, Inter Miami squad at training session in Hong Kong
US team hold training in front of thousands of fans at Hong Kong Stadium, and organisers again warn against travelling to Causeway Bay without tickets, or buying them from third parties.
US team hold training in front of thousands of fans at Hong Kong Stadium, and organisers again warn against travelling to Causeway Bay without tickets, or buying them from third parties.
