Lionel Messi cut a sullen figure during an abortive visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Bloomberg
Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA)

Inter Miami ‘sorry’ for Messi anger, hope to be welcome in Hong Kong in future

42 minutes ago

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.

Lionel Messi cut a sullen figure during an abortive visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Bloomberg

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.

42 minutes ago

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.

5 hours ago

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

5 hours ago
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei shouts directions to his players during their quarter-final win over Japan. Photo: Reuters

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.

5 hours ago
AFC Asian Cup 2023

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

5 hours ago
Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA)

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’.

7 Feb 2024 - 7:45AM

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.

22 minutes ago
As Messi fans cry ‘scam’ in Hong Kong, any takers for US$20,000 ticket in Tokyo?

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.

7 Feb 2024 - 1:17AM
Messi ‘diplomatic crisis’ likened to crypto scam as Hong Kong social media reacts

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’.

7 Feb 2024 - 7:45AM

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.

22 minutes ago

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.

7 Feb 2024 - 1:17AM
Hangzhou Asian Games

South Korean tennis player destroys racquet in Asian Games meltdown

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

29 Sep 2023 - 11:48AM

Asian Games: Andersen’s best laid plans nearly go to waste in Uzbekistan defeat

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

25 Sep 2023 - 10:20PM

Asian Games: historic fencing gold ‘dream come true’, says Cheung

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

25 Sep 2023 - 9:31AM
Hangzhou Asian Games

South Korean tennis player destroys racquet in Asian Games meltdown

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

Kwon Soon-woo smashes his racquet to pieces and refuses to shake hands with Thailand’s Samrej Kasidit after three-set loss in Hangzhou.

29 Sep 2023 - 11:48AM

Asian Games: Andersen’s best laid plans nearly go to waste in Uzbekistan defeat

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

Hong Kong Kong manager Jorn Andersen had wanted to preserve his players ahead of Wednesday’s round of 16 match, but an early goal from Li Ngai-hoi changed the dynamic for both teams in Hangzhou.

25 Sep 2023 - 10:20PM

Asian Games: historic fencing gold ‘dream come true’, says Cheung

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first fencing title at an Asian Games with dominant victory over China’s Chen Haiwei.

25 Sep 2023 - 9:31AM

Sport Spotlight

Sport | OPINION
Runners enjoy the crowds in Causeway Bay during the Hong Kong Marathon event on January 21. Photo: Eugene Lee

Opinion | Hong Kong can put its best foot forward with a revamped marathon

If Hong Kong encourages every resident to attempt a full marathon at least once in their life, the health benefits would be tremendous. To facilitate this, marathon planners must revisit two aspects – the time limit and route.

28 Jan 2024 - 4:47PM

Opinion | Decorated Macau trainer Lau, like so many others, deserves better: ‘It’s very sad’

After over 30 years in the city, the 59-year-old’s career has all of 75 days to run now the government and the Jockey Club have agreed to pull the plug on the sport

After over 30 years in the city, the 59-year-old’s career has all of 75 days to run now the government and the Jockey Club have agreed to pull the plug on the sport

15 Jan 2024 - 10:15PM
Decorated Macau trainer Lau, like so many others, deserves better: ‘It’s very sad’

Opinion | As Lee praises tennis, HKJC chief wants racing seen as more than ‘an income source’

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges eager for more emphasis to be put on the sporting aspect of the city’s favourite pursuit

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges eager for more emphasis to be put on the sporting aspect of the city’s favourite pursuit

8 Jan 2024 - 6:38PM
As Lee praises tennis, HKJC chief wants racing seen as more than ‘an income source’

Opinion | Streetathon’s U-turns tested us, then they sent us to McDonald’s to refuel

Marathon takes in Cross-Harbour Tunnel on way to Kai Tak, but not all its promised Christmases come at once, with runners hitting traffic and finishers sent to McDonald’s to refuel.

Marathon takes in Cross-Harbour Tunnel on way to Kai Tak, but not all its promised Christmases come at once, with runners hitting traffic and finishers sent to McDonald’s to refuel.

17 Dec 2023 - 7:31PM
Streetathon’s U-turns tested us, then they sent us to McDonald’s to refuel

The Arctic Rower | Cheating death and polar bears on record-setting trip along Northwest Passage

Mark Agnew, Eileen Visser, West Hansen and Jeff Wueste have become the first team to kayak all the way from Baffin Bay to the Beaufort Sea.

Mark Agnew, Eileen Visser, West Hansen and Jeff Wueste have become the first team to kayak all the way from Baffin Bay to the Beaufort Sea.

25 Oct 2023 - 1:10PM
Cheating death and polar bears on record-setting trip along Northwest Passage
Supporters watch a broadcast of Hong Kong’s semi-final football match against Japan in the Asian Games, at Olympian City in Kowloon on October 4. Photo: Edmond So

Opinion | Asian Games: Hong Kong’s story of triumph gives off all the right vibes

Our athletes haven’t just made history, they are telling the stories Hong Kong needs to hear about overcoming the odds and showing hard work pays off. John Lee’s promise of celebrations is good but it’s time to really support sports.

9 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM
China’s players walk onto the pitch at the start of their group A first-round match against India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, in Zhejiang province, on September 19. China has focused on ridding the sport of corruption, with little attention paid to how its football performance can be improved. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | To achieve its football goals, scandal-hit China can learn from Japan

From its 1991 low point, Japan rebuild its local league, focusing on clean governance, youth development and a long-term vision: World Cup victory by 2092.

21 Sep 2023 - 9:30AM