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Kyle Lau: ‘It was the toughest decision of my life’

Seven caps. A goal at Hong Kong Stadium. An Asian Games semifinal. Kyle Lau could’ve kept playing — instead he’s leaving pro football for Tsinghua. In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision and whether he’ll ever be back. On certain afternoons, when the light falls just right across Hong Kong Stadium, Kyle Lau still […]

Bayern Munich Defeat Aston Villa 2-1 In ‘Alternative Super Cup’ to Win Audi Football Summit 2026

Aston Villa and Bayern Munich are two grand old organizations and in their long storied histories, the clubs have only played each other three times; this fact is mind-blowing in its simplicity. In an alternative universe, the two teams would be playing in the UEFA SuperCup in Salzburg. It is left to the midlands team to […]

The Grand Old Lady Sinks the Blues in Hong Kong

A moment of magic separated the ‘Old Lady’ from the always cool and chic team from West London. That moment arrived in the 68th minute when Edon Zhegrova curled an absolutely beautiful shot with his left foot to give the Serie A Giants a lead, to which they held, to win the Herbalgy Trophy. The […]

Antoine Semenyo: “I Always Dreamt Big as a Kid!”

Antoine Semenyo, one of the most famous names in world football, truly embodies the oft-used terms: resilience and persistence. Semenyo’s steady and consistent rise to the top of the football pyramid is truly inspirational for millions around the globe. Years ago, Semenyo was taking the field for the likes of Bath City and Newport County, […]

Inter Milan’s Blue Moon Rises Over Hong Kong

No hydration breaks. No VAR, no overlong half-time show and relatively well-priced tickets. After the controversial monolith that was the recent 2026 World Cup, the Hong Kong football festival offered a relatively serene path back to ‘normal’ football played out between two powerhouse clubs, namely Manchester City and Inter Milan. Inter Milan are the current […]

Ex-Hong Kong Footballer of the Year among 19 arrested in match-fixing syndicate bust

The ICAC and Hong Kong Police arrested 19 people in an alleged football match-fixing and illegal betting syndicate, including prominent coaches Lo Kwan-yee and Johnny Poon Man-chun. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Hong Kong Police Force’s Organised Crime and Triad Bureau have dismantled an alleged criminal syndicate involving figures from Hong Kong […]