Andersen wary over ‘dangerous’ World Cup trip to Bhutan despite 4-goal cushion
Norwegian says second-half performance was again unsatisfactory in 4-0 win, and return leg at 2,000m above sea level will not be easy without injured striker Everton Camargo, and defender Vas Nunez.
Hong Kong thrash Bhutan in first leg of Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifying play-off
Jorn Andersen’s side travel to Bhutan for their play-off second leg on Tuesday with a decisive-looking four-goal advantage following a comfortable victory at Hong Kong Stadium.
Jorn Andersen’s side travel to Bhutan for their play-off second leg on Tuesday with a decisive-looking four-goal advantage following a comfortable victory at Hong Kong Stadium.
Will Messi play in China in November? Inter Miami reportedly discussing visit
Miami Herald reports that the US club are discussing postseason fixtures in China and Japan, while Chinese journalist says on Weibo that Inter could play in Chengdu on November 8.
Miami Herald reports that the US club are discussing postseason fixtures in China and Japan, while Chinese journalist says on Weibo that Inter could play in Chengdu on November 8.
Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 Fifa World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
The 2026 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams, will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, while the 2030 edition will be divided between Africa, Europe and South America.
The 2026 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams, will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, while the 2030 edition will be divided between Africa, Europe and South America.
Tickets go on sale for ‘grandest ever’ AFC Asian Cup, with cheapest just HK$42
Fans can get seats for any of the 51 matches that are going to be taking place in Qatar, with Hong Kong’s opening game against UAE on January 14th.
Fans can get seats for any of the 51 matches that are going to be taking place in Qatar, with Hong Kong’s opening game against UAE on January 14th.
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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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Defender Gerbig hoping to make Hong Kong World Cup call-up the first of many
Oliver Gerbig has finally won over head coach Jorn Andersen to claim a spot in the Hong Kong squad, 14 months after joining Kitchee to chase his dream of playing international football.
Head coach Andersen wants investment and change to build on Asian Games exploits
Jorn Andersen is urging his Hong Kong players to replicate the mentality of the city’s young stars who reached last week’s Asian Games semi-finals, in advance of a crucial Fifa World Cup play-off tie with Bhutan.
Jorn Andersen is urging his Hong Kong players to replicate the mentality of the city’s young stars who reached last week’s Asian Games semi-finals, in advance of a crucial Fifa World Cup play-off tie with Bhutan.
South Korean football gold brings military exemption but also ‘responsibility’
Requirement for South Korean men to do 18 months in military is waived for an Asian Games gold medal, which the footballers clinched with 2-1 victory over Japan.
Requirement for South Korean men to do 18 months in military is waived for an Asian Games gold medal, which the footballers clinched with 2-1 victory over Japan.
Hong Kong denied football bronze, as coach calls for conditioning overhaul
Jorn Andersen’s side dealt 4-0 defeat by Uzbekistan and settle for a fourth-place finish at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Jorn Andersen’s side dealt 4-0 defeat by Uzbekistan and settle for a fourth-place finish at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Japan defy Chinese boos to beat North Korea to Asian Games football gold
Japan coach says his players could ‘feel the tension’ from Hangzhou crowed during 4-1 win. China take bronze with 7-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.
Japan coach says his players could ‘feel the tension’ from Hangzhou crowed during 4-1 win. China take bronze with 7-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host Fifa World Cup in 2034
Bid is latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse, and ‘intends to deliver a world-class tournament’.
Bid is latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse, and ‘intends to deliver a world-class tournament’.
Fifa World Cup 2030 matches to be held in three continents, six countries
The tournament will be hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with opening games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
The tournament will be hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with opening games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Kitchee tripped up by Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in AFC Champions League loss
Kitchee stage a late rally but cannot recover a two-goal deficit against Lion City Sailors on a miserable AFC Champions League night for the Hong Kong club.
Kitchee stage a late rally but cannot recover a two-goal deficit against Lion City Sailors on a miserable AFC Champions League night for the Hong Kong club.
Hong Kong football boss upbeat despite loss as Japan ease into Asian Games final
Coach Jorn Andersen ‘satisfied with our tournament’ even after defensive steel abandons his side in 4-0 semi-final loss, as Uzbekistan await in bronze medal match.
Coach Jorn Andersen ‘satisfied with our tournament’ even after defensive steel abandons his side in 4-0 semi-final loss, as Uzbekistan await in bronze medal match.
Asian Games: Hong Kong’s footballers put to sword by Japan in semi
The city has ensured its biggest ever medal haul at an Asian Games, but Jorn Andersen’s men’s football side are left to fight for bronze.
The city has ensured its biggest ever medal haul at an Asian Games, but Jorn Andersen’s men’s football side are left to fight for bronze.
Asian Games: Hong Kong goalkeeper says government does not value football
Tse Ka-wing urges officials to make the most of Hong Kong’s impressive run to the semi-finals in Hangzhou.
Tse Ka-wing urges officials to make the most of Hong Kong’s impressive run to the semi-finals in Hangzhou.
Asian Games: Andersen wants Hong Kong to muscle way past Japan in semi-final
Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen insists his fearless young team can spring another upset in their Asian Games semi-final, after beating Iran in the last eight.
Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen insists his fearless young team can spring another upset in their Asian Games semi-final, after beating Iran in the last eight.
Hong Kong football fans troll Dai Wai-tsun after China exit Asian Games
China’s Hong Kong-born midfielder Dai – who switched allegiance in 2018 – bares brunt of the banter online following loss to South Korea.
China’s Hong Kong-born midfielder Dai – who switched allegiance in 2018 – bares brunt of the banter online following loss to South Korea.
Irate North Korea players attack Asian Games ref after quarter-final loss
North Korean tempers boil over after late penalty award gifts victory to Japan, but coach says ‘our behaviour is acceptable’.
North Korean tempers boil over after late penalty award gifts victory to Japan, but coach says ‘our behaviour is acceptable’.
Chinese football in ‘National Day embarrassment’, fans claim ‘curse of Koreaphobia’
Fans despair on social media as China’s men’s national team lose 2-0 to South Korea, ending medal chances in Hangzhou.
Fans despair on social media as China’s men’s national team lose 2-0 to South Korea, ending medal chances in Hangzhou.
