Every four years, billions of football fans spend a month arguing about offside decisions, whether Ronaldo or Messi is a grass-grazing horned mammal, and whether football is finally “coming home”. For nations, however, the Fifa World Cup is far more than football. Beyond the national pride that comes with simply qualifying, the tournament offers an…
new video loaded: Among Mexico’s World Cup Fans: Merlin the Duck 0:50 A duck, known as Merlin, has become famous for wearing a Mexico jersey as he waddles behind his owner as the World Cup continues. By Cynthia Silva June 16, 2026 Serena Williams Wins First Tennis Match in Nearly 4 Years 1:11 Thousands of…
Hong Kong’s catering industry is aiming for 6 to 8 per cent business growth during this year’s Fifa World Cup, with the sector exploring creative ways to attract customers and keep fans from travelling to mainland China despite time differences. Edward Leung Hei, chairman of the Hong Kong Feast and Retreat Association, said on Friday…
HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup was set to kick off, Hong Kong authorities announced the seizure of 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including jerseys tied to the highly anticipated soccer tournament. Fake jerseys Hong Kong customs authorities showcase various types of fake goods at a news…
Hong Kong customs has arrested six people over the alleged smuggling and online sale of counterfeit Fifa World Cup merchandise, with an estimated market value of HK$156 million (US$20 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday it had uncovered 29 suspected smuggling cases and five online sales cases involving World Cup products in…
Hong Kong police have warned football fans that using overseas betting websites could breach local gambling laws even if the platforms claim to be legally registered abroad, as authorities prepare for a predicted surge in wagering over the Fifa World Cup that begins on June 11. Police issued the warning after Fifa named its first…
new video loaded: Mexico’s Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing transcript Back transcript Mexico’s Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing Mexico’s heavy security investment for the World Cup is drawing criticism from families of the disappeared, who argue the focus on safety for teams and fans ignores their search…
Morocco is facing mounting international scrutiny after animal welfare groups accused authorities of carrying out a large-scale cull of stray dogs as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The stray dogs are being shot, poisoned or left to starve by Moroccan officials, according to reports. (HT Photo) A joint investigation and…
The New Year may have been a little low key as far as sport in Hong Kong is concerned, but 2026 is promising to be just as busy as the past 12 months. Along with major events such as the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, LIV Golf and the return of the World Table Tennis Finals,…
Updated 23:09 19 Nov 2025 GMTPublished 22:58 19 Nov 2025 GMT The top Premier League player could switch allegiances to Scotland ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Featured Image Credit: Stu Forster/Getty Images Topics: Scotland, England, Newcastle United, Football World Cup, FIFA World Cup Source link