A new pilot scheme to resolve sports disputes will be launched later this year, with authorities offering subsidies for arbitration between athletes and national sports associations, Hong Kong’s deputy justice minister has revealed. Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan said on Saturday the arbitration would mainly cover commercial disputes, such as match sponsorships, broadcasting…
Sky Sports has issued an apology after pundit Tim Sherwood made controversial comments about Manchester City’s transfer activities during Saturday’s Gillette Soccer Saturday broadcast. The remarks came as the panel discussed City’s £125million January spending spree, which has seen them secure Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis. Sherwood’s comments centred on City’s transfer market…
Wrexham v Manchester United, Cup Winners’ Cup, 1990/91 Paul Ince battles his way through the Wrexham defence as Alex Ferguson’s side take on the Welsh FA Cup winners at the Racecourse ground in 1990. Manchester United would go on to lift the trophy that season, beating Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona side 2-1 in the final in…
At a key meeting on Monday of the State Council, China’s cabinet, officials were urged to “revitalise and develop” the country’s football industry and bring it into a “new phase”. It was an unexpected agenda item at a meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, that was largely focused on implementing decisions from the Communist Party’s…
England will renew acquaintances with Serbia in the European qualifying competition for the 2026 World Cup after the draw was made in Zurich on Friday, with Albania drawn in the same group, setting up a politically charged encounter between the Balkan nations. However, many teams remain in the dark over their group opponents. The draw…
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The attempt by Welsh football clubs playing in English leagues to enter the Welsh League Cup — in which a place in Europe is up for grabs to the winners — has run into difficulties. Inside Sport understands that the controversial move, which one exec claimed was those involved attempting to ‘have their Welsh cake…
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park got off to a smooth start by completing its first trial run on Sunday, with 1,500 spectators for a football match largely dispersed within 10 minutes of the final whistle. Some spectators told the Post they were satisfied with the transport arrangements, while players praised the quality of the…
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to visit Hong Kong next year for the opening of a pop-up museum highlighting his achievements, the Post has learned. A contract for a “Cristiano Ronaldo Signature Museum in Hong Kong” was signed last month, a source said on Tuesday. The Portuguese star was said to be “excited” about…
Like music and storytelling, sports are a fundamental part of human experience, originating with our ancient ancestors as they built civilisations. As these sports evolved, some surprisingly resemble today’s competitions. In ancient China, many games from thousands of years ago still connect with modern sports. Here are four examples of ancient Chinese sports that have…