A Hong Kong government review of funding for key sporting events under its “M” Mark scheme has concluded that money should be spent only on world-class and international occasions, aimed at bringing the city an economic boost. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Sunday said the system would be made “more…
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero’s welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong — where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play. The 40-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace Ronaldo got an assist in a 2-1…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The rout began with a sweep of a cultured left foot, and continued with a crippling counterattack. It was complete before halftime here at the 2025 Club World Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. One side exploded up and down the field, and out to a 3-0 lead; the other…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N,J. (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea square off in the final of the Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Sunday with the chance to become the first winner of the newly expanded tournament. Kickoff is 3 p.m. Eastern time. Thirty-two teams from around the world entered the competition but it ends…
Lionel Messi scored two brilliant goals to lift Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over Montreal in Miami’s return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday in the wake of their elimination from the Club World Cup. Miami were playing their first MLS game in more than a month. They had advanced past the first…
LIONEL MESSI’S World Cup dream might finally send him into the Premier League – aged 38. The legend is tipped to consider a loan switch to a more competitive league ahead of Argentina’s WC title defence next summer. 3 Lionel Messi will ponder a short-term return to European footballCredit: Getty 3 The Argentine ace saw his…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has described his club’s post-season trip to Hong Kong as a “small sacrifice” to reward fans in the region and bring in revenue. The match will take place just two days after United play a friendly fixture against Asean All Stars in Malaysia, and only five days after their final…
Hong Kong sports fans are being treated to an exciting schedule of top-level events following the opening of the city’s new 50,000-seat stadium last month. A “festival of football”, featuring four top European teams in July, was announced just a day after the conclusion of the celebrated Rugby Sevens. There is much to look forward…