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Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak could be a Triple Captain option for Double Gameweek 32. Photo: Reuters

English Premier League

Fantasy Premier League: which teams to target, best Gameweek 30 Wildcard draft

With this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures creating both Double and Blank Gameweeks ahead, it is time for some planning and the use of the Wildcard.

27 Mar 2025 - 8:30PM

English Premier League

FPL: captain Salah v Manchester City, drop Palmer? Big Gameweek 26 dilemmas

21 Feb 2025 - 2:46PM

English Premier League

Fantasy Premier League: must-have midfield and cheap forwards for Gameweek 14

3 Dec 2024 - 3:30PM

Uefa Champions League

‘He’s fine’: Guardiola dismisses Haaland injury scare before UCL Sporting clash

The prolific Norwegian striker was filmed clutching his shin in apparent pain during a training session open to the media on Monday.

5 Nov 2024 - 8:07PM

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola confirmed Erling Haaland was well after the squad arrived in Lisbon, joking that ‘we have to make the news as much as possible’. Photo: AFP

Doping in sport

That was a dopey thing to do. Norway drug bosses ask to test dead football stars

Among players were record national team scorer Jorgen Juve and Einar Gundersen, who died in 1983 and 1962, respectively

4 Sep 2024 - 9:53PM

English Premier League

Is Manchester City’s Phil Foden the best player in the English Premier League?

City manager says the local boy is the league’s form player and a future club legend, and his two goals in a 3-1 win over neighbours United set up next week’s meeting with leaders Liverpool nicely.

5 Mar 2024 - 4:00AM

Lunar New Year

Soaring success! 9 top athletes born in the Year of the Dragon

As Chinese New Year approaches, check out 9 global athletes at the top of their game who were born in the Year of the Dragon – from Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to US snowboarder Chloe Kim

23 Jan 2024 - 6:00AM

NBA player Stephen Curry, snowboarder Chloe Kim and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland were all born in the Year of the Dragon. Photos: @StephenCurry30/Instagram, AFP, Reuters

English Premier League

Haaland under threat? South Korea’s Hwang joins Son in Premier League goals race

Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan nets again in his side’s win over Burnley, putting him behind only Son Heung-min, Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland in the race to be top scorer.

6 Dec 2023 - 1:53PM

Millionaires and billionaires

6 of the richest football stars in 2023 – net worths, ranked

From mega-deals with Saudi Arabian clubs to career-long endorsements by top brands, these 6 football stars are among the sport’s top earners in 2023

5 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

English Premier League

Neville thinks Man Utd must ‘win again’ to maintain Hong Kong fan base

Former captain Gary Neville says Manchester United ‘is rock solid in its foundations, will come back no doubt’ despite rivals City growing in popularity in Hong Kong.

19 Nov 2023 - 12:30PM

Fans of Manchester United during the 2013 pre-season match against Kitchee at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Felix Wong

Fifa

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, but China matches reportedly axed

Lionel Messi edges out Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, dedicates award to Argentina teammates.

31 Oct 2023 - 9:56AM

Inter Miami’s and Argentina’s national team player Lionel Messi receives the 2023 Ballon d’Or trophy in Paris. Photo: AP

Food and Drinks

Taste of success: how Asahi beer and Manchester City make ideal partners

Style went behind the scenes at the Japanese brand’s biggest factory and watched the serial trophy winners play in Tokyo to find out what’s brewing between the two global mega-brands

21 Aug 2023 - 10:12AM

Fifa

Messi says ‘I never give importance’ to Ballon d’Or after Uefa best player nomination

Argentine superstar in line for another individual award but has ‘other objectives’ with Inter Miami, who play in Leagues Cup final on Sunday.

18 Aug 2023 - 10:31AM

English Premier League

Guardiola blasts fixture schedule as De Bruyne faces 4 months out

Manchester City manager fumes with ‘irreplaceable’ midfielder Kevin De Bruyne facing surgery for hamstring injury.

5 Sep 2023 - 2:09PM

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne deals with a hamstring injury that may require surgery. Photo: AP

English Premier League

Vidic says Man United can win Premier League title this season

Speaking in Hong Kong, former Manchester United captain believes club’s new signings can tilt the title race in their favour.

15 Aug 2023 - 8:33PM

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic, who was in Hong Kong last week, recently completed his Uefa coaching badges as he looks for a new role in the game. Photos: Yik Yeung-man.

English Premier League

United Hojlund transfer to kick-start transfer rush with Mbappe on EPL wishlist

Manchester United and Arsenal are setting Premier League transfer pace, with rivals keen on Mbappe loan and champions Manchester City after defensive kingpin.

5 Sep 2023 - 2:00PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong striker Orr hoping to end side’s 9-game goal drought against Vietnam

Jorn Andersen’s team has managed to find the back of the net just once since June last year, and that was an own goal from Singapore’s Lionel Tan. Matt Orr is out to end that dry spell.

14 Jun 2023 - 7:30AM

English Premier League

Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 to win Champions League

Abu Dhabi-backed City win the first Champions League in their history on Saturday and secure a treble of trophies at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.

11 Jun 2023 - 10:34AM

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan raises the trophy after his club’s Champions League triumph. Photo: EPA-EFE

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Les Ferdinand on hand for Soccer Sevens draw, tips Man City for title

Premier League legend in Hong Kong as guest of honour for the popular tournament, which is set to make its return after 4 years away.

2 May 2023 - 11:22AM

Uefa Champions League

Man City not resting easy despite thrashing Bayern, says Guardiola

‘It was not comfortable at all, emotionally I’m destroyed. I [aged] 10 more years today,’ Pep Guardiola says after Champions League quarter-final first leg.

5 Sep 2023 - 1:34PM

Uefa Champions League

Haaland scores 5 in Champions League but Guardiola rues Julia Roberts snub

Manchester City striker continues his remarkable season in a 7-0 rout of Leipzig, although his manager expresses disappointment that actor Roberts opted to watch rivals.

15 Mar 2023 - 11:40AM

Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side’s fifth goal against RB Leipzig. Photo: AP

English Premier League

Arsenal regain top spot as Man City stumble in title race

Gunners fight back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, while Manchester City are held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.

5 Sep 2023 - 1:27PM

Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli (left) celebrates after a shot from Jorginho ends up in the net, rebounding off Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for an own-goal. Photo: AFP

English Premier League

Man City sink Arsenal to top Premier League but Pep insists ‘still long way to go’

Premier League champions produce commanding second-half display at Emirates to leapfrog the Gunners on goal difference.

5 Sep 2023 - 1:27PM

English Premier League

Kane becomes Spurs’ record scorer, targets Shearer after sinking City

Tottenham striker Harry Kane describes milestone as surreal and a dream come true after taking tally to 267 and moving past Jimmy Greaves in 1-0 win over Manchester City.

5 Sep 2023 - 1:13PM

English Premier League

Arsenal go seven points clear, Man City hopes damaged by Everton

Arsenal head into 2023 with a formidable seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 4-2 win at Brighton.

1 Jan 2023 - 5:49AM

Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side’s third goal at Brighton. Photo: EPA-EFE

English Premier League

Guardiola fires Haaland warning to title rivals after striker makes history

Manchester City boss insists forward isn’t at his best, despite the Norwegian becoming fastest player to reach 20 goals during side’s 3-1 win over Leeds United.

5 Sep 2023 - 12:47PM

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (right) celebrates scoring his side’s second against Leeds United with teammate Kevin De Bruyne. Photo: DPA

English Premier League

Arsenal take 5-point Premier League lead into World Cup break

Martin Odegaard’s double at Wolves earns Arsenal a 12th win in 14 games, after Brentford striker Ivan Toney sinks champions Manchester City in stoppage time.

13 Nov 2022 - 10:41AM

Millionaires and billionaires

10 richest football stars of 2022: net worths, ranked – from Neymar to Messi

With the Fifa World Cup 2022 coming up in November and December in Qatar, we’re wondering which highest-earning player makes the most from club salaries, off-court brand endorsements and businesses

26 Oct 2022 - 11:04AM

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Erling Haaland

Fantasy Premier League: which teams to target, best Gameweek 30 Wildcard draft

With this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures creating both Double and Blank Gameweeks ahead, it is time for some planning and the use of the Wildcard.

FPL: captain Salah v Manchester City, drop Palmer? Big Gameweek 26 dilemmas

Fantasy Premier League: must-have midfield and cheap forwards for Gameweek 14

‘He’s fine’: Guardiola dismisses Haaland injury scare before UCL Sporting clash

The prolific Norwegian striker was filmed clutching his shin in apparent pain during a training session open to the media on Monday.

That was a dopey thing to do. Norway drug bosses ask to test dead football stars

Among players were record national team scorer Jorgen Juve and Einar Gundersen, who died in 1983 and 1962, respectively

Is Manchester City’s Phil Foden the best player in the English Premier League?

City manager says the local boy is the league’s form player and a future club legend, and his two goals in a 3-1 win over neighbours United set up next week’s meeting with leaders Liverpool nicely.

Soaring success! 9 top athletes born in the Year of the Dragon

As Chinese New Year approaches, check out 9 global athletes at the top of their game who were born in the Year of the Dragon – from Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to US snowboarder Chloe Kim

Haaland under threat? South Korea’s Hwang joins Son in Premier League goals race

Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan nets again in his side’s win over Burnley, putting him behind only Son Heung-min, Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland in the race to be top scorer.

6 of the richest football stars in 2023 – net worths, ranked

From mega-deals with Saudi Arabian clubs to career-long endorsements by top brands, these 6 football stars are among the sport’s top earners in 2023

Neville thinks Man Utd must ‘win again’ to maintain Hong Kong fan base

Former captain Gary Neville says Manchester United ‘is rock solid in its foundations, will come back no doubt’ despite rivals City growing in popularity in Hong Kong.

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, but China matches reportedly axed

Lionel Messi edges out Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, dedicates award to Argentina teammates.

Taste of success: how Asahi beer and Manchester City make ideal partners

Style went behind the scenes at the Japanese brand’s biggest factory and watched the serial trophy winners play in Tokyo to find out what’s brewing between the two global mega-brands

Messi says ‘I never give importance’ to Ballon d’Or after Uefa best player nomination

Argentine superstar in line for another individual award but has ‘other objectives’ with Inter Miami, who play in Leagues Cup final on Sunday.

Guardiola blasts fixture schedule as De Bruyne faces 4 months out

Manchester City manager fumes with ‘irreplaceable’ midfielder Kevin De Bruyne facing surgery for hamstring injury.

Vidic says Man United can win Premier League title this season

Speaking in Hong Kong, former Manchester United captain believes club’s new signings can tilt the title race in their favour.

United Hojlund transfer to kick-start transfer rush with Mbappe on EPL wishlist

Manchester United and Arsenal are setting Premier League transfer pace, with rivals keen on Mbappe loan and champions Manchester City after defensive kingpin.

Hong Kong striker Orr hoping to end side’s 9-game goal drought against Vietnam

Jorn Andersen’s team has managed to find the back of the net just once since June last year, and that was an own goal from Singapore’s Lionel Tan. Matt Orr is out to end that dry spell.

Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 to win Champions League

Abu Dhabi-backed City win the first Champions League in their history on Saturday and secure a treble of trophies at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.

Les Ferdinand on hand for Soccer Sevens draw, tips Man City for title

Premier League legend in Hong Kong as guest of honour for the popular tournament, which is set to make its return after 4 years away.

Man City not resting easy despite thrashing Bayern, says Guardiola

‘It was not comfortable at all, emotionally I’m destroyed. I [aged] 10 more years today,’ Pep Guardiola says after Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Haaland scores 5 in Champions League but Guardiola rues Julia Roberts snub

Manchester City striker continues his remarkable season in a 7-0 rout of Leipzig, although his manager expresses disappointment that actor Roberts opted to watch rivals.

Arsenal regain top spot as Man City stumble in title race

Gunners fight back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, while Manchester City are held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.

Man City sink Arsenal to top Premier League but Pep insists ‘still long way to go’

Premier League champions produce commanding second-half display at Emirates to leapfrog the Gunners on goal difference.

Kane becomes Spurs’ record scorer, targets Shearer after sinking City

Tottenham striker Harry Kane describes milestone as surreal and a dream come true after taking tally to 267 and moving past Jimmy Greaves in 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Arsenal go seven points clear, Man City hopes damaged by Everton

Arsenal head into 2023 with a formidable seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 4-2 win at Brighton.

Guardiola fires Haaland warning to title rivals after striker makes history

Manchester City boss insists forward isn’t at his best, despite the Norwegian becoming fastest player to reach 20 goals during side’s 3-1 win over Leeds United.

Arsenal take 5-point Premier League lead into World Cup break

Martin Odegaard’s double at Wolves earns Arsenal a 12th win in 14 games, after Brentford striker Ivan Toney sinks champions Manchester City in stoppage time.

10 richest football stars of 2022: net worths, ranked – from Neymar to Messi

With the Fifa World Cup 2022 coming up in November and December in Qatar, we’re wondering which highest-earning player makes the most from club salaries, off-court brand endorsements and businesses

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