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RADIO 3 – HONG KONG TODAY – PREVIEWS AND REVIEWS

Maradona in Hong Kong – Hong Kong Today – November 27th – 52 Minutes Onwards https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/news-programmes/this-episode.htm?cmsid=77&episode_id=717241&livetime=20201127000000 2. Sapling Cup and League Previews – November 20th – 52 Minutes 45 Seconds Onwards https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/news-programmes/this-episode.htm?cmsid=77&episode_id=715970&livetime=20201120000000

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/league/hk-footballer-of-the-year-igor-sartori-the-generational-game/

Igor Sartori, Hong Kong’s footballer of the year,  gives the air of someone who happens to love his ‘hobby’ and is simply in love with playing football yet is grateful and fortunate to do it as a full-time profession.

Sartori was born into a footballing family and sometimes a…

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/league/everton-is-a-blue-eastern-are-very-united-and-have-a-strong-team-spirit/

Everton Camargo is a blue. There is no doubting his passion and loyalty to the Eastern cause because as each time the winger/striker dons the deep blue jersey of Eastern, he plays with all his heart and soul. This drive is evident as Camargo’s commitment and focus have…

First Published – https://www.offside.hk/league/zesh-rehman-football-is-probably-one-of-the-only-things-which-can-bring-people-and-cultures-together/

One of the premier league’s most consistent teams, Southern, are again punching way above their weight in the league and, as a testament to their youth schemes, have reached the final of the Sapling cup. One of the key reasons for the Aberdeen’s…

First published – https://www.offside.hk/hkcups/will-the-sun-ever-shine-on-hong-kong-football-again/

Football in Hong Kong, like the whole world, has faced challenges in recent times. Locally, professional games are being played behind closed doors while amateur and semi-professional games have all but ground to a halt. These actions are understandable, as the beautiful game, for the endless…

First Published – https://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-city-guides/nagasaki-where-to-go-what-to-eat?fbclid=IwAR2u8QM_w7SJtH8dca-pzbNWdqNgJzrdPoTF8W2AlEpcCXLIa7Xv3QaGDFg

For centuries, Nagasaki was the window to Japan for the rest of the world and vice versa.

As a port city, Nagasaki opened up in the late 16th century for trade and cultural exchanges with an ever curious outside world.

When…

Interview with Rony J. Almeida: Football Historian and Collector

First Published – https://www.soccerphile.com/interviews/rony-almeida

Christopher KL Lau

Football is the world’s most popular game with a rich history throughout the world. One of those who have taken on themselves to preserve the storied heritage of the game is Rony J. Almeida, the famed soccer historian and collector has made it a goal to seek out unique and memorable football items from…

Sandro: “It is an honour to play for Hong Kong”

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/hkteam/sandro-it-is-an-honour-to-play-for-hong-kong/

Alessandro Ferreira Leonardo, better known as Sandro, is one of the most recognisable players in Hong Kong. The affable forward is a mainstay of the local football scene and is now one of the most storied domestic players in terms of trophies and achievements. It would be hard to miss Sandro as fans…

Happy Valley’s Mahir Karić: “Happy Valley will try and get to a Cup Final”

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/league/happy-valleys-mahir-karic-happy-valley-will-try-and-get-to-a-cup-final/

Traditional powerhouse, Happy Valley, took a while to regain their position in the top flight of Hong Kong football and after a few years adrift, they are back amongst the leading lights. One of the main reasons, they secured promotion from the first division were the goals…

Hong Kong Girl Power! Interview with Ms. Betty Wong – Hong Kong Women’s National Team Manager

First Published: https://www.soccerphile.com/betty-wong-hong-kong-womens-national-team-manager

Via the much heralded ‘Project Phoenix’, Hong Kong football is currently undergoing a revolution from the top to the bottom. Under the watchful eye of the Hong Kong women’s national manager, Ms. Betty Wong, the women’s national team and local league are also undergoing a radical change and opening up…

Interview with Marko Krasic: “Hong Kong Rangers have tried our best and we have stayed together as a team”

First Published: https://www.soccerphile.com/interviews/marko-krasic 

Interview by Christopher KL Lau

Marko Krasić, the Serbian midfielder, is a man of few words. He is more accustomed to let his feet do the talking. In a career which has spanned Serbia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, his presence in midfield has always given his teams an edge. In an exclusive interview, Krasić reflected on his time…

Ricardo Rambo – The Boy From Brazil – Manager of South China in Hong Kong

First Published: https://www.soccerphile.com/interviews/ricardo-rambo

Ricardo Rambo is synonymous with Hong Kong football after nearly two decades in the city as both a player and a manager. Hailing from Brazil, Rambo is one of the few Brazilian managers in the Hong Kong Premier League or Chinese Super League. Here, Rambo shares his thoughts and views on the game in Brazil and the Far East.

You…

Writers Chat: Ulsan Hyundai vs Kitchee SC AFC Play-Off Preview

First Published: http://www.kleagueunited.com/2017/02/writers-chat-ulsan-hyundai-vs-kitchee.html 

Ulsan Hyundai get their unexpected Asian Champions League campaign underway on Tuesday night as they take on Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC for a chance to feature in the competition’s group stages. Offside.HK writer and photographer Christopher KL Lau joins our columnist Matthew Binns (myself) to…

Yapp Hung Fai: “Eastern will play better”

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/hkteam/yapp-hung-fai-eastern-will-play-better/

With the Asian Games about to begin, Eastern stalwart and Hong Kong’s long serving national team keeper Yapp Hung Fai gave his views on Hong Kong’s chances of success in Indonesia and also previewed Eastern’s upcoming Premier League campaign.

“I think that the players of the Hong Kong football team at the…

Iceland? Why Not Hong Kong? Voices from Hong Kong Football

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/others/iceland-why-not-hong-kong-voices-from-hong-kong-football/

With the World Cup in Russia on the horizon and after several years of intensive qualifying competition, all the slots in the finals have been taken. One of the qualifiers includes the tiny nation of Iceland, which in itself is an amazing feat, from a nation of just 335,000 people. A…

Interview with Marko Perović – Serbian Star and Global Traveller

First Published: https://www.soccerphile.com/interviews/marko-perovic

Interview by Christopher KL Lau

The midfielder, Marko Perović, who played for South China in Hong Kong this past season, is truly a global traveller with years of playing experience around the world.

Perović became a household name in his native Serbia for winning the Serbian Superliga three times with Red Star Belgrade and his…

A Second Chance in the Game of Life: “The Kun Sun Association” Football Team

First Published: https://www.offside.hk/others/a-second-chance-in-the-game-of-life-the-kun-sun-association-football-team/

Sport, like football, is more than just a game. It gives people the chance to have a second chance in life, build a sense of community and gain self-esteem. For some, sport is the light at the end of the tunnel and can provide hope and discipline, which can help some people on…