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South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese club sign ex-PSG, AC Milan star, target place in Hong Kong Premier League
Canton United, an amateur team playing in mainland China's fourth tier, have announced the signing of former AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain forward Jeremy Menez, as they attempt to join the Hong Kong Premier League. Advertisement The club, who are based in Guangzhou, wrote on Weibo that they had signed the former French international, who retired last September. Menez, 38, has not commented publicly on the move, but Canton said he would join in July. The Post has contacted Menez for comment. 'We are pleased to announce that after consultation with the management team of French star Jeremy Menez, Menez will join Canton United Football Club in July 2025, wearing the No 77 jersey and competing for the team in related competitions,' the Weibo post said. 'Menez's experience in the top European leagues, mature tactical qualities and leadership qualities will inject new vitality into Canton United.' On May 24, Canton, who play in the Chinese Football Association Member Association Champions League, shared an official statement outlining their ambition to join the Hong Kong Premier League.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Tai Po win Hong Kong Premier League after Lee Man's 15 minutes of madness
Tai Po have won the Hong Kong Premier League in sensational fashion after they swept aside North District 3-1, while 10-man Lee Man crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat by the outstanding BC Rangers. Lee Man had appeared in pole position to claim their second straight title when they began the final day with a one-point advantage over the district club. But there was a dramatic twist when Guilherme Biteco, the midfielder on loan at Rangers from Tai Po, squirmed a 74th-minute shot through the weak resistance of Chan Ka-ho. With five minutes remaining, Luizinho slid in Lau Chi-lok, who kept his composure to slip a low finish across Lee Man No 1 Chan. Lau struck again in similar fashion after 89 minutes, sweeping home first time from a Barak Braunshtain pass. Lee Man, who twice hit the woodwork in the first half, were dealt a huge blow when left-back Ryoya Tachibana collected his second yellow card for a cynical trip on Luizinho after 51 minutes. Tai Po, meanwhile, were 3-0 in front after an hour against North District, following a double for Lucas Silva, either side of Patrick Valverde's effort late in the first half.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Tai Po win Hong Kong Premier League after Lee Man's 15 minutes of madness
Tai Po have won the Hong Kong Premier League in sensational fashion after they swept aside North District 3-1, while 10-man Lee Man crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat by the outstanding BC Rangers. Lee Man had appeared in pole position to claim their second straight title when they began the final day with a one-point advantage over the district club. But there was a dramatic twist when Guilherme Biteco, the midfielder on loan at Rangers from Tai Po, squirmed a 74th-minute shot through the weak resistance of Chan Ka-ho. With five minutes remaining, Luizinho slid in Lau Chi-lok, who kept his composure to slip a low finish across Lee Man No 1 Chan. Lau struck again in similar fashion after 89 minutes, sweeping home first time from a Barak Braunshtain pass. Lee Man, who twice hit the woodwork in the first half, were dealt a huge blow when left-back Ryoya Tachibana collected his second yellow card for a cynical trip on Luizinho after 51 minutes. Tai Po, meanwhile, were 3-0 in front after an hour against North District, following a double for Lucas Silva, either side of Patrick Valverde's effort late in the first half.
South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong Premier League drama as Lee Man cling to summit in crazy climax
Chu Siu-kei said his Lee Man team 'used all our luck' following a chaotic end to their 2-1 victory over Kowloon City in the Hong Kong Premier League on Sunday. Advertisement The drama began when Ryan Tafazolli, the Lee Man defender, was sent off following a second bookable offence in the 89th minute. From coasting at 1-0 up thanks to Henri Anier's first-half strike at Sham Shui Po Sports Ground, the league leaders suddenly looked vulnerable to a barrage of Kowloon attacks. But the equaliser arrived in semi-farcical fashion after nine minutes of stoppage time when goalkeeper Chan Ka-ho failed to spot the lurking Kayron Ramos as he rolled the ball in front of him. A gleeful Ramos pinched possession to score and spark wild celebrations. Goalscorer Henri Anier's Lee Man future will be decided at the end of the season. Photo: Elson Li Interim head coach Chu later said he had 'given up', and was 'just thinking about how to talk to Ka-ho'. His despair lasted a mere two minutes. Lee Man poured forward and, with the last play of the match, Kim Min-kyu's right-wing cross invited Samuel Rosa to crash home a header, prompting more jubilant scenes. Advertisement The Brazilian's goal sent Lee Man back above Tai Po at the top of the table with two games remaining.
South China Morning Post
08-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong keeper fires title warning, would swap Manchester United chance for FA Cup final
Goalkeeper Tse Ka-wing has warned Lee Man that Tai Po are 'not done yet', ahead of another decisive weekend in a roller-coaster Hong Kong Premier League title race. Advertisement A visibly edgy Tai Po drew 2-2 at home with Southern last Sunday to surrender the championship initiative to Lee Man, who have a one-point advantage at the top with three games remaining. Eastern are third, two points behind Tai Po. On Saturday, Tai Po will play at Rangers, before Lee Man go to Kowloon City on Sunday, while Eastern are away at North District. Long-time leaders Tai Po looked crestfallen after slipping off the summit, while a minority of supporters voiced their anger at a team that also lost Sapling and FA Cup semi-finals last month. Lee Chi-kin, the head coach, remonstrated with the disgruntled fans, while right-back Lee Ka-ho had to be refrained from confronting them. Tse, who tried to act as peacemaker, said he could 'understand why some fans behave that way – they want us to win every game'. Tse Ka-wing said he could understand why Tai Po fans have voiced their displeasure. Photo: Tai Po FC 'They buy tickets and have a right to do it, but we have emotion too,' he added. 'If we drop points, our mood is not good, so if we face negative sounds, we feel angry.'
