Hong Kong football fans booed as the Chinese national anthem was played on Wednesday before their team's clash with China in South Korea as the political turmoil that has gripped the former British colony spilled over to the sports world. China rejects the suggestion it is interfering in Hong Kong, and blames Western countries for inciting the trouble.

Chennai City Football Club have confirmed that they have received the prize money for winning the I-League 2018-19 from the All India Football Federation(AIFF), two days after reminding the federation of the dues. On June-25, Chennai City FC had written to AIFF asking them for a special invitation to AIFF's Executive Committee Meeting on July-3 in New Delhi at the Football House in Dwarka.

Rafael Benitez's three-year reign as Newcastle manager will come to an end next week after failing to agree terms on a new contract, the club confirmed on Monday. Benitez was a hugely popular figure among the Newcastle support after stabilising the Magpies in the Premier League and the news is likely to spark more protests aimed at the club's owner Mike Ashley.