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FIFA Could Fine Hong Kong Football Association After Fans Boo Chinese National Anthem

FIFA has launched an investigation into the recent "booing" of China's national anthe by by Hong Kong football fans. The incident occured on Nov. 17 during a game between both countries.

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Football News: HKFA Wants World Cup Qualifying Match Against Maldives to be Moved to Mongkok Stadium Due to Security Issues

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) recently put forward its security concerns with regards to the national team’s scheduled World Cup qualifying match versus Maldives on Thursday at the National Football Stadium in Malé as there is a current civil unrest in the said area.

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Football Fans Angry as Ticket Website Crashes Ahead of China vs Hong Kong World Cup Qualifier

Local football fans in China and Hong Kong went frenetic when a ticket website offering 2018 Russia World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying games crashed, as the much anticipated Nov. 17 meeting of both national teams approaches.

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FIFA Imposes Fine on Hong Kong Football Association After Fans Boo Chinese National Anthem

FIFA officials have imposed a fine on the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) because football fans from the island booed the Chinese national anthem ahead of a match against Qatar in early September.

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China’s National Anthem Booed at World Cup Qualifiers in Hong Kong

What was supposedly a "light-hearted" poster campaign by the Chinese Football Association (CFA), to inspire its National Men's Football Team entering the World Cup qualifiers, has resulted in controversy and heckling of the Chinese National Anthem "March of the Volunteers" by Hong Kong football fans.

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