Maledives

China's football team warmed up for a set of crucial World Cup qualifiers by receiving "patriotic education" and learning about the history of the ruling Communist Party.... more »

Brazil-born striker Elkeson struck twice on his debut to give China a crushing 5-0 win over Maldives in a World Cup qualifier in Male on Tuesday.... more »

China named Elkeson in their squad Wednesday for their opening World Cup qualifier with the Brazilian poised to become the first without Chinese ancestry to play for the country.... more »

Hong Kong said Saturday it will still play next week's FIFA World Cup qualifier in the Maldives despite political turmoil in the atoll nation, which has declared a state of emergency, following assurances from Maldivian authorities.... more »

Hong Kong raised serious concerns about next week's football qualifier against Maldives on Thursday after a state of emergency was declared over political turmoil in the paradise island nation.... more »