Soccer’s Cinematic Playbook: Films That Capture the World’s Game
A look at the films that use soccer as a storytelling device, highlighting cultural tensions, gender issues, and the global passion that unites fans.
Jun 24, 2026
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Hong Kong
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Hong Kong across Soccer, Basketball, Football.
Encore Films Secures Global Distribution for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’
Encore Films has acquired worldwide theatrical rights to Stephen Chow’s new film ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ a cross‑cultural project that follows the Emei Women’s Football Team in a fictional tournament and will be released in several languages.
Jun 23, 2026
CBA to Reintroduce Promotion and Relegation in 2026‑27, Merging with NBL for a Two‑Tier League
The Chinese Basketball Association will restore promotion and relegation from the 2026‑27 season, merging with the National Basketball League to create a two‑tier structure that aims to expand the top league to 22 teams.
Jun 19, 2026
Ten Films That Capture the Soul of the World Cup
As the tournament rolls across North America and beyond, writer Valeria Berghinz selects ten movies that illuminate the sport’s universal stories, from comedy to documentary, revealing how football shapes identities worldwide.
Jun 19, 2026
Liechtenstein to Host Cyprus in Friendly at Rheinpark Stadium
The two European sides meet in a friendly at Vaduz's Rheinpark Stadium on Sunday, with Liechtenstein hoping to end a long win drought and Cyprus seeking to continue its upward momentum.
Jun 6, 2026
Hong Kong School Coach’s Violent Demonstration Sparks Child Protection Alarm
A short video circulating on Threads shows a basketball coach in Hong Kong forcing a teenage student to slap himself, prompting a child‑rights group to warn of physical and emotional harm.
Jun 2, 2026