LettersTo reawaken Hong Kong’s economy, try Saudi Arabia’s football strategy
Readers discuss how sport could be the driving force of the city’s economy, and law enforcement in relation to hawkers versus illegal structures built by the wealthyHong Kong economyLettersPublished: 11:30am, 20 Sep, 2023Why you can trust SCMP
It is impossible to forget how the goalkeeper, Yapp Hung–fai, gave an incredible performance and saved the team in the thrilling penalty shoot-out. I’m sure many in Hong Kong still vividly recall that match because this city is filled with football fans like myself.
It is always interesting, or somewhat frustrating, to see how the spending power of football lovers is channelled. Most of us happily pay to subscribe to television channels and follow overseas leagues as well as purchase the jerseys of different European clubs.