Brighton & Hove Albion won their second HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens title in three years, defeating Yokohama F Marinos 2-0 in a dominant final. Goals from Tyler Silsby and Jesse Middleton secured the victory.
Former Leicester City winger Marc Albrighton believes Jack Grealish could reignite his Manchester City career following Pep Guardiola's departure, suggesting a new manager will offer a clean slate for the player.
West Ham's Josh Ajala, 19, scored four goals at the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens, reaffirming his commitment to the club after signing a new two-year contract. Despite a yellow card and a tough quarter-final against Aston Villa, Ajala expressed confidence in West Ham's future plans for him.
Dominic Johns, after a two-year struggle with a severe leg injury and subsequent infection, will captain Football Club at the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens. The injury, sustained in 2024, required multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery, impacting him mentally.
