With nearly 50,000 fans watching, the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 kicked off with an exciting opener as AC Milan clinched a 4-2 victory against Liverpool at the Kai Tak stadium. Rafael Leao scored early and provided an assist, cementing Milan's dominance in this pre-season friendly. 

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As the festival continues to bring top-tier football to Hong Kong, the excitement builds with anticipation for the next big match featuring Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal.

China Daily's D J Clark captured the moments on Saturday.