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Following the official announcement that Premier League legends Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand will lead their respective sides in the “RED on RED: Gerrard 11 vs Rio 11” Invitational Match on Saturday, October 18 5PM, at Kai Tak Sports Park, the organizers today revealed eight more legendary players joining the squads, along with ticketing details. Pre-sale will begin at 12:00 noon on September 9 across multiple platforms, while public sales will officially open on September 17.
Leading Gerrard's side are his legendary teammates from the unforgettable “Miracle of Istanbul" in the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, when Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback from three goals down to defeat AC Milan.
Joining the "Captain Fantastic” on October 18 will be:
• Goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek, remembered for his penalty heroics
• Left-foot powerhouse defender John Arne Riise
• Midfield scorer Vladimír Šmicer
• Former Czech international midfielder Patrik Berger, key to Liverpool's 2000–01 treble triumph (FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Cup)
On the other side, Rio Ferdinand—six-time Premier League champion and cornerstone of Manchester United's 2008 UEFA Champions League-winning squad—will reunite with his iconic teammates, including:
• Former Premier League Golden Boot striker Dimitar Berbatov
• Academy graduate defender Wes Brown
• Defensive partner Nemanja Vidić, Ferdinand's long-time centre-back duo
• Former French striker Louis Saha, who made 86 appearances for Manchester United
This clash in Hong Kong brings Gerrard and Ferdinand's legendary teammates face-to-face once more, reigniting the classic North-West Derby rivalry. Fans will not only relive the fierce battles and unforgettable moments of past encounters but also experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these football icons up close.
Rio Ferdinand, who was in Hong Kong recently to promote the match, said:
“Every RED vs RED clash is filled with sparks and intensity, and this will be no exception! Gerrard has always been a great opponent, and I'm really excited to face him again. I look forward to seeing everyone at Kai Tak on October 18!”
Participating legends
The organizers of the “RED on RED: Gerrard 11 vs Rio 11” Invitational Match have revealed the first batch of participating legends.
• Steven Gerrard
• Jerzy Dudek
• Patrik Berger
• John Arne Riise
• Vladimír Šmicer
• Rio Ferdinand
• Dimitar Berbatov
• Wes Brown
• Nemanja Vidić
• Louis Saha
The organizers confirmed that the full squad list will be announced at a later stage.
Four ticket categories will be available, priced between HKD 399 and HKD 999:
• Category A (Red Fans Zone & Red Devils Fans Zone): HKD 999
• Category B (Red Fans Zone & Red Devils Fans Zone): HKD 899
• Category C: HKD 499
• Category D: HKD 399
To ensure more fans can join this once-in-a-lifetime football celebration, organizers will reserve nearly 20,000 tickets under HKD 500 (Categories C & D).
Pre-sale: September 9, 12:00 noon — Available on Klook, Trip.com, uutix, Maoyan, PiaoXingQiu, and ShowStart
Public Sale: September 17, 12:00 noon — Available exclusively on Hong Kong Ticketing
For the latest updates, please visit the official Facebook page: https://facebook.com/redonredhk
Supporting Organization: The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited
| 图片 | 名称 |
 RED ON RED POSTER | RED ON RED POSTER |
| Steven Gerrard | 謝拉特1 |
| Rio Ferdinand | 里奧費迪南2 |
| Seat Plan | 座位票價表_EN |
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Seven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operation
The Immigration Department (ImmD) mounted an anti-illegal worker operation codenamed "Contribute" today (January 15).During the operation, ImmD Task Force officers raided premises under renovation in a newly built public housing estate in Sheung Shui district.A total of six suspected illegal workers and one suspected employer were arrested. Thearrested suspected illegal workers comprise six men, aged 22 to 41. Furthermore, one man, aged 45, suspected of employing the illegal workers, was also arrested. An investigation into the suspected employers is ongoing, and the possibility of further arrests is not ruled out.
Apart from mounting the enforcement operation, ImmD officers and a promotional vehicle have been deployed to distribute "Don't Employ Illegal Workers" leaflets and convey the message in the estate.
An ImmD spokesman said, "Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties."
The spokesman stressed that it is a serious offence to employ people who are not lawfully employable. Under the Immigration Ordinance, the maximum penalty for an employer employing a person who is not lawfully employable, i.e. an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land, has been significantly increased from a fine of $350,000 and three years' imprisonment to a fine of $500,000 and 10 years' imprisonment to reflect the gravity of such offences. The director, manager, secretary, partner, etc, of the company concerned may also bear criminal liability. The High Court has laid down sentencing guidelines that the employer of an illegal worker should be given an immediate custodial sentence.
According to the court sentencing, employers must take all practicable steps to determine whether a person is lawfully employable prior to employment. Apart from inspecting a prospective employee's identity card, the employer has the explicit duty to make enquiries regarding the person and ensure that the answers would not cast any reasonable doubt concerning the lawful employability of the person. The court will not accept failure to do so as a defence in proceedings. It is also an offence if an employer fails to inspect the job seeker's valid travel document if the job seeker does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $150,000 and to imprisonment for one year. In that connection, the spokesman would like to remind all employers not to defy the law by employing illegal workers. The ImmD will continue to take resolute enforcement action to combat such offences.
Under the existing mechanism, the ImmD will, as a standard procedure, conduct an initial screening of vulnerable persons, including illegal workers, illegal immigrants, sex workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are arrested during any operation with a view to ascertaining whether they are trafficking in persons (TIP) and/or forced labour victims. When any TIP and/or forced labour indicator is revealed in the initial screening, the ImmD officers will conduct a full debriefing and identification by using a standardised checklist to ascertain the presence of TIP and/or forced labour elements. Identified TIP and/or forced labour victims will be provided with various forms of support and assistance, including urgent intervention, medical services, counselling, shelter or temporary accommodation and other supporting services. The ImmD calls on TIP and/or forced labour victims to report crimes to the relevant departments immediately.
For reporting illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 3861 5000, by fax at 2824 1166, email to anti_crime@immd.gov.hk, or submit "Online Reporting of Immigration Offences" form at www.immd.gov.hk.
Seven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
