Spain’s dominant win proves the fittest survive, says Rosanna Law
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Watching Spain lift the World Cup at the Kai Tak Mall alongside hundreds of football fans, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui concluded that the fittest survive.
The early-morning match saw Spain secure a hard-fought 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina. Spain thoroughly dominated the pitch with 20 shots—12 of which were on target—while Argentina managed just two off-target attempts.
In a social media post after Monday's match, Law, a football fan herself, described the final as tense but not spectacular. She said the result reaffirmed that the fittest survive and that only proactive play brings results.
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She offered her congratulations to the new champions and wished Spain success in defending its title on home soil in 2030.
After the final whistle, Law also led officials to a local diner at the mall to enjoy satay beef noodles.
Observing that the early-morning kick-offs had successfully reignited Hong Kong's nightlife, Law remarked that watching football over dim sum—an idea once considered unthinkable—now works remarkably well.
While mega-events may draw crowds, she encouraged businesses to leverage their own strengths to seize the opportunities ahead.
Also among the spectators was Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung. Watching the final while visiting Jinan, Tang praised Spain's technical edge, noting that the thrilling match gave him a great start to a busy day.
