Sports / Chinese soccer

Zhang Linpeng: Zhang sets some long-term goals

Evergrande has been front and center of Chinese soccer over the past three years; especially since winning last year's Asian Champions League trophy.

China's soccer should learn from Japan: Charlton

2013-08-01 16:36

British soccer legend and Laureus World Sports Academy member Sir Bobby Charlton said China should follow the example of Japan if it vows to improve the level of the sport.

Soccer strives for elusive success

2013-08-01 01:33

Bribery and match-fixing scandals may have disappeared from the front pages, but 2013 has so far been another frustrating year for Chinese soccer fans.

Soccer dreams and hopes of the future

2013-07-31 15:47

Shang Lianghui is a member of the soccer team at her high school and said her dream is to join the national team in the future and meet her idol Messi.

China edges Australia 4-3 in East Asian Cup

2013-07-29 09:30

China edged Australia 4-3 here on Sunday in their last match of the four-nation East Asian Cup to secure the second spot.

Conca's son shows off his own fancy footwork

2013-07-26 13:27

The son of Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Dario Conca joins a training session on Thursday.

Holders China tie Japan 3-3 in East Asian Cup opener

2013-07-22 16:07

Holders China scored twice in the last 10 minutes to tie Japan in a 3-3 draw in the East Asian Cup opener in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, giving Chinese soccer a drastically-needed victory following an embarrassing 5-1 defeat to Thailand in June.

China's Shandong beats Kazakhstan at women's volleyball tournament

2013-07-14 11:59

China's Shandong defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets on the first day of the 10th international women's volleyball tournament in Vietnam.

CFA denies split reports

2013-07-12 17:43

The Chinese Football Association denies reports saying it will split from the State General Administration of Sport.

FA vows to tackle Camacho contract lawsuit

2013-07-12 17:42

The Chinese Football Association vowed to spare no effort to deal with the lawsuit brought by Jose Antonio Camacho after the Spanish coach sued the CFA.

Camacho appeals to FIFA for full severance

2013-07-12 13:31

Jose Antonio Camacho, who was fired as coach of the Chinese men's national soccer team, appealed to FIFA on Thursday after the Chinese Football Association refused to pay the large compensation,

Guangzhou Evergrande to face Lekhwiya of Qatar in ACL quarters

2013-07-12 07:57

Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande need to overcome Lekhwiya from Qatar in the AFC Champions League (ACL) quarterfinals to continue its pursuit for the Asian football club title.

Soccer team cracks down on sloth

2013-07-12 07:23

In a new initiative to boost players' fighting spirit, Chinese Super League Club Guangzhou Evergrande announced a series of rules on Thursday to regulate its players' behavior while they are with the national team.

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