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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 authorities further curb club spending

2017-06-21 16:07

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced stricter financial rules on club signings on Tuesday, one day after the summer transfer window opened, in a pre-emptive aimed at curbing big spenders.

Soccer gets big boost in China

2017-06-15 01:59

Xi says in a meeting with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino that making nation a sporting power is an important part of the development goals.

Tributes flow after soccer player's death

2017-06-07 07:38

Coaches, players and fans of Beijing Enterprises Football Club paid tribute to Cheick Tiote, the player from Cote d'Ivoire who died suddenly on Monday.

Chinese Super League secures $145m sponsorship deal

2017-05-23 14:09

Ping An Insurance will continue to be a major sponsor of the Chinese Super League, announcing a new 1 billion yuan ($145 million) five-year deal for the naming rights.

Soccer tourney to draw players from along the Belt and Road

2017-04-18 21:06

About 300 young players from more than 30 countries and regions along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, known together as the Belt and Road Initiative, will participate in an international soccer tournament this weekend.

Spanish soccer club buys stake in Chinese university club

2017-04-11 10:34

A Spanish club has acquired a stake in a Chinese university football club, the first-ever deal that introduces foreign capital to Chinese football after China released last year an overall football reform plan.

Ex-Brazil midfielder open to new deal with Beijing Guoan

2016-11-02 10:11

Former Brazil international midfielder Ralf has expressed a desire to extend his contract with Chinese Super League outfit Beijing Guoan.

Shanghai SIPG draws 0-0 with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in ACL quarter-final first leg

2016-08-24 08:59

With key players missing the game due to injuries, Chinese Super League (CSL) club Shanghai SIPG draws 0-0 with South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the Asian Champions League (ACL) quarter-final first leg at home on Tuesday.

AC Milan sale to Chinese buyers will happen by 'next week'

2016-07-13 22:53

The protracted purchase of AC Milan by a Chinese consortium was postponed yet again on Monday, though although a person familiar with the negotiations says the hold-up is due to "little deals" and the emblematic Italian club should change hands by next week.

Dutch soccer stars to cultivate Chinese youth

2016-07-13 07:58

A legendary Dutch soccer trio who rocked the soccer world decades ago has now set their sights on helping the game's development among youth in China.

David Beckham promotes football in South China school

2016-06-29 15:30

English football star David Beckham sits next to officials during a football campaign by Adidas at Zhixin High School in Guangzhou city, south China´s Guangdong province, June 28, 2016.

Football becomes popular in SE China's schools

2016-05-21 10:09

Pupils perform football dancing in the 1st School Football Culture Festival of Xiangban Primary School in Fuzhou, capital of Southeast China's Fujian province, on May 20, 2016.

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