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.

Evergrande becomes 1st listed soccer club in Asia

2015-11-07 08:59

Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club took a significant step on Friday after listing its shares on the New Third Board.

TV rights for Chinese soccer sell for 8b yuan

2015-10-29 07:13

President Xi Jinping's show of interest in soccer has boosted the prospects of the soccer market and prompted more investment at the grassroots level.

Dutch expertise stoking soccer hopes

2015-10-26 07:56

The Netherlands' renowned youth soccer training experts look set to help China produce its own future stars, with more Dutch coaches and junior programs to be imported to China.

Manchester hopes president's visit will bring benefits

2015-10-24 08:08

As President Xi Jinping spent a day at Manchester on Friday, anticipation and excitement in the city grew as to what may come after his visit.

Xi appeals for Sino-British soccer boost

2015-10-24 07:08

President Xi Jinping called for China and Britain to strengthen cooperation on soccer as he ended his four-day state visit to the United Kingdom.

President Xi visits Man City football club

2015-10-23 21:37

President Xi Jinping visits the City Football Academy in Manchester, Britain on October 23, 2015.

A tale of two countries – Chinese footballers' British struggles

2015-10-22 09:15

For Chinese soccer fans, the Premier League is one of the most entertaining to watch. The popularity of the top-flight competition, known for head-to-head derbies, big-name players, free-spending clubs and showy WAGs, is self-evident in China, although currently not a single Chinese player is anywhere to be seen.

Guangzhou Evergrande holds Gamba at bay to reach ACL final

2015-10-22 09:30

Evergrande held Gamba Osaka 0-0 in the second leg of the Asian Champions League semifinals to reach the finals with an aggregate 2-1 win.

Guangzhou Evergrande beat Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 away at ACL quarters

2015-08-27 10:01

Brazilian Paulinho marked his AFC Champions League debut in spectacular style with a stunning first-half free kick as former champions Guangzhou Evergrande took a huge step towards a return to the semifinals after winning Tuesday's quarterfinal first leg against Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 in Japan.

Reform a real shot in the arm for soccer

2015-08-20 07:31

China's soccer reform demands the joint efforts of different parties, especially the market and society, which should take the onus of providing quality training to and cultivating young talents.

Soccer reform kicks off

2015-08-19 07:50

Given China's poor soccer performances for decades, the Chinese Football Association has gained as poor a reputation among domestic soccer fans as the country's soccer team has.

Soccer association prepares to stand on its own

2015-08-18 06:50

Soccer reform takes a major step forward with General Administration of Sport of China removing its grip on the Chinese Football Association.

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