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.

CFA wins free kick to run its own affairs

2015-08-17 16:19

Chinese football's governing body has severed links with the country's sports watchdog, ending its long maligned involvement with the administrative body.

China finishes second in East Asian Cup

2015-08-10 11:59

China continued their 17-year winless run against Japan and placed second after a 1-1 draw in the East Asian Cup on Sunday.

Reality Show 'Football Dream' is starting to air Season 2

2015-08-06 15:58

The Premiere of this amazing reality show will air on Guangdong TV (GDTV) on Aug 6. "Football Dream Season Two" has continued to follow its motto of "Realizing Dreams" for the Chinese kids and has received critical acclaim for their Season 1 accomplishments.

Bayern stars boost China's game plan

2015-07-28 08:32

Like many other world-famous soccer clubs that have visited China, Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich orchestrated a whirlwind of activities during the team's preseason tour last week.

A new buzz swirling around sport

2015-07-28 08:32

Chinese soccer is relishing the opportunity to capitalize on the central government's efforts to popularize the game, said Rong Zhihang, vice-chairman of the CFA and a former star player.

Youth soccer program connects Beijing school students with EPL

2015-07-24 11:52

Never in their wildest dreams would players from Beijing's Tongzhou Yunhe Primary School imagine one day they could watch a live English Primer League soccer match in the United Kingdom.

Youth soccer tournament kicks off

2015-07-11 07:49

The 2015 China (Shanghai) International Youth Football Tournament kicks off on Saturday, with an aim to connect young soccer teams from around the world and promote the development of youth soccer in China.

Overseas Chinese offer full support to help share experiences

2015-07-11 07:49

Overseas Chinese have provided strong support to the 2015 China (Shanghai) International Youth Football Tournament, an event to promote the growth of youth soccer in the country, according to organizers.

China beats Cameroon 1-0 to reach Women's World Cup quarters

2015-06-21 09:59

China entered the quarterfinal for the first time in eight years after defeating Cameroon 1-0, thanks to a first-half goal of Wang Shanshan, at the Women's World Cup on Saturday.

China calling: Father figure Scolari's last hurrah

2015-06-12 14:41

Luiz Felipe Scolari was midway through what would prove to be his last press conference as Brazil coach when Neymar unexpectedly entered the room.

Scolari named coach of Guangzhou Evergrande

2015-06-05 00:20

Brazil World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has replaced Fabio Cannavaro as manager of defending Chinese Guangzhou Evergrande.

Brazil media hails growing soccer presence in China

2015-06-05 14:57

Brazilian media highlighted the country's growing influence on Chinese football after Thursday's announcement that Luiz Felipe Scolari will coach Guangzhou Evergrande.

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