Guangzhou FC Excluded as CFA Announces Clubs for 2025 Season
Guangzhou FC, Cangzhou Mighty Lions, and Hunan Xiangtao have been excluded from the CFA’s list of 49 clubs admitted for the 2025 season.
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Guangzhou FC, Cangzhou Mighty Lions, and Hunan Xiangtao have been excluded from the CFA’s list of 49 clubs admitted for the 2025 season.
Brazilian midfielder Oscar returns to Sao Paulo after 14 years, following successful spells at Chelsea and Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League.
Beijing Guoan announces the appointment of Spaniard Quique Setien as their new head coach, aiming for new heights in the Chinese Super League.
Shanghai Port secured their second consecutive Chinese Super League title with a 5-0 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, as star striker Wu Lei broke the single-season scoring record with 34 goals.
Beijing Guoan crushed Qingdao 6-0, while Changchun Yatai swept Qingdao West Coast 4-0 in dominant home victories in the Chinese Super League.
Beijing Guoan achieved a historic 8-1 victory over Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League, with Fabio Abreu scoring a hat-trick. The win marks Guoan’s biggest margin of victory and sets a new club record.
Shanghai Port’s Wu Lei set a new Chinese Super League single-season scoring record with his 31st goal, leading his team to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Changchun Yatai.
Beijing Guoan defeated Meizhou Hakka 3-1 in the Chinese Super League, climbing to fourth place after three consecutive draws. Goals from Li Lei, Guga, and Yu Dabao secured the vital win.
Chinese Super League clubs Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua both secured home victories in their opening matches of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday.
Beijing Guoan staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 with Chengdu Rongcheng in a thrilling Chinese Super League match, spoiling the home team’s bid for revenge.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson shares an emotional farewell message as he battles terminal pancreatic cancer, reflecting on his life and influential football career in Europe and Asia.
Brazilian striker Andre Luis scored twice as Shanghai Shenhua overcame city rivals Shanghai Port 3-1 in an exhilarating Chinese Super League derby on Saturday.
Beijing Guoan’s top-three ambitions were hindered after a 0-0 draw with Zhejiang Pro. They remain fourth with 42 points, nine behind Chengdu Rongcheng.
Shandong Taishan secured their place in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite group stage after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout win over Bangkok United, following a 1-1 draw at home.
Shanghai Port extended their winning streak to 15 games with a 5-0 victory over Qingdao Hainiu, tying the CSL record of 13 consecutive wins. Gustavo’s hat trick and Vargas’s assists were highlights of the match.
Beijing Guoan and Chengdu Rongcheng achieved decisive victories in the Chinese Super League, with Beijing defeating Shandong Taishan 2-0 and Chengdu overwhelming Cangzhou Mighty Lions 4-0.
Beijing Guoan and Chengdu Rongcheng secured dominant victories in the Chinese Super League, with Beijing defeating Shandong Taishan 2-0 and Chengdu triumphing over Cangzhou Mighty Lions 4-0.
Shanghai Port defeated Wuhan Three Towns 2-0 to secure their ninth consecutive win and maintain their lead at the top of the Chinese Super League table.
Shanghai Shenhua drew 1-1 with Chengdu Rongcheng, maintaining their lead in the CSL. Qingdao Hainiu beat Cangzhou Mighty Lions 1-0, extending Cangzhou’s winless streak to nine matches.
Beijing Guoan paid tribute to devoted fan Yang Xue by retiring his seat at the Workers’ Stadium during their home game against Shanghai Port, honoring his legacy among over 53,000 spectators.