China, Iraq Battle to Scoreless Draw in U23 Asian Cup Opener
China’s U23 team opens AFC Asian Cup campaign with 0-0 draw against Iraq, setting stage for decisive Group D clashes against Australia and Thailand.
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China’s U23 team opens AFC Asian Cup campaign with 0-0 draw against Iraq, setting stage for decisive Group D clashes against Australia and Thailand.
Young football players from China’s Rongjiang County’s “Village Super” team and Brazilian youth teams united in a spirited friendly match in Rio de Janeiro, fostering cultural exchange through football.
Young football players from China’s Rongjiang County “Village Super” team and Brazilian youth footballers played a friendly match in Rio de Janeiro, uniting through their shared passion for football.
Young football players from China’s ‘Village Super’ team and Brazilian youth came together in Rio de Janeiro for a friendly match, uniting through the universal language of football.
China’s Under-19 football team delivered a stunning 6-0 victory over Mongolia in the opening match of the 2024 Panda Cup in Chengdu, marking a strong start in their campaign towards the AFC U-20 Asian Cup.
Hosts China drawn with Australia, Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar in Group A of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, aiming for a strong performance to secure a spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
FIFA and the Chinese mainland are joining forces to enhance youth football development, aiming to unlock the nation’s vast potential in the sport.
Before becoming a global football star, Vinicius Junior led Brazil to victory at the 2016 BRICS Under-17 tournament. Explore his early success and the growing sports collaboration among BRICS nations.
Armenian football coach Sipan Petrosyan, a former professional player and UEFA A license coach, shares his passion for football with Chinese youngsters in Xiaoshan, Zhejiang Province.
China Media Group and the Spanish LaLiga have signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote professional exchanges, host tournaments, and enhance youth football programs, marking a new chapter in Sino-Spanish sports relations.
Brazilian football legend Kaka visited China’s Village Super League in Guizhou Province, inspiring local fans and youth players while highlighting the power of grassroots football.
Sandor Nagy, a former Hungarian footballer, has been inspiring young talent in Qingdao through his football academy for over 20 years, bridging cultures and nurturing future stars.
FIFA’s decision to expand and annualize the U-17 World Cups from 2025 is set to transform youth football globally, offering Asian nations more opportunities to compete and develop young talent.
FIFA announces annual U-17 World Cups from 2025, with Qatar and Morocco hosting men’s and women’s tournaments respectively, and expanded team participation.
Chinese and French youth celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with a friendly football match in Guizhou’s Village Super League, enhancing mutual understanding through sport and cultural exchange.