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The banner in the stand containing Guangzhou Evergrande supporters reads: “Annihilate British dogs, wipe out poisonous Hong Kong independence” and could see the Chinese club fined. Credit: offsideHK (Twitter)

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

The Brazilian, the Beef Ball and death to British dogs … just another Guangzhou-Hong Kong derby

by Asia Times staff and agencies April 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez poses after signing for Shanghai Shenhua in December 2016, a move that reportedly made him the world's highest-paid football player. Photo: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

AT Finance, China, India, Shanghai, Singapore, South Asia, World

Spanish soccer supremo tells China it’s ‘not just about money”

by Agence France-Presse March 24, 2017February 18, 2020

Team China celebrates after winning against South Korea in a 2018 World Cup Qualifier in Changsha, China. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, China, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Thailand, World

China surprise South Korea to keep World Cup dream alive

by Agence France-Presse March 24, 2017February 18, 2020

AC Milan v Inter Milan at Milan's San Siro Stadium. Photo: Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo

Beijing, China

China cools on foreign football investments

by Lin Wanxia March 22, 2017February 18, 2020

South Korea, in red, take on China, in Seoul, last September. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Malaysia, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Safety first for Seoul ahead of China, N. Korea matches

by Reuters March 21, 2017February 18, 2020

A girl plays football in the park beside a concrete flood wall in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 4, 2016. REUTERS/Beawiharta - RTSL12O

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Freeport pulls funding for Papuan football

by Shawn W. Crispin March 17, 2017March 17, 2017

China, European Union, France, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin, World

New season, new spending record

by Asia Times and agencies March 2, 2017February 18, 2020

AC Milan supporters deploy a giant flag showing owner Silvio Berlusconi, who agreed to sell the club to a Chinese consortium in 2016. Photo: Agence France-Presse.

China, European Union, France, Italy, World

AC Milan buyout delayed again as PRC stops money from leaving China

by Asia Times and agencies March 2, 2017February 18, 2020

Shanghai SIPG's supporters during their team's Asian Champions League thrashing of Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers, in Shanghai on February 28, 2017. Photo: PHOTO: Agence France-Presse

Australia, China, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Shanghai, South Korea, World

Australians walloped by big money Asian heavyweights

by Agence France-Presse March 2, 2017February 18, 2020

Leicester City's Italian manager Claudio Ranieri standing on the touchline during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Millwall and Leicester City at The Den in south London.
Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as manager of Leicester City just months after leading the club to the Premier League title, the Midlands side announced on February 23, 2017. / AFP PHOTO

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Thai owners sack English Premier League winner

by Agence France-Presse February 24, 2017February 18, 2020

Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney announced on Thursday he is not moving to the Chinese Super League. AFP PHOTO

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Russia, Tianjin, United Kingdom, World

The East is red and rich, but so too are Man Utd … Rooney to stay

by Asia Times staff and Agencies February 24, 2017February 18, 2020

Manchester City players train in Beijing on July 24, 2016. Photo: AFP/Greg Baker

China, Shanghai, United Kingdom, World

China’s next top reality TV show offers Premier prize

by Richard Cook February 8, 2017February 18, 2020

China, European Union, France, Shanghai, World

Mourinho rejected ‘big offer’ to go to Chinese Super League

by Agence France-Presse January 31, 2017February 18, 2020

Fans of Beijing Guoan show their support, and some flesh. Photo: AFP / Greg Baker

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Deal for Beijing Guoan FC values club higher than AC Milan

by Kenny Hodgart January 26, 2017February 18, 2020

China

Yaya Toure not tempted by China option

by Agence France-Presse January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

Grounded: Clampdown by central government on big-ticket transfers spoils the party for European stars like Chelsea's Diego Costa. Photo: AFP

China, European Union, Tianjin, World

Soccer clampdown sinks Tianjin ambitions for European stars

by Agence France-Presse January 18, 2017February 18, 2020

Wang Jingbin of China celebrates with teammates after he scored against Croatia in the Gree China Cup in Nanning. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

Beijing, China

US$97.5 million expected to prop up Chinese football in 2017

by Lin Wanxia January 17, 2017February 18, 2020

Boca Juniors' forward Carlos Tevez celebrating after scoring the team's second goal against River Plate during their Argentina First Division football match at El Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
Argentina's former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has signed for Shanghai Shenhua in the latest big-money Chinese deal, the club said on December 29, 2016, reportedly making him the world's best-salaried footballer. Photo: Alejandro Pagni/ AFP

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Agents and players the real winners in Chinese Super League’s spending spree

by Poo Yee Kai January 9, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to see his country become a footballing superpower. He was pictured showing off his skills during a visit to Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland in 2012 when he was vice-president. Photo: Reuters/David Moir

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Agents, players the real winners in Chinese football spree

by Kenny Hodgart January 9, 2017

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President Xi’s great chinese football dream

by Poo Yee Kai January 5, 2017

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Ex-Manchester City star Carlos Tevez joins Shanghai Shenhua

by BBC December 29, 2016December 29, 2016

Fans of Manchester United in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters

Beijing, China, Middle East

LeSports given reprieve over English Premier League payments

by Reuters December 28, 2016February 18, 2020

Hulk (center) of Shanghai SIPG celebrates after scoring a goal in a Chinese Super League match against Henan Jianye. Photo: AFP

China, Shanghai, World

China football chiefs cut club quotas for foreign players

by Agence France-Presse December 24, 2016February 18, 2020

Australia, China, European Union, France, Guangzhou, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, World

Why China’s grand football academy project could fail

by Talek Harris December 21, 2016February 18, 2020

Jiangsu Suning's Ramires (second right) is said to earn US$14.5 million per year from the club. Photo: AFP

China, European Union, Italy, Shanghai, World

Football in China a ‘bubble’: People’s Daily

by Agence France-Presse December 16, 2016February 18, 2020

Chelsea's Oscar is on his way to Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League. Photo: AFP

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Shanghai’s Oscar bid smashes Asian transfer record again

by Ewen Campbell December 14, 2016

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Was it a penalty? Was it offside? Let’s ask the video referee

by Peter Langan December 8, 2016February 18, 2020

Sven-Goran Eriksson is taking over at Shenzhen FC after two years with Shanghai SIPG. Photo: AFP

China, Hong Kong, Italy, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, South Korea, World

China football merry-go-round sees Eriksson join Shenzhen FC

by Reuters December 5, 2016February 18, 2020

Fans of Manchester United wait outside the team's hotel in Beijing, in July, after a match due to be held in the Chinese capital against Manchester City was canceled.
Photo: GREG BAKER / AFP

China, European Union, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, World

LeEco forum underlines extent of China’s sporting ambitions

by Kenny Hodgart November 23, 2016February 18, 2020

Brazilian footballer Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, better known as Hulk, celebrates scoring one of his four goals for Shanghai SIPG. A new report published in the UK indicates each of those goals cost the club £4m in Hulk's wages alone. Photo: AFP/Cao zichen/Imaginechina

Australia, China, European Union, France, Guangzhou, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Shanghai, South Asia, World

Chinese Super League is global sport’s most ‘star heavy’

by Kenny Hodgart November 15, 2016February 18, 2020

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The Brazilian, the Beef Ball and death to British dogs … just another Guangzhou-Hong Kong derby

Spanish soccer supremo tells China it’s ‘not just about money”

China surprise South Korea to keep World Cup dream alive

China cools on foreign football investments

Safety first for Seoul ahead of China, N. Korea matches

Freeport pulls funding for Papuan football

New season, new spending record

AC Milan buyout delayed again as PRC stops money from leaving China

Australians walloped by big money Asian heavyweights

Thai owners sack English Premier League winner

The East is red and rich, but so too are Man Utd … Rooney to stay

China’s next top reality TV show offers Premier prize

Mourinho rejected ‘big offer’ to go to Chinese Super League

Deal for Beijing Guoan FC values club higher than AC Milan

Yaya Toure not tempted by China option

Soccer clampdown sinks Tianjin ambitions for European stars

US$97.5 million expected to prop up Chinese football in 2017

Agents and players the real winners in Chinese Super League’s spending spree

Agents, players the real winners in Chinese football spree

President Xi’s great chinese football dream

Ex-Manchester City star Carlos Tevez joins Shanghai Shenhua

LeSports given reprieve over English Premier League payments

China football chiefs cut club quotas for foreign players

Why China’s grand football academy project could fail

Football in China a ‘bubble’: People’s Daily

Shanghai’s Oscar bid smashes Asian transfer record again

Was it a penalty? Was it offside? Let’s ask the video referee

China football merry-go-round sees Eriksson join Shenzhen FC

LeEco forum underlines extent of China’s sporting ambitions

Chinese Super League is global sport’s most ‘star heavy’

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