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With Shanghai Shenhua in something of a flat spin after recent disappointments, Francis Gillot’s men now face a trip to Shandong Luneng, a side currently in 4th place and challenging the best of the best at the top… Read More
After Hangzhou’s stuttering start to the season under new manager Philippe Troussier saw some fans call for his head after last week’s home defeat to Shandong Luneng. Hangzhou correspondent Peter Iveson gauges the Hangzhou’s supporters views on Troussier… Read More
A high scoring round nine saw Dalian Aerbin, Qingdao Jonoon, Harbin Yiteng and Yanbian Changbaishan all pull away from the chasing pack with wins. Guizhou Zhicheng and Wuhan Zall both scored upset victories over Beijing BG and Hebei… Read More
Sunday evening sees one of the few teams in a more self-pitying state than Shanghai Shenhua come to Hongkou. Will Guizhou provide obliging guests for a team looking to recover from recent self-destruction, or does yet more misery… Read More
Football fans can be notoriously complex to understand. Fiercely loyal one minute, fickle the next. There is not always underlying logic to their likes and dislikes, while often support can be divided. And so, this weekend’s top of… Read More
Xinjiang sprang the surprise of the round with a big win over Guangzhou Evergrande but there were shocks elsewhere too. Beijing BG set-up a fourth round derby with a win over Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, Shanghai Shenxin limped out… Read More
It’s surely extremely rare for such an eagerly anticipated match to have such a wildly unpredicted outcome. Last Saturday’s Shanghai Derby was billed as the biggest game in the city for over a decade, yet it must be… Read More
SIPG FC secured a historic first win over city rivals, Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday evening in an action packed and ill-tempered Shanghai derby which saw the visitors rack up a staggering 3 red cards on their way to… Read More
Passion and pride to take the Hong Kong women’s national football team to the highest levels as well as to develop the game further at grassroots level in the city is what motivates Betty Wong everyday. After a… Read More
With CSL teams entering the CFA Cup at the third round stage this Tuesday and Wednesday, takes a closer look at the competition as well as highlighting some of the more interesting ties to look out for. Format…… Read More
