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The following is a verbatim translation of a story which appeared on Sina entitled “18 years of loathing” and which detailed a recent TV football programme. It gives an account of Shanghainese football icon Xie Hui and Chinese… Read More
[singlepic id=57 w=320 h=240 float=right]It can be difficult finding a woman who loves football, even harder turning one into a fan, but amazingly I tried to do so — lo and behold I did it! Some use the… Read More
[singlepic id=41 w=320 h=240 float=right]A viral thread was passed around Sina Weibo before the Chinese New Year that went like this, “Where are you going for Chinese New Year? I’m going from the capital to Beijing.” When hearing… Read More
Brazilian champions Corinthians have recently agreed to a two year loan deal with Chinese youngster Chen Zhihzhao, who will be the first Chinese player in Brazil’s top flight. Much like Dong Fangzhuo going to Manchester United, the move… Read More
Recent clippings from have covered the disappointments of the Chinese national side. Campaigns for the 2011 Asian Cup, London 2012, and Brazil 2014 have, in the words of sports journalist Zhuǎnzài, left Chinese soccer “dead.” Some may argue… Read More
We continue our look back at the past season with a brand new concept – the very first annual Chinese Football awards. Your team of dilligent correspondents highlight the very best – and in some cases worst –… Read More
I get out of a cab and find myself in the middle of nowhere, a big mall’s nearby, across the elevated highway is a massive housing project, and in front of me is what appears to be your… Read More
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on Modernleifeng.com in July 2010. At that point, days before the World Cup final between Spain and Holland, there was a lot of discussion in Chinese media and online about the… Read More
Since coming to Beijing in 2009, the Australian import Joel Griffiths has been an important part of Guoan’s offense, with 27 goals in 76 matches, including an impressive 10 goals this season. Over the past two season he… Read More
The Chinese Super League will return to the nation’s television screens next season, as part of yet another comprehensive plan to revitalise Chinese football. CCTV5, China’s national sports channel, decided to cease coverage of the country’s best-supported pro… Read More
