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Despite a star signing and some half-decent domestic buys, Shenhua go into 2015 unlikely to finish top of the Shanghai mini-league, let alone trouble the business end of the CSL table. The manager: New man Francis Gillot (no, me neither)… Read More
You’re aboard elevated metro line 3. The train climbs away from ground level at Shanghai Railway station and snakes through the northern districts of the city proper, affording a impressive view of the supertall skyscrapers accross the Huangpu… Read More
The Chinese national team put in a surprise performance at the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia, losing 2-0 to hosts and eventual victors Australia after an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, a 2-1 comeback win against Uzbekistan and… Read More
Guangzhou R&F strolled through their second round AFC Champions League qualification playoff against Singapore’s Warriors FC, scoring three goals after the break to begin the Cosmin Contra era in fine style. ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PRELIMINARY PLAY-OFF Guangzhou R&F… Read More
Changchun Yatai appear to have their designated foreign players set for the 2015 season with Hernan Barcos expected to join the team after leaving Brazilian side Gremio. Barcos is perhaps best known for his single-season CSL loan spell… Read More
Changchun Yatai’s preseason preparations are in full swing with the return of fan favourite Du Zhenyu the highlight of the northeastern team’s incoming transfers so far. After the disappointing end to the 2014 season, the club owners decided… Read More
Hangzhou Greentown will host Asian Champions League debutants Guangzhou R&F in the CSL official curtain raiser for the 2015 season, which kicks off on March 7. There are few surprises in store for those familar with CSL fixture… Read More
The CSL made a sudden return to the big-name arena today with the unexpected capture of Tim Cahill, who joined a rejuvenated Shanghai Shenhua on a one year contract. The Australian, whose two goals knocked China out of… Read More
So, a truly global superstar lands once again in Shanghai – his one-man rout of the China national side in the Asian Cup ensuring any fans not previously familiar with the name sure are now. Tim Cahill represents… Read More
Having exceeded expectations by making it through to the last eight by topping a group featuring Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and North Korea, China now face the unenviable task of taking on host nation Australia for a place in… Read More
