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The departure of Brazilian manager Sergio Farias from Guangzhou R&F midway through last season saw high-profile former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson arrive at the Yuexiushan Stadium. While Farias departed, though, remnants of his backroom staff have remained at the… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua have this week completed the signing of 19-year-old Hong Kong youth international Brian Fok, with the move coming as Shenhua owners Greenland Group attempted some last minute deals to ready their depleted squad for the new… Read More
The Chinese Super League’s winter transfer market came to a close last night with a number of teams trying to get in last day moves. Wild East Football has summarized all the moves for you and handed out grades… Read More
Guangzhou Evergrande stole the CFA’s thunder on Friday afternoon, announcing a three-year contract extension for manager Marcello Lippi at the same time as Alain Perrin was being unveiled as the new coach of the national team. Lippi, who… Read More
During transfer windows headlines are usually made by marquee signings. In the Chinese Super League that usually means a big name coming over from Europe. This is not always just players though, it can also include managers. Famous… Read More
A round-up of the leading Chinese Super League transfer news from the penultimate day of the window, with just 24 hours left until the registration deadline ahead of the 2014 season. Shandong Luneng vice-captain Cui Peng has had… Read More
Guangzhou Evergrande 4-2 Melbourne Victory Asian Champions League Group Stage Round One Contreras 35’, Broxham 40’; Huang Bowen 58’, Diamanti 64’, 84’, Elkeson 70’ In an astonishing curtain-raiser to the defense of their ACL crown, Guangzhou Evergrande came… Read More
—GUANGZHOU—Following his side’s 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory on Wednesday night, Guangzhou Evergrande forward Muriqui revealed that a calf problem forced his half-time exit from the encounter. Last season’s top-scorer and MVP of the Asian Champions League, the… Read More
Asian Champions League Matchday 1 SAN FRECCE HIROSHIMA 1 Chiba Kazuhiko 77′ BEIJING GUOAN 1 Ha Dae-sung 63′ Attendance: 6,021 In his opening match as Beijing Guoan’s manager, Gregorio Manzano led the club to a satisfying draw away… Read More
—GUANGZHOU—Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi has downplayed concerns that a lack of competitive action could see his side struggle in Wednesday’s 2014 AFC Champions League opener with Melbourne Victory. Lippi, who last year guided his side to success… Read More
