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This post actually should be “Only in the AFC” as for once the Chinese Super League walks away without blame and instead a whole heap of blame falls on the shoulders of the AFC. The Asian Football Confederation… Read More
There are many things about this match that make it an “Only in the Chinese Super League” special edition, truly unusual circumstances. For starters, this cup final was played just days before a major international game, meaning each… Read More
Though I should be in the office right now, I’m not. Instead I’m sitting in a hotel room and as I look otu the window, I can see Hongkou Stadium through the rain. I took two days off… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua’s coach was so enraged by the play-acting of his own midfielder that he stormed angrily onto the pitch and dragged the offending injury-faker to his feet. The incident happened in the closing stages of Shenhua’s clash… Read More
When even Chinese media starts referring to the “Cultural Revolution” and “Red Guards”, you know you aren’t going down the right path. Such is the situation in Hangzhou these days, manager Wu Jingui has been removed from the… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua has outraged its support by announcing it will play its CFA cup games this season in the city of Wuhu in Anhui province. The club confirmed the plan on its offical weibo, and Sina Sports quoted… Read More
We know the CFA is an incredibly frustrating body to deal with, but to the point of quitting Chinese soccer? Guangzhou Hengda’s star Muriqui, whose been one of the brightest stars on a team filled with good players… Read More
Saturday night offered a number of tough choices for football fans in northern China. The Bird’s Nest hosted the annual major match to celebrate the anniversary of the Olympics, this year’s was a truly unique occassion, seeing AC… Read More
I’ve witnessed and heard of a lot of odd things in my years of following the Chinese Super League, but this might take the cake. Beijing Guoan’s manager Jamie Pacheco has been suspended 8 matches and fined RMB40,000… Read More
If you’re looking for a full, non-profanity laced and loaded with plaudits match report regarding last night’s Olympic team match, you can visit the CFA’s beautiful new English language site. See, now you have options, we aren’t the… Read More
