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On Monday of last week, Africans were protesting on the streets of Guangzhou after one of their own was killed after being taken into police custody. A day later, Didier Drogba, international footballing superstar and a hero across… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua have made yet another big splash in the transfer market, this time signing Columbian attacking midfielder Giovanni Moreno from Argentian side Racing Club for a fee believed to be $9 million. The 25-year-old formerAtlético Nacional player… Read More
The Chinese press have had plenty to talk about over the past day or so – here are a few of the more prominent back pages around the country right now as they discuss the arrival of the… Read More
Shanghai is a frothing cauldron of wild excitement at the moment with just one name on the lips of anyone with an interest in football – Drogba. As one may imagine, all manner of colourful reactions and discussions… Read More
The wait is over – Didier Drogba has announced he has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with Shanghai Shenhua, albeit a little later than exclusively forecasted. In a statement written in French released today, Drogba said he was… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua crashed to a 2-0 away defeat in rain-soaked Changchun on Saturday night as new manager Sergio Batista’s reign got off to a disappointing start at rainy Jingkai Stadium. The appointment of the Argentinian a couple of… Read More
Shanghai Shenhua fans have had little to shout about this season. Just as well then that the club’s online TV channel has something at Hongkou worth watching – the Xiao Lanse Monv (Little Blue Enchantress) show. We here… Read More
Friday June 1st Manchester United confirmed they will travel to China as part of their 2012 Asian tour to play against local side Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday July 25th in a friendly match at Shanghai Stadium. The match… Read More
Sergio Batista was finally unveiled as Shanghai Shenhua’s latest head coach this evening and immediately stated that Nicolas Anelka was central to his future plans. Board member Zhou Jun had earlier introduced the former Argentinian head coach to… Read More
A goal from substitute Cao Yunding midway through the second half was enough to give Shanghai Shenhua a deserved victory against Guizhou Renhe last night. In something of a departure from previous games in which they avoided defeat,… Read More
