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The season is almost over, but the big prize is yet to be awarded. Your two pundits are back in the pub telling how it is. The big question of course is can Evergrande get the point they… Read More
In our last CSL run-in piece we predicted Beijing Guoan would win, but fall out of the title race, Shanghai SIPG to draw, and Guangzhou Evergrande to stay on top by winning. That’s exactly how it turned out in… Read More
With the dongbei sides struggling to make an impact in the Super League this season, it seems to have fallen to rank-outsiders Yanbian Changbaishan to bring glory to the region. Here we take a look back at how… Read More
Drama was the order of the day last time around – last minute goals sealed victory for the top two teams Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG to maintain the status quo at the top, whilst Beijing picked up… Read More
China’s World Cup qualification hopes are hanging by a thread after a disappointing 1-0 defeat in Doha. A 22nd minute header from Karim Boudiaf was the difference between the sides, as China only really came to life in… Read More
Last week, Ti’ao Dongli set a record for Chinese Super League broadcasting rights, paying RMB8 billion for the next five seasons. The figure is mind blowing for a league that could barely be found on television just a… Read More
Hong Kong correspondents Christopher KL Lau and JRP Borthwick bring their regular round-up of all the very latest news, developments and other footballing points of interest from the SAR. Hong Kong Launch Brave Fightback in Five Goal Thriller… Read More
It’s pub time once again. We’re a bit late this week, so grab a beer before last orders and join in. BC: Once again after a long break, we’re back in the pub, happy to finally have some… Read More
A brace from Yu Dabao and a Zhang Linpeng header gave China a comfortable, if uninspiring, 3-0 victory over the Maldives in Shenyang. After last Thursday’s frustrating stalemate against Hong Kong, an early opener from Yu Dabao relaxed… Read More
China’s road to Russia 2018 hit a serious obstacle just two games in as they were held by Hong Kong in a game they absolutely dominated. Despite having 39 shots, 72% possession and hitting the Hong Kong woodwork… Read More
