Jiangsu Suning players celebrate with the Chinese Super League trophy after winning the 2020 title. The club is one of many who will need to change their name to drop their corporate sponsor. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
The East Stand
Chinese Super League club name change rule missing the bigger picture
- New rule banning sponsors from club names risks seeing financial support flood out of the domestic game
- While it is well-meaning, ‘neutral’ names are not the top priority for football in the country and risks angering fans
Jiangsu Suning players celebrate with the Chinese Super League trophy after winning the 2020 title. The club is one of many who will need to change their name to drop their corporate sponsor. Photo: Xinhua
