Both Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning will need a new name before the end of 2020 after new rules from the Chinese Football Association. Both Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning will need a new name before the end of 2020 after new rules from the Chinese Football Association.
Both Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning will need a new name before the end of 2020 after new rules from the Chinese Football Association.
Sport /  Football

Guangzhou Roast Geese? ‘Neutral’ names needed for Chinese football clubs, CFA confirms

  • ‘One size fits all’ policy for new team names has been criticised by fans but only Shanghai Shenhua appear to have a reprieve
  • Names have to be changed before the end of the year or clubs risk not being allowed to play in 2021 season

Topic |   Chinese Super League
Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 5:00pm, 15 Dec, 2020

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Both Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning will need a new name before the end of 2020 after new rules from the Chinese Football Association. Both Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning will need a new name before the end of 2020 after new rules from the Chinese Football Association.
Both Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning will need a new name before the end of 2020 after new rules from the Chinese Football Association.
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