Fernando Forestieri of Johor Darul Ta’zim (left) fights for the ball against Guan Haojin of Guangzhou during their AFC Champions League group match. Photo: AP
Fernando Forestieri of Johor Darul Ta’zim (left) fights for the ball against Guan Haojin of Guangzhou during their AFC Champions League group match. Photo: AP

AFC Champions League: Guangzhou FC fire star defender Guan Haojin in wake of red card fury

  • Statement says Guan ‘seriously violated’ the team’s code of conduct and has been immediately expelled from the club
  • His red card came during a 5-0 thrashing by Malaysia team Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Champions League Group I opener

Fernando Forestieri of Johor Darul Ta’zim (left) fights for the ball against Guan Haojin of Guangzhou during their AFC Champions League group match. Photo: AP
Fernando Forestieri of Johor Darul Ta’zim (left) fights for the ball against Guan Haojin of Guangzhou during their AFC Champions League group match. Photo: AP
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