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The Ping An Chinese Football Association Super League is the highest tier of domestic football in China. The season usually runs from March to October.
Qiu Zhonghui (left), here in action for Beijing Guoan in 2004, has attracted widespread attention after posting videos on social media about his new role as a food delivery rider. Photo: Imaginechina

Ex-Chinese Super League star swaps pitch for food delivery to gain life insights

The 48-year-old played for the Jianlibao Youth Team, a famous youth development project sent to Brazil, Qingdao Hainiu and Beijing Guoan.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, Shanghai Shenhua star Shinichi Chan on mission to unearth city talent

Yue Tze-nam

Striker Orr linked with Shanghai Port, Yue signs for Beijing Guoan

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Beijing Guoan team bus seized over debt issues, players forced to hire bikes

Real estate company Sinobo Group, which holds a 64 per cent stake in the club, reportedly owes more than 3.68 billion yuan (US$502 million).

Beijing Guoan’s team bus being towed away as part of asset enforcement due to parent company Sinobo’s outstanding debts. Photo: X
Hangzhou

Fans in China voice anger as club play hours after striker Boupendza’s death

Zhejiang FC go ahead with match against Meizhou Hakka in Hangzhou on day of death of the 28-year-old, who fell from a building on Wednesday.

Fifa

Footballer dead in China after fall from building, Gabon FA says

Statement by Chinese Super League team Zhejiang says Aaron Boupendza died at his residence, former clubs in US, France, Turkey send tributes.

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Hong Kong star Shinichi Chan Shanghai Shenhua’s last-gasp, match-winning hero

Shenhua win topsy-turvy Chinese Super League clash against Zhejiang Greentown, lead standings by one point.

Shinichi Chan (front, right) celebrates after scoring a winner for Shanghai Shenhua in the eighth minute of stoppage time.Photo: WEIBO/ Shanghai Shenhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong ‘changing narrative’, as bid to reach Asian Cup begins in Singapore

Defender Oliver Gerbig on guard ahead of clash with hosts’ ‘quick and athletic’ forwards, but optimistic about 2027 qualifying prospects.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday

Guo Jiaxuan had been in hospital in Beijing since returning from Madrid after head injury during match left him brain-dead.

AFC Champions League

Shenhua coach says Chinese teams must up intensity to compete in Champions League

Leonid Slutsky says Chinese Super League teams – who have all been eliminated – must match Japanese, Korean clubs’ ‘more intense football’.

Shanghai Shenhua players (in white, from left) Gao Tianyi, Jiang Shenglong and Wang Haijian react after their 4-1 aggregate defeat to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in Kawasaki. Photo: Xinhua

Shanghai, Beijing fans clash after dramatic end to Chinese Super League match

Beijing Guoan’s late goal against Shanghai Shenhua followed by on-pitch melee, then confrontations outside stadium.

Shanghai Shenhua’s home match against Beijing Guoan was followed by fans clashing outside the ground. Photo: Weibo/ 阿森纳著名教授
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Brain-dead Chinese footballer flown home as family seeks answers

Source says Beijing association stalling over whether insurance was arranged, and timeline of Guo Jiaxuan’s injury in Spain.

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Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese footballer, 18, ‘brain-dead’ from Spain accident, family accuse club, FA

Guo Jiaxuan has ‘little chance of survival’ following collision during match, according to brother, who says family want to bring him home.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong star aims to be best in Chinese Super League after Qingdao Hainiu move

Anson Wong knows he is heading into the unknown with move to mainland, but midfielder says rejecting offer could have led to ‘huge regret’.

Anson Wong (No 8) in action during Hong Kong under-23s’ Asian Games semi-final campaign in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
Kai Tak Sports Park

Letters | We’ve built Kai Tak Sports Park. Now, to keep crowds coming

Readers discuss how to fill the city’s new premium venue, what to do about Uber, and vaccine management protocol.

A view of Kai Tak Sports Park on January 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers ‘hoping’ a club from the city joins mainland China league

Alex Jojo, who is set to feature in Wednesday’s Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup first leg, could be poised for a transfer to Chinese Super League.

Italian Serie A

Italy, Milan icon Baresi urges Chinese Super League to create football ‘culture’

China’s football has fallen behind – the Italian says it should work to develop grass roots and infrastructure rather than importing players.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Luisser quits Hong Kong to join former boss Andersen in Chinese Super League

The Austrian assistant manager leaves after being involved in 33 games – 4 as interim boss – to reunite with the Norwegian at Yunnan Yukun.

Wolfgang Luisser (left) is leaving Hong Kong after more than two-and-a-half years in the representative team set-up. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Move Hong Kong’s best sides to Chinese Super League, Kitchee boss Cardoso says

Edgar Cardoso quietly steadying Kitchee ship following roles with European clubs Benfica and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | For Kai Tak Sports Park, is the missing piece a football home team?

Rather than worry about how to get people home after an event, Hong Kong must figure out how to attract loyal crowds to the new stadium.

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Angry Shanghai Shenhua fans abuse star player online after missing out on title

A draw in the penultimate fixture gave rivals Shanghai Port the advantage, one they duly took on the final day.

Shanghai Port players celebrate winning the Chinese Super League title after pipping rivals Shanghai Shenhua on the final day of the campaign. Photo: Xinhua

Shanghai Port’s Chinese Super League title makes it a treble for head coach Muscat

Shanghai defends title after beating Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 5-0 to finish on 78 points from 30 games, one more than city rivals Shanghai Shenhua.

Shanghai Port celebrate becoming champions after beating Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 5-0 in the final-round Chinese Super League match in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s Shinichi Chan enjoys ‘tension’ of Chinese Super League title chase

Players gaining experience outside the city can help to create a fearless Hong Kong team, defender says.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Player lifts lid on match-fixing in Chinese football: ‘there was no escaping it’

Player, who is in his mid-30s, lifts lid on corruption and says clubs in China second tier would deliberately lose on weekly basis.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Editorial | Struggling Hong Kong football faces game of its life

The local premier league season has kicked off short of fans, sponsorship, broadcasting revenue, good facilities and exciting players.

Hong Kong’s Yu Joy Yin Jessie (centre) battles for the ball with Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov during an Asian qualifier match for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in March. Photo: AP Photo
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Opinion | As fans and clubs desert, Hong Kong football must act to save itself from ruin

Standards are declining and with next season approaching there is no start date, no fixtures and no plan.

Hong Kong Premier League matches in front of empty stands are commonplace. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Can moving to mainland China change Hong Kong attitudes? Footballer Chan hopes so

Dream switch to Chinese Super League title chasers Shanghai Shenhua can ‘give parents and young players the dream of professional football’.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Losada signs Eastern deal to quash Hong Kong head coach speculation

Hong Kong have 10 players with clubs in mainland China, after moves this week for defenders Shinichi Chan and Tsui Wang-kit.

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