Only in the CSL: Soccer by Committee, Wenzhou Private Lending, Difficult Days for Hangzhou

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When even Chinese media starts referring to the “Cultural Revolution” and “Red Guards”, you know you aren’t going down the…

2014 World Cup Qualifying Matchday 1: China vs. Singapore Prematch Notes

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There are a lot of stories surrounding the national team training camp this week ahead of their first two qualifying…

Muriqui Quitting Guangzhou Because of CFA Punishment?

Muriqui pulling at Zhao

We know the CFA is an incredibly frustrating body to deal with, but to the point of quitting Chinese soccer?…

China Blessed With Easy World Cup Qualifying Group; Bound to Find a Way to Screw It Up

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On Saturday, the draw was made for 2014 World Cup Qualifying and for all those fans of Chinese soccer who…

Property Equals Power in Chinese Football

If you want to know who has money in China, look to those who own the property.  The real estate…

Another Chinese Failure – Blame the Referees, Blame the Players,Blame the CFA

Chinese players leave the pitch dejected

If you’re looking for a full, non-profanity laced and loaded with plaudits match report regarding last night’s Olympic team match,…

Asian Flu

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The past few days there have been headlines about online gambling, matches being thrown, and players being arrested. You may…

Trying to Ignore Reality

Guoan players argue with the referee

Many believe that you can find a nation’s identity in how it plays soccer, often leading commentators to tie the rampant corruption…

Authorities throw spanner in travelling fans’ works yet again

For the third year running, the Beijing-Shenhua game has been inconveniently-scheduled, making it very difficult for visiting fans, who have…

Afternoon rumble in the Pudong jungle

Japanese champions Urawa Red Diamonds roll into town today to take on Shanghai Shenhua in an Asian Champions League clash…