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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
AC Milan fans cheer on their team during a International Champions Cup clash with Inter Milan in Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua
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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

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’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.

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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.

Shinichi Chan is already improving only four months after moving to Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League. Photo: ig @shinichi_ahyat
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.

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’.

Shinichi Chan (right) hopes his move to Shanghai sends a message to Hongkongers over the viability of sport as a career. Photo: AFP
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.

Euro 2024

Chinese Super League-winner Stanciu thanks China fans for support at Euro 2024

Stanciu’s Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 to earn only their second European Championship victory ever, with the 31-year-old’s fierce strike kicking off proceedings.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Gerbig committed to Chinese Super League career after ‘rough start’

Hong Kong defender Gerbig commits to top-flight side Henan FC, and expects coach issues to be ‘resolved soon’.

Oliver Gerbig’s impressive showings at January’s AFC Asian Cup finals earned him a move to Henan FC. Photo: Reuters
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

‘Look at Messi’: size no issue for Hong Kong star Yu, who is patient over move

Young Hong Kong talent Yu vowing to wait for right time to move abroad, with head coach Losada insisting slight stature will not hold back midfielder.

Jesse Yu Joy-yin is prepared to bide his time before seeking a move away from Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

City Football Group’s Chinese club Shenzhen will get first win soon: coach Tato

‘It’s never going to be easy in the first season,’ Jesus Tato says of the newly rebranded club as supporters question his tactics and squad.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Can Manchester City owners succeed in Chinese football with Shenzhen Peng City?

Co-owned by City Football Group and newly relocated from Chengdu, the Chinese Super League newcomers were routed in their first home match and drew a modest crowd.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Amid Hong Kong talent drain, Sun hails ‘more competitive’ mainland Chinese league

Hong Kong international set to play his second match for Cangzhou Mighty Lions on Sunday, and has already welcomed the benefits of his new environment.

Forward Sun Ming-him charges into Cambodia’s defence. Photo: HKFA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong defender Gerbig says Chinese Super League switch ‘not about the money’

Hong Kong defender Oliver Gerbig joins Henan FC after winning treble in only season with Kitchee, and says he wants ‘clear path forwards’ for blossoming career.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Shenzhen latest Chinese football club to fold under weight of past debt

Inaugural Chinese Super League champions were relegated at the end of the 2023 season, and have been denied admission by football bosses on the mainland.

Saudi Pro League

Can Saudi Arabian football pull off what China failed to do?

The Saudi Pro League’s big spending on foreign players like Cristiano Ronaldo has drawn inevitable comparisons to the doomed Chinese Super League, but will it learn from China’s mistakes?

A handout picture released by Saudi Arabia’s al-Nassr football club shows Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo being presented with the club’s number seven jersey by club president Musalli Al-Muammar in Madrid on December 30, 2022 upon signing for the Saudi Arabian club. Cristiano Ronaldo on December 30 signed for al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros. The 37-year-old penned a contract which will take him to June 2025. (Photo by Al Nassr Football Club / AFP) / == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / HO /AL NASSR FOOTBALL CLUB” - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS == PHOTO: AFP
Ghana

Chinese football season climax marred by brawls as Shanghai Port clinch title

Port and championship rivals Shandong Taishan await potential ramifications after five red cards were shown in a volatile conclusion to the Chinese Super League title race.

Shandong’s Marouane Fellaini (in orange, pictured against Guangzhou City) was in the thick of the action again on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Opinion | To achieve its football goals, scandal-hit China can learn from Japan

From its 1991 low point, Japan rebuild its local league, focusing on clean governance, youth development and a long-term vision: World Cup victory by 2092.

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Corruption in China

Chinese Super League chairman taken away for investigation, state media reports

The country’s crackdown on football continues, weeks after the former national team coach Li Tie was charged with corruption offences.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Video shows Ghana football ace punching Chinese player over ‘racist insults’

Shenzhen’s Frank Acheampong banned for four matches over punch in response to ‘racist abuse’ during Chinese Super League match, for which his Henan opponent Gu Cao earns a two-match ban.

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Henan’s Gu Cao collapses after being punched by Frank Acheampong of Shenzhen during a Chinese Super League match. Photo: Twitter/@ghanasoccernet
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s Nunez rescues football dream after nightmare of losing club

Defender makes long awaited home international debut – but almost quit the game during pandemic to put food on table for his mum and siblings.

Vas Nunez takes a selfie for Hong Kong fans after the international football friendly match against Thailand at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: HKFA
Corruption in China

South Korea boss names player held in China in bribery case in latest squad

Son Jun-ho, who has been detained in China on suspicion of taking bribes from non-state workers, listed in 23-man squad for June friendlies by coach Juergen Klinsmann.

Chinese goalkeeper blasted for ‘the ultimate gamesmanship’ with fans enraged

Chengdu Rongcheng’s Zhang Yan appeared to waste time and feign injury in a 1-0 win over Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League.

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