Forgotten Arsenal star signs for Chinese second tier side six weeks after contract at Armenian minnows was torn up
FORMER Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has signed for a Chinese second division side… just weeks after having his previous contract torn up.
The...
Kangwa’s Qingdao Hainiu Stumble in Season Opener
28 ViewsZambian football star Evans Kangwa played the full 90 minutes for his Chinese Super League club Qingdao Hainiu, but his team fell short in...
Group B: DPR Korea 1-1 China PR
Tashkent: DPR Korea and China PR played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their opening Group B match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan...
Hsieh wants Chinese Taipei to keep improving; Uzbekistan's Khanjariev laments poor second half
Tashkent: Hsieh Chih-chun wants Chinese Taipei to use their 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 as...
Hsieh wants Chinese Taipei to keep improving; Uzbekistan's Khajariev laments poor second half
Tashkent: Hsieh Chih-chun wants Chinese Taipei to use their 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 as...
Group A: Uzbekistan 0-2 Chinese Taipei
Tashkent: Second half goals from He Jia-shiuan and Chen Yu-chin gave Chinese Taipei a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™...
Match wrap | Portsmouth 2 Oxford United 1
I once heard a story from someone who’d worked on the 2012 Olympics. A delegation from the games’ organising committee went to Beijing to see if...
Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR
Tashkent: China PR have lofty ambitions for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 and will be looking to start on the right foot against...
Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v Chinese Taipei
Tashkent: Uzbekistan are determined to kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 campaign on a winning note when they take on...
Saudi Pro League is set to bite chunks out of top competitions with Premier League first in line… but it’s not all bad
THE Saudi Pro League may currently resemble a retirement earner for notable footballers — but don't be complacent about its motives.
Behind it...
West Brom get new era off to flying start as they pull clear in playoff race
West Brom moved seven points clear of the Championship play-off chasing pack thanks to a 2-1 win over their top-six rivals Coventry. Their Celtic...
Lionel Messi leads Argentine NT March roster with 9 World Cup champs missing
Lionel Scaloni has submitted the Argentine national team squad for the March international window, with Lionel Messi leading the list while eight...
Premier League and Champions League winner looks unrecognisable from time at Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires looks unrecognisable eight years after leaving Stamford Bridge for the Chinese Super League.
The Brazilian, who...
Wolves and the waning Chinese interest in English football
Wolves have bucked the trend of Chinese owners selling up. Are they here to stay?
Official – Finnish Billionaire Pulls Out Of Process To Buy Inter Milan, Will Focus On Clearing His Name From “False Accusations” In Singapore
Thomas Zilliacus and his company XXI Century Capital have officially abandoned the process to buy Inter Milan due to recently emerged accusations....
Former Chelsea star looks unrecognisable eight years after lucrative transfer to China
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires won five major honours during his six-year spell at Stamford Bridge
The Hawthorns is safe - campaigners can finally concentrate on the football at WBA
The Baggies mad councillor who helped list The Hawthorns as a community asset to stop the club's previous Chinese owners selling the ground by the...
Premier League and Champions League winner unrecognisable eight years after China move
Ramires left Chelsea as a Premier League and a Champions League winner before moving to China but the now retired Brazilian cuts a very different...
Former Premier League and Champions League winner looks UNRECOGNISABLE eight years after leaving England for lucrative move to China
He won five major honours during this period, including the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup, but he now looks completely different in a recent...
Reading are DEDUCTED two more points after failing to meet HMRC payment obligations as Royals drop to 19th in League One - taking total points penalties under ruinous ownership of Dai Yongge to 18
Their latest penalty, which comes amid the continued ruinous ownership of Chinese businessman Dai Yongge, takes Reading's total number of deducted...
Did you spot the huge blunder at snooker Players Championship as winner Mark Allen was awarded his medal?
MARK ALLEN defeated China’s Zhang Anda 10-8 to win the Players Championship in Telford on Sunday.
The Northern Irishman, 38, held his nerve to win...
East Asia Wrap: Vissel open with win; Shenhua lift Chinese Super Cup
Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe’s title defence got off to a winning start against Jubilo Iwata in Japan while Yokohama F. Marinos followed up their midweek...
USA vs. Mexico, 2024 W Gold Cup: What to watch for
Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSFThe final group stage match for both teams, and the renewal of a rivalry. The United...
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie sentenced to prison in China
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie has been reportedly sentenced to life in prison in China.
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Striker who scored winning goal in the League Cup final looks unrecognisable after shaving off shaggy lockdown beard
THIS former Premier League star rocks a drastically different look to when he was starring in the English top flight.
When he arrived in 2004 he...
Argentina make decision on friendlies after Lionel Messi’s China fallout
The football world is set for an electrifying showdown as Argentina gears up for an exhilarating journey to the United States next month. Lionel...
Ivankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team
Beijing: Branko Ivankovic has been appointed as head coach of the China PR men's national team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on...
Ivankovic takes charge of China PR's men's football team
Beijing: Branko Ivankovic has been appointed as head coach of the China PR men's national team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on...
Former Everton midfielder is pictured confessing to corruption and match-fixing on Chinese TV - in an admission that led to him 'being sentenced to LIFE in prison' over £300,000 bribes
Li admitted he paid 3 million yuan (£330,000) in bribes to become coach of the national team in a televised confession on state broadcaster CCTV.
Former Everton star handed life imprisonment due to match-fixing
Former Everton star Li Tie’s fall from grace has shocked the football world as he faces a life sentence for his involvement in a match-fixing...
The Everton Forum • Re: Li Tie
Harsh! All seems a bit pressured and stage managed when you see he did a TV confession but it's China so fuck knows what the truth is.Statistics:...
Mark Selby shows ultimate respect to Ronnie O’Sullivan despite 6-0 whitewash
Mark Selby paid tribute to Ronnie O'Sullivan after ending his 16-match winning run with a 6-0 win at the Players Championship.
Selby was in...
Former Everton midfielder facing prison sentence
Li Tie confessed to corruption on Chinese television and a Beijing-based reporter now claims the former Everton midfielder has now been sentenced
Ex-Everton player Li Tie faces prison sentence after grovelling TV confession
Former Everton star Li Tie is reportedly facing a prison sentence for corruption.
The sentence relates to Li's short tenure as China manager which...
Ex-Premier League star 'sentenced to life in prison' over match fixing and bribing officials
Former Evertonian Li Tie has been jailed for life in China following a corruption probe dating back almost a decade, with the former China manager...
Former Everton player sentenced to life in prison for his role in match-fixing
According to reports, former Everton player Li Tie was found guilty of corruption and given a life sentence in his home country of China. During...
Chinese authorities cancel Argentina friendlies after Lionel Messi Hong Kong debacle
Argentina will instead play El Salvador and Nigeria in the United States in March
Ex-Everton footballer Li Tie 'sentenced to life in prison' for match-fixing and £300k job bribe
Li Tie played for both Everton and Sheffield United before returning to his homeland and embarking on a coaching career which included managing...
Former Everton midfielder 'sentenced to life in prison' for corruption and match-fixing
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie receives a life prison sentence in China after being charged with corruption, local media reports.
Argentina's axed China friendlies now set for U.S.
Argentina scheduled exhibitions against El Salvador and Nigeria in the United States next month as part of Copa America preparations, replacing a
USA vs. Argentina, 2024 W Gold Cup: What to watch for
Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSFThe USWNT are back at it tomorrow. The United States Women’s National Team are back in...
Lionel Messi's Argentina set to play in USA on next international break - after China CANCELLED proposed tour amid backlash over Inter Miami star sitting out their friendly in Hong Kong
Argentina were initially scheduled to play games against Nigeria and Ivory Coast in China next month, yet that is no longer the case after sport...
Snooker Players Championship sees ONE lonely fan watching match on live TV coverage in embarrassing scenes
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP has been thrilling snooker viewers this week on the big screen – but it appears only one fan turned up to watch it...
Inter Milan Owners Suning & Oaktree Capital Ironing Out The Details On The Agreement To Extend Loan Deadline
Inter Milan owners Suning are on the cusp of reaching a new agreement with Oaktree Capital to extend the loan’s deadline. In May 2021, the Chinese...
Ex-Celtic coach Harry Kewell makes history in his SECOND game as boss – and he’s already bettered Ange Postecoglou
MANY of Ange Postecoglou’s achievements might seem daunting to overcome for his successors.
But his former right hand man at Celtic has already...
Arsenal’s warning to Celtic over high-profile signing revealed – including his bizarre ‘high maintenance’ requests
FREDDIE LJUNGBERG was a high-profile signing when he pitched up with Neil Lennon’s Celtic in 2010.
But he also proved HIGH MAINTENANCE for the...
Jesse Lingard lands in Korea with club and player in search of former glories
Former Manchester United midfielder has a chance to make an impact with FC Seoul in the physical K-League
Apart from rumours of the original...
ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change
Phnom Penh: The Indochina Starfish Foundation (ISF) - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Legacy Project, which was launched in 2020 with...
Choi sets high target for Shandong after ousting Frontale
Kawasaki: Head coach Choi Kang-hee is hopeful that Shandong Taishan’s stunning AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 win against Kawasaki...
‘There’s no need!’ – Michael Owen bewildered as Marko Arnautovic misses chance because of his own ‘arrogance’
Marko Arnautovic was the hero for Inter Milan in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid but legendary striker Michael Owen warned him about an earlier...
Graeme Souness left visibly shocked as Alan Pardew reflects on Cheick Tiote’s death during training
Graeme Souness was stunned when learning that Newcastle favourite Cheick Tiote passed away during training.
The former midfielder died at the age...
Lionel Messi defends decision to miss Hong Kong match after China backlash
Lionel Messi has spoken out defending his position to remain on the bench during Hong Kong match
Lionel Messi discloses relationship with China despite backlash
Lionel Messi has taken to the Chinese social media platform Weibo to address the controversy surrounding his absence from a soccer game in Hong...
Lionel Messi reveals reason why he skipped Inter Miami's Hong Kong friendly - which led to bust-up with Chinese Government - claiming 'false reports' have led fans astray
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has shared details as to why he missed the Herons Hong Kong friendly during preseason.
Lionel Messi DENIES accusations that he skipped Inter Miami's exhibition in Hong Kong over politics... after Argentina's tour of China was canceled by sports authorities amid backlash over his friendly no-show
Lionel Messi meant no disrespect to China by sitting out of Argentina's February 4 friendly in Hong Kong , the Inter Miami star said on China's...
‘False stories': Lionel Messi explains Inter Miami absence in Hong Kong
Messi missed Hong Kong friendly then played three days later
World Cup winner cites inflamed adductor as reason for absence
Lionel Messi took to...
Messi sets record straight over Hong Kong row
Lionel Messi took to one of China's largest social media platforms on Monday to address speculation over his non-appearance in a recent Inter Miami...
Gus Poyet on why Diego Maradona is better than Messi
The former Chelsea midfielder Gustavo Poyet spoke on why he picked Maradona over Messi.
Gus Poyet is a South American legend in the English game,...
USA vs. Dominican Republic, 2024 W Gold Cup: What to watch for
Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSFTime to get it started. The United States Women’s National Team take the field tomorrow...
Chris Coleman emerges as serious contender for Ireland job
Coleman led Wales to the Euro 2016 semi-finals and since then has managed Sunderland and clubs in China and Greece
Man City owners add yet another club to empire as ‘football collaboration’ with Turkish giants
MANCHESTER CITY'S owners have announced a new “football collaboration” with Istanbul Basaksehir.
The City Group and the Turkish club have released...
A new power in the EV market
Sponsored Content Daniel Hawkes, energy solutions officer at Jersey Electricity, looks forward to the arrival of new manufacturers to boost the...
I’m A Celebrity star’s new TV gig confirmed after explosive campfire rows
EXPLOSIVE arguments around the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here campfire established Fred Sirieix as a force to be reckoned with in the...
Revealed: China fury at Lionel Messi stems from organisers finding out '15 minutes before' kick-off that Inter Miami superstar wouldn't play against Hong Kong XI
Lionel Messi's decision not to feature in Inter Miami's friendly clash against a Hong Kong XI was reported to organisers "15 minutes before" kick-off.
Inter Milan Owners Suning Aiming To Push Back Expiry Of Oaktree Loan
Inter Milan majority owners Suning are still searching for a solution to settle the Oaktree loan with the deadline fast approaching. The Chinese...
Chinese football fans celebrate British rule over the Falklands in revenge against Messi
Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands is being mocked by Chinese football fans angered by the recent no-show of Lionel Messi.
Chinese fans taunt Lionel Messi over the Falklands
Lionel Messi’s absence from an Inter Miami exhibition game in Hong Kong has ignited a storm of criticism from Chinese football fans, who have...
Alessio Tacchinardi insists Allegri still deserves respect
Former Juventus player Alessio Tacchinardi has declined to criticise Max Allegri, asserting that the manager deserves more respect, having…
The...
Fans mock Messi over Falklands and call him 'thief' after Hong Kong no-show
Chinese football fans have called Lionel Messi a "thief" and mocked him over the Falkland Islands.
Lionel Messi gets some Argie-bargie from Chinese football fans who taunt him over the FALKLANDS after he didn't play in Inter Miami's Hong Kong exhibition match
Lionel Messi has become the victim of online trolls over the Falklands war, claiming he is a thief, after having to sit out of a match
China's feud with Lionel Messi over Inter Miami no-show takes bitter turn as Asian country claims Falkland Islands are British in direct dig at Argentina
China's fury at Lionel Messi for skipping Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong has transcended national borders with a bitter Falkland Islands jibe.
2023 vs 2024: the statistics that show United superstar has gone to a new level
If 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac,…
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‘World’s most beautiful Wag’ shows off toned abs in bikini as stunned fans dub her the ‘eighth wonder of the world’
GRAZIANO PELLE’S wife Viktoria Varga took social media by storm once more with a raunchy bikini snap.
Ex-Southampton ace Pelle is married to...
Argentina vs Nigeria Friendly Called Off
The anticipated friendly match between Argentina and Nigeria, slated to take place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in mainland China, has...
Argentina’s China tour canceled after Lionel Messi backlash
Argentina’s plans for two friendlies in China during March have been abruptly canceled following Lionel Messi’s absence from a recent match between...
Qatar are Asia's finest again but need strong World Cup to repair reputation | John Duerden
Rightly or wrongly, second Asian Cup win in a row will not undo damage of 2022 in the eyes of much of the global community
The 2023 Asian Cup ended...
Lawyer to jet into China with investor to try and finalise West Brom takeover - report
Chris Farnell and Alex Hearn are due to fly to China this week to try to close a takeover of West Brom, according to Matt Slater. In an update...
Football fan flew from China to watch Cambridge United match cancelled nine minutes in
The football fan was able to drown his sorrows at a pub near the hotel after the match was called off
Fan flies 8,000 miles from China to watch Cambridge vs Bolton – but match abandoned
One football fan made one of longest possible journeys to see their beloved team in action, which was scuppered by the Great British winter weather
China cancel Argentina tour and blame Lionel Messi
Argentina were set to play two friendlies in China Argentina have had their two games they were due to play...
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China cancels Argentina tour over Messi row
Both of Argentina's planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in...
Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's winter break: Celebrating turning 39, gifting his mum a Porsche and collecting more awards with Georgina Rodriguez by his side... but Chinese fans were left disappointed by his truncated tour
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 39th birthday this week with a selection of lavishly-decorated cakes. But it's doubtful he touched any of it.
Ex-Rangers star reveals Celtic made last-minute transfer call while he was AT training ground – and why he chose Gers
WE know of plenty of transfer tug-of-wars between Rangers and Celtic.
John Hartson was set for a move to Ibrox one year and ended up at Celtic...
'We feel a bit scammed' - Lionel Messi fans in China share disappointment after Inter Miami superstar misses clash with Hong Kong XI
Fans in China feel 'scammed' after Lionel Messi did not play in Inter Miami's preseason friendly against a Hong Kong XI.
Carlos Tevez's insane pay in China where he became first £1-per-second footballer
The former Manchester United and Man City star, who's just turned 40, became the highest-paid player in the world when he moved to China receiving...
Jurgen Klopp's first Liverpool winning team – from Chinese Super League to Saudi Arabia
Jurgen Klopp's first win as Liverpool manager came in his fourth game in charge and there were some very unlikely heroes for the German boss who...
Manchester United’s cult hero retires aged 36
After an illustrious 18-year career, former Manchester United and Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini officially announced his retirement at 36....
Moyes' 'Love Child' Retires!
Former Everton and Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has announced his retirement from playing. The 36-year-old, won 87 caps for...