Toothless China on the verge of Asian Cup exit
China coach Aleksandar Jankovic said his team were still alive in the Asian Cup after finishing third in Group A and he was not worried about...
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Asian Cup star scores 'Puskas contender' that sees him dubbed 'new Paul Scholes'
Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos scored the goal of the tournament with a tremendous volley against China that saw the forward compared to Man United...
China PR frustrate Jankovic; Qatar's understudies please Lopez
Doha: Aleksandar Jankovic was left frustrated by China PR’s failure to score for a third AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A match in a row as a 1-0...
Night of sheer Asian Cup drama sees debutants Tajikistan advance while China hit rock bottom
The Group A action at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup came to a close in dramatic fashion -- as debutants Tajikistan pipped fallen giants China to a last-16...
Group A: Qatar beat China PR to stay perfect
Doha: Hassan Al Haydos’ goal-of-the-tournament contender earned Qatar a 1-0 win over China PR in their final Group A clash of the AFC Asian Cup...
Who is Hamza Choudhury’s wife?
OLIVIA Choudhury is the wife of Leicester City footballer Hamza Choudhury.
But who is she and when did the couple get married? From Olivia’s career...
Preview - Group C: Hong Kong, China v Palestine
Doha: Head coach Jorn Andersen wants Hong Kong, China to end their long wait for a win by defeating Palestine when the sides meet in Group C of the...
Inter Milan President Sends Battle Cry To Squad Ahead Of Supercoppa Italiana Final Vs Napoli: ‘Fight For This Trophy’
Steven Zhang has sent out a clear message to the Inter Milan squad ahead of this evening’s Supercoppa Italiana final against Napoli. Today’s print...
Seyam wants Palestine to create history; Nunez aiming to power Hong Kong, China
Doha: Tamer Seyam firmly believes that Palestine can overcome Hong Kong, China in their final AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C tie at the Abdullah...
Steven Zhang Video Calls Inter Milan Squad With Message Of Support Ahead Of Supercoppa Italiana Final Vs Napoli
Nerazzurri President Steven Zhang video called the Inter Milan squad with a message of support ahead of this evening’s Supercoppa Italiana final...
Monday's Asian Cup predictions including Qatar vs. China
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Asian Cup fixtures, including Qatar vs. China.
Qatar vs China: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Asian Cup match online between Qatar and China, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Group C - Hong Kong, China v Palestine: Facts & Figures
Doha: Hong Kong, China and Palestine will not hold back when they face off in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Tuesday.
Gymshark CEO Ben Francis denies claims he’s going to buy Reading
Gymshark CEO Ben Francis has moved to deny claims he’s on the verge of becoming sole owner of Reading.
Reading have fallen from the brink of the...
Preview - Group A: Qatar v China PR
Doha: China PR head coach Aleksandar Jankovic said it was a “privilege” that his team have their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ fate in their own hands...
Cristiano Ronaldo greets adoring fans in China as he embarks on a 10-day tour of the country... with Al-Nassr set to play two high-profile friendlies in Shenzhen
A video posted on social media showed the Portuguese forward acknowledge a group of adoring fans from the window of his team bus.
Fathy promises focused Qatar; Wang optimistic China PR will advance
Doha: Qatar midfielder Ahmed Fathy insists he and his teammates will not ease off in their meeting with China PR at Khalifa International Stadium...
Jurgen Klopp's first winning Liverpool XI now: From non-league to Chinese Super League
Liverpool face Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon in what will be Jurgen Klopp's 465th game as the club's manager, with his first win coming against...
Group A - Qatar v China PR: Facts & Figures
Doha: China PR will have to defeat Qatar to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage when the two sides meet in their concluding...
Preview: Qatar vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Asian Cup clash between Qatar and China, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Andersen proud of performance, Ghalenoei unhappy with missed chances
Al Rayyan: Head coach Jorn Andersen expressed his pride of his Hong Kong, China players despite their 1-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in...
Group C: Hong Kong, China 0-1 IR Iran
Al Rayyan: Mehdi Ghayedi’s second goal of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ was the difference as Islamic Republic of Iran overcame Hong Kong, China...
Man City launches Puma Year of the Dragon clothing range with kit selling out in hours
The special edition Chinese New Year range features a matchday shirt that's selling out fast with City fans eager to get their hands on the...
AFC welcomes Pepperstone as AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Official Regional Partner
Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced Pepperstone, a globally recognised Forex (FX) and Contracts for Difference (CFD)...
Fan Letters: “Sunderland's owners aren't perfect, but they're not as bad as some claim”
Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty ImagesPlenty of opinions on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Kristjaan Speakman, and the club's direction of...
Reading implement drastic cost-cutting measures as financial crisis deepens
Club rejig training plans to avoid paying for undersoil heating
Nineteen redundancies made and about £4m owed to suppliers
Reading's dire finances...
Carlos Tevez's 'holiday' in China as the world's highest-paid player and Eden Hazard's journey from record signing to retirement at Real Madrid... the WORST transfers in history after Jordan Henderson's disastrous Saudi Spell
Upon leaving Liverpool , Henderson made the choice to depart a club that is challenging on all fronts and looks rejuvenated at the top of the...
Reading FC 'irrelevant' to Dai Yongge, says finance expert
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has praised the English Football League for their stance on Dai Yongge- threatening him with...
Elena Sadiku: The project at Celtic is one I fell in love with
It has been a busy first week in charge for new Celtic FC Women’s Head Coach, Elena Sadiku, who has started to settle in to life in...
Taremi focused on team goals, Helio warns of IR Iran pace
Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran forward Mehdi Taremi is more focused on collective objectives than getting on the scoresheet, ahead of his team’s...
Preview - Group C: Hong Kong, China v IR Iran
Doha: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei is expecting more of his Islamic Republic of Iran players when they take on Hong Kong, China in their second match...
Group C - Hong Kong, China v IR Iran: Facts & Figures
Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran could move within touching distance of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage with a win over Hong Kong, China...
Asian Cup: Lebanon player lands nightmare kick on Chinese opponent face
In a jaw-dropping moment at the Asian Cup, Lebanon’s seasoned defender Khalil Khamis found himself thrust into the spotlight after an unintentional...
As Qatar rise and rise as continental giants, China continue to stagnate at the Asian Cup
As Qatar became the first team through to the knockout round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, China continued their gradual fall from grace.
Radulovic, Jankovic content with shared points
Doha: Miodrag Radulovic chose to focus on the positives after Lebanon played to a goalless draw with China PR in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™...
LAFC takes over fallen Swiss giant Grasshopper
MLS franchise LAFC took over storied Swiss club Grasshopper on Wednesday by buying a majority stake from its Chinese owner Jenny Wang.
Asian Cup star almost takes rival's head off with head high tackle – but no foul is given
A wince-inducing tackle occurred during the Asian Cup group stage game between Lebanon and China, but the offending player managed to get off...
ASIAN CUP FINALS: Afif on target again as hosts Qatar lead way into knockout stage
DOHA: Qatar became the first team to book a place in the AFC Asian Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 win against Tajikistan in a Group A encounter at...
Lebanon star makes CRAZY head-high tackle at the Asia Cup - kicking a Chinese player in the face with his studs
Khalil Khamis, 29, can be seen attempting to clear away the ball with his foot during their AFC group game.
China unleashes 18 warplanes to buzz Taiwan in chilling show of force after anti-Beijing hardman is elected
CHINESE warplanes and ships have been detected around Taiwan carrying out “combat patrols” amid fears Xi Jinping could invade.
The Chinese leader...
Group A: Lebanon 0-0 China PR
Doha: Lebanon and China PR settled for a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.
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EFL CEO explains Reading FC 'disqualification' possibilities
English Football League CEO, Trevor Birch, admitted that the governing body are in 'unchartered territory' with Reading owner Dai Yongge. The...
Wednesday's Asian Cup predictions including Lebanon vs. China
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Asian Cup fixtures, including Lebanon vs. China.
Wu Lei confident of China PR's chances; Jradi expects Lebanon to bounce back
Doha: Wu Lei believes teamwork will propel China PR past Lebanon when they meet in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group A at the Al...
Preview - Group A: Lebanon v China PR
Doha: Head coach Miodrag Radulovic admitted that it was the grandeur of the atmosphere at the majestic Lusail Stadium that distracted Lebanon in...
Reading chief executive Dayong Pang hits out at fans’ protest after pitch invaders got match abandoned
Reading chief Dayong Pang has declared fan protests have ‘done nothing good for the club’ after pitch invaders stormed the Madejski Stadium.
The...
Group A - Lebanon v China PR: Facts & Figures
Doha: Lebanon and China PR will both be seeking wins when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.
China 0 Tajikistan 0
Saturday 13th January 2024 – The Asian Cup – Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha It was a simple journey from west to north via metro and bus before...
Reading owner Dai Yongge told by Football League: pay up or sell up
Owner urged to fund League One club adequately or sell up
Pitch invasion forced abandonment of match on Saturday
The English Football League has...
Elena Sadiku: I'm honoured to have started my role as head coach of Celtic FC Women
A new era is underway for the Celtic FC Women’s squad as Elena Sadiku completed her first day as the Ghirls’ new head coach.
The Swedish coach...
Simon Jordan sympathises with Reading fans but says ‘you have no right’ to invade pitch in Dai Yongge protest
talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan sympthised with the plight of Reading fans, but disagreed with their methods of protest against owner Dai...
Afcon kicks off as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results
The tournament is viewed as a golden opportunity to stimulate the local economy.
Preview: Lebanon vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Asian Cup clash between Lebanon and China, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
UAE's Bento satisfied; Andersen applauds resilient Hong Kong, China
Al Rayyan: United Arab Emirates head coach Paulo Bento remained unfazed about his team’s reliance on penalty kicks to secure their 3-1 victory over...
Chinese-owned club now wants to sign Leeds attacker on loan, 100% wages offer needed - report
West Brom have emerged as a potential suitor for Leeds United outcast Joe Gelhardt as he nears a January exit from Elland Road, according to Alan...
Group C: UAE 3-1 Hong Kong, China
Al Rayyan: United Arab Emirates began their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C campaign with a 3-1 win over Hong Kong, China at the Khalifa...
Absent Dzhalilov the happiest man on earth, says Tajikistan's Segrt after China PR draw
Doha: Tajikistan head coach Petar Segrt believes striker Manuchekhr Dzhalilov will have been the happiest man on earth despite not taking part in...
AFC ASIAN CUP: Australia off to winning start, Uzbekistan and China both draw
DOHA: Australia came alive in the second half to kick off their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with a 2-0 win over India on Saturday. Having been...
Reading face points deduction and behind-closed-doors matches after clash against Port Vale was abandoned
READING boss Ruben Selles fears the club will be hit with brutal punishment after a pitch invasion forced their game with Port Vale to be...
Boss Ruben Selles fears Reading may have to play with empty stands after protest
Play was halted at 0-0 in the 17th minute after around 1,000 home fans invaded the pitch in the latest protest against Chinese owner Dai Yongge.
Group A: China PR 0-0 Tajikistan
Doha: Tajikistan came away from their first-ever AFC Asian Cup™ match with a valuable point after holding China PR to a 0-0 draw at Abdullah bin...
Reading match abandoned as fans storm pitch and Port Vale fans join protest with chant
Reading’s clash with Port Vale has been abandoned after fans stormed the pitch at the Madejski Stadium in protest against owner Dai...
Reading match suspended as fans storm pitch and Port Vale fans join protest with chant
Reading fans have stormed the pitch at the Madejski Stadium in protest against owner Dai Yongge.
Supporters’ anger towards the Chinese owner has...
Preview - Group C: UAE v Hong Kong, China
Al Rayyan: Head coach Paulo Bento will warn his United Arab Emirates players against underestimating Hong Kong, China when the two sides meet in...
View: Shilen Patel confirmation appears to emerge amid West Brom takeover development
What appears to be confirmation of Shilen Patel’s presence as a key figure in the West Brom takeover process has emerged online. An account on X by...
Hong Kong, China's Yapp eager for action; Eisa confident of UAE's capabilities
Al Rayyan: Yapp Hung Fai wants Hong Kong, China to make a positive impact in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023, starting with their Group C opener...
United's only ever Chinese player reveals reason why he didn't make it
Manchester United’s only ever Chinese player, Dong Fangzhuo, has recalled his move…
The post Manchester United’s first and only Chinese player...
China vs Tajikistan: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Asian Cup match online between China and Tajikistan, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Group C - UAE v Hong Kong, China: Facts & Figures
Doha: United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, China will be seeking winning starts when they clash in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on...
Celtic Women appoint new manager as they find successor to Fran Alonso
CELTIC Women have confirmed the appointment of their new manager following Fran Alonso’s exit last month.
The Spanish boss left his role after...
Tottenham V United Women - FA Cup Fourth Round - Preview
Sheffield United Women face their first game of 2024 on Sunday with a trip to Barclays Women’s Super League side Tottenham Hotspur in the Adobe...
Dong Fangzhuo: The Trailblazer
United's first Chinese player tells his story during an emotional return to M16, marking 20 years since his Reds move.
CCTV to broadcast all AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ matches live in China PR
Doha; With the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicking off today, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that their Media Partner, Beijing...
Preview - Group A: China PR v Tajikistan
Doha: Petar Segrt’s Tajikistan are relishing their moment under the spotlight as they prepare to make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut against China PR...
China PR's Yan Junling demands focus; Nazarov determined to inspire Tajikistan
Doha: Yan Junling wants China PR to have laser sharp focus when they take on debutants Tajikistan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group A opener...
Group A - China PR v Tajikistan: Facts & Figures
Doha: Tajikistan will kick off their AFC Asian Cup debut against China PR on Saturday.
Revealed – Oaktree Would Have To Recompense Suning To Complete Inter Milan Takeover – The Figures Explained
Inter Milan owners Suning won’t relinquish their majority shares in the club for free despite being indebted to Oaktree Group. In May 2021, the...
Former Premier League star is reportedly facing jail time for match fixing
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie is facing jail time after being found guilty of multiple bribery offenses. Chinese state prosecutors charged the...
Tacchinardi warns Inter Milan: Juventus responding to Allegri methods
Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi still regards Inter Milan as Scudetto favourites.
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Ex-Premier League footballer confesses to match-fixing and bribing officials
Li Tie spent three years at Everton and has now admitted to match-fixing and paying bribes to secure the job as manager of the Chinese national team
Disgraced former Everton star admits match-fixing and bribing officials for major job
Li Tie, once of Everton, and previously the head coach of China has confessed to match fixing and paying brides that enabled him to get the top job...
How old is Sven-Goran Eriksson, when was he England manager and what happened with Ulrika Jonsson and Nancy Dell’Olio?
SVEN-GORAN Eriksson made his mark on both the front and back pages during a five-year stint as England gaffer.
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Preview: China vs. Tajikistan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Asian Cup clash between China and Tajikistan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.