Chinese show their colours with ban on Premier League broadcasts over Ukraine protests
March 7 – English Premier League matches were blocked by Chinese broadcasters last weekend because of widespread displays of solidarity for Ukraine.
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UAE named as neutral venue for China and Syria’s final Qatar 2022 qualifiers
March 2 – The United Arab Emirates, which stepped up at the last minute to host FIFA’s Club World Cup last month, has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as the neutral venue for last round of Qatar 2022 qualifying.
China fight back from 2 goals down to beat South Korea and claim 9th AFC title
February 7 – China stunned South Korea to come back from two goals down at half time to win the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 3-2 in a classic final in Mumbai yesterday.
Aussies keep the goals coming, China find form, Koreans line-up Japanese showdown
January 24 – After a thumping 18-0 win over Indonesia three days ago, Australia were drawing 0-0 against the Philippines today (Monday) before they found their stride to put four goals past their opponents to top the Asian Women’s Cup qualifying group.
No ink: China draws line on player tattoos and calls for ‘political education’ of players
December 30 – Chinese authorities have banned national team players from sporting tattoos in order to set a “good example for society” – and will kick them out if they don’t oblige.
Li Tie quits as China’s challenge for Qatar 2022 qualification falls apart
December 3 – China have replaced former Everton midfielder Li Tie as their national men’s coach after weeks of intense media pressure, with their hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup all but over.
China’s Li Tie rues lack of overseas opportunity for national team players
November 8 – Chinese coach Li Tie (pictured) says lack of overseas experience in his squad is hampering efforts to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
CSL club crisis: Hebei on brink of bankruptcy as cash flow runs dry
November 4 – The Chinese Super League (CSL) lurched deeper into club crisis with Hebei FC, based in Langfang in the northern province of Hebei, looking set to become the second to fold following February’s collapse of Jiangsu Suning.
China’s Guangzhou appeals for state aid to cover loss of owner Evergrande’s cash support
September 16 – Chinese top club Guangzhou have asked for government aid to survive, a move that could herald further and more structural ownership changes in the Chinese Super League (CSL).
China’s Tencent adds Bundesliga streaming rights to EPL and UEFA club comps
August 17 – China’s Tencent has acquired the non-exclusive streaming rights for the Bundesliga in China in a two-season deal.
Chinese FA calls in Mediapro for global OTT platform and to boost CSL rights sales
April 30 – The Chinese Football Association has signed a wide ranging deal with Spain-based Mediapro Group to commercialise its top three leagues for the next three seasons – 2021 to 2023.
ePremier League to debut in China with Tencent. Clubs repped by local talent
April 23 – The Premier League is is launching ePremier League in China this monthin partnership with it broadcast license holder Tencent Sports, Tencent Gaming and EA SPORTS.
Heartbreak for Korean women as China secure Olympic berth in extra time
April 13 – China shattered South Korea’s dream of a first Women’s Olympic tournament winning the final AFC spot at Tokyo 2020 with a 4-3 aggregate win in a nerve jangling second leg play-off in Suzhou, China.
CSL formally kills off champion club Jiangsu FC… and five others
March 30 – Four weeks after announcing they were ceasing operations, defending champions Jiangsu FC have been formally kicked out of the Chinese Super League, the latest confirmation that the financial gravy train to China for world stars in the latter stages of their careers is over.
Chinese Super League champions Suning Jiangsu disbanded with immediate effect
March 1 – The Chinese Super League, which for the last few years has been flexing its financial muscle to attract world stars in the latter stages of their careers, has been stunned by reigning champions Jiangsu FC announcing they are ceasing operations with immediate effect.