Benitez leaves China job, cites COVID-19
Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision.
2020 Season
Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision.
Jiangsu Suning missed the chance to move into the Chinese Super League's top four after Yannick Carrasco's secured Dalian Yifang a 1-1 draw.
Yannick Carrasco's stoppage-time strike salvaged a point for 10 man Dalian Yifang as they secured a 1-1 Chinese Super League draw with Henan Jianye.
Nicolas Gaitan fell victim to the Chinese Football Association's regulations that limit each club to just four foreign players.
Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang have completed the signing of Slovenia international midfielder Marek Hamsik from Napoli.
Marek Hamsik has been at San Paolo since joining from Brescia in 2007 and went onto become the club's record goal scorer and appearance maker.
Dalian Yifang winger Yannick Carrasco has said he offered a teammate €10,000 to cover medical costs after allegedly breaking his nose.
Yannick Carrasco was on target as Dalian Yifang's 2-0 CSL win over Changchun Yatai spared last year's second division champions demotion.
Portugal international Jose Fonte has left Dalian Yifang after making just seven appearances for the Chinese Super League club in three months.
Diego Tardelli scored twice as Shandong Luneng beat Dalian Yifang while John Obi Mikel scored as Tianjin Teda beat Guangzhou R&F.
Dalian Yifang threw away a two-goal lead against Chongqing Lifan to leave Bernd Schuster still looking for his first win since taking over as coach.
Bernd Schuster has been appointed head coach of CSL club Dalian Yifang, replacing Ma Lin at the helm of last season's second division champions.
Nicolas Gaitan was taken to hospital as a precaution after being knocked out during Dalian Yifang's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Beijing Guoan.
The Colorado Rapids are on the brink of acquiring Ivory Coast international striker Yannick Boli, who last played for Dalian Yifang in China.
The Colorado Rapids are on the brink of acquiring Ivory Coast international striker Yannick Boli, who last played for Dalian Yifang in China.
Hazard says he is confident switch will not affect Belgium's World Cup chances.
Guangzhou Evergrande have won the CSL seven straight times. Can Shanghai SIPG, Beijing Guoan or wealthy newcomers Dalian Yifang end the dynasty?
Yannick Carrasco said that his move from Atletico Madrid to Dalian Yifang should not affect his hopes of playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
Atletico Madrid winger Nicolas Gaitan is on the verge of joining Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang, according to multiple reports.
Atletico Madrid have given Yannick Carrasco permission to negotiate with a Chinese club with a view to a potential transfer.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guangzhou | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | +19 | 34 |
Jiangsu Suning | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 26 |
Shandong Taishan | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +8 | 24 |
Shanghai Shenhua | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | +1 | 21 |
Shenzhen FC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Guangzhou City | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -14 | 15 |
Dalian Professional | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 11 |
Luoyang Longmen | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | -19 | 6 |