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.
Sources: Yaya Toure weighing up coaching options
Yaya Toure is reportedly set to take his first steps into coaching at Ukrainian side Olympic Donetsk.
University team forfeit game due to hair colour
A Chinese university women's soccer team was forced to forfeit a match after a player's hair was deemed to be 'not black enough.'
Teixeira shines as Jiangsu claim maiden CSL title
Alex Teixeira scored and put on a stellar performance to earn Jiangsu Suning their first-ever Chinese Super League title.
Jiangsu Suning and Guangzhou Evergrande locked at 0-0 in Chinese Super League final
Guangzhou Evergrande failed to turn their superiority into goals as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Jiangsu Suning in the championship playoff.
Asian Football Confederation cancels AFC Cup
This year's edition of the AFC Cup has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for soccer said Thursday.
CSL: Shanghai SIPG's unbeaten run ends
Shanghai SIPG's unbeaten start to the Chinese Super League season ended with a 2-0 defeat by Hebei CFFC.
Aaron Mooy leaving Brighton for Shanghai SIPG
The Socceroos midfielder made 32 appearances for the Seagulls last season after signing a 3 1/2-year deal in January.
Everything you need to know about the state of football in Asia
With the AFC Champions League set to resume in September, here's a look at where football stands in leagues across the region.
Vietnam to host AFC Cup matches in Southeast Asia
Vietnam has been selected as a centralized host for two AFC Cup groups in the Southeast Asia zone.
Qatar to host Asian Champions League matches in West Asia
Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup, will be the regional hub for West Asia in this year's Asian Champions League matches.
Malaysia to host Asian Champions League matches
Malaysia will be the Asian Champions League's centralized hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October.
Sources: Man United given Ighalo loan boost
Shanghai Shenhua have softened their stance on extending Odion Ighalo's loan with Manchester United, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Ighalo loan at Man Utd set to end
Man United are facing the prospect of losing Odion Ighalo this week with talks to extend the striker's loan from Shanghai Shenhua at an impasse.
Sources: Man Utd could lose Ighalo for season
Man United are working towards extending Odion Ighalo's loan but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have to do without the striker if the season resumes.
Wuhan team return after four-month lock-out
Wuhan Zall, the football team based in China's coronavirus epicentre, have returned to the city after nearly four months abroad.
China to build record-breaking $1.7billion stadium
The world's biggest football stadium is being built in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, with work having started on Thursday.
China star sacked after police fine for car breach
Guangzhou Evergrande have sacked Yu Hanchou after video that allegedly showed him changing his car registration plate number circulated online.
Sources: Man United exploring Ighalo options
Manchester United are exploring their options as they look to resolve Odion Ighalo's future at the club, sources have told ESPN.
Fellaini latest to test positive for coronavirus
Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been diagnosed with the coronavirus following his return to China.
Chinese top tier club available to buy for free
Tianjin Tianhai announced they are available free of charge to a suitable owner after financial struggles left them facing an uncertain future.
Man Utd seal shock loan deal for striker Ighalo
Manchester United have loaned Odion Ighalo for the rest of the season. The Nigeria striker joins from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua until June.
China FA to postpone all matches for coronavirus
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Thursday it is postponing all domestic games due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus epidemic.
Toure: Ozil wrong to speak out against China
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said that Arsenal's Mesut Ozil should not have spoken out to denounce human rights in China.
Chinese Super League Table
2020 Chinese Super League - Grou | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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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 |
2020 Chinese Super League - Grou | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Shanghai Port | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | +15 | 32 |
Beijing Sinobo Guoan | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +17 | 28 |
Chongqing Dandai Lifan | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 24 |
Hebei China Fortune FC | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 24 |
Wuhan Zall | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Shijiazhuang Ever Bright | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 17 |
Qingdao Huanghai | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -12 | 10 |
Tianjin Teda | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | -22 | 3 |