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.

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.

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.

Guangzhou reclaim Chinese Super League title

Guangzhou Evergrande clinched an eighth Chinese Super League title in nine seasons as Fabio Cannavaro's side beat Shanghai Shenhua 3-0.

Lavezzi ready to retire following CSL exit

Ezequiel Lavezzi has told Chinese media he is not only ready to say goodbye to China but that he is considering retiring from football.

Is MLS next for Ghotbi, U.S. soccer's globetrotter?

Afshin Ghotbi is an Iranian-born, American-raised coach whose career spans the whole world. As he looks ahead, could MLS be his next destination?

LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool's Lallana wanted in MLS, China

Liverpool's Adam Lallana is being targeted by clubs in Major League Soccer and the Chinese Super League. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

Cannavaro job at Evergrande safe for now

Under-pressure Fabio Cannavaro will remian coach of Guangzhou Evergrande, but the Italian has been told to provide a more "rigorous" coaching style.

Cannavaro to take corporate training amid poor run

Brazilian striker changes name after China call-up

Brazilian-born striker Elkeson has changed his name as he prepares to help China qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

China call up first-ever non-Chinese player

Brazilian-born striker Elkeson is the first player of non-Chinese heritage to have been included in the China squad.

Guangzhou Evergrande surge clear at top of CSL

Guangzhou Evergrande took a huge stride towards reclaiming the Chinese Super League title as Fabio Cannavaro's side won 3-1 at Beijing Guoan.