Legendary coach 'Restless Rudi' dies aged 93
Rudi Gutendorf, the tireless manager who guided a world record 55 teams, including 18 national sides, has died at 93.
2019 Season
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2-1-0, 2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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Hong Kong fans turn back on Chinese anthem
Thousands of Hong Kong soccer fans booed loudly and turned their backs when the Chinese national anthem was played before a World Cup qualifier.
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.
Former FIFA POY Sun appointed China soccer VP
Aiming to boost a lagging national program, China's football association brought on former FIFA female player of the year Sun Wen as vice president.
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.
China player banned for leg-breaking tackle
Wei Shihao could see his Guanzghou Evergrande contract terminated, after breaking Otabek Shukurov of Uzbekistan's leg during the China Cup.
Cannavaro in no hurry to decide as China crisis deepens
With Asian qualifying for the World Cup kicking off in earnest in September, the Chinese are suffering from a lack of confidence and clarity.
Cannavaro appointed China manager for Cup
Fabio Cannavaro will be advised by Marcello Lippo, who stepped down in January, and the FA have confirmed whether the appointment is permanent.
Wu's first Liga goal breaks Chinese viewing record
More than 25 million fans in China were estimated to have watched online as Wu Lei become the first Chinese player to score a goal in La Liga.
Shangai SIPG coy on star Wu's links to Espanyol
Wu is the biggest name in Chinese football after finishing the 2018 Chinese Super League season as top scorer.
Asian Cup: Iran, Japan advance to semifinals
Kim Jin-su's header took South Korea past stubborn Bahrain and Qatar wrestled their way past Iraq as the victors move to the quarterfinals.
Wu can learn from Son's Korean masterclass
Son Heung-min may be Asia's most recognisable star, but Wu Lei - absent from Wednesday's loss - has the potential to be just as effective for China.
Eriksson: Football needs India, China and USA
Sven-Göran Eriksson speaks exclusively to ESPN about the Asian Cup, describing India's win over Thailand the tournament's "biggest surprise."
Lippi's China legacy will go largely unfulfilled
Marcello Lippi's time draws near as China's manager, and World Cup-winning boss knows his aging Asian Cup squad is the last chance to show progress.
Asian Cup: China get campaign off to winning start
China came from behind to beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 on Monday at the Asian Cup, with coach Marcello Lippi needing a bit of help from an own-goal.
Lippi's China held to a draw by Palestine
China were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine in a friendly as coach Marcello Lippi oversaw what is expected to be his final game on home soil.
China fail to score again as India claim draw
China's struggles in the build-up to January's Asian Cup finals continued on Saturday when Italian coach Marcello Lippi's side drew with India.
As it happened: India hold China to goalless draw
Gurpreet Singh shines as India held on to a goalless draw against China at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre at Jiangsu.
Hiddink appointed coach of Chinese Olympic team
Guus Hiddink led South Korea to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup and Australia to the round of 16 for the first time in 2006.
China ban player for year for wearing necklace
China defender Wang Shenchao will miss the Asian Cup next January after being handed a 12-month ban by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) for we
Bale becomes Wales' all-time goal scorer
Gareth Bale became Wales' all-time leading goal scorer thanks to a hat trick over China to ensure Ryan Giggs' spell got off to an emphatic start.
Ligue 1 breaks viewing record in China
A record 1.6 million people in China tuned in to watch Nice facing Paris Saint-Germain in last Sunday's Ligue 1 game.
Hong Kong plans anti-anthem booing law
Hong Kong authorities on Friday unveiled planned legislation punishing anyone who insults China's national anthem with up to three years in prison.
Robben mulling MLS, China, Qatar move
Robben has no plans to retire yet and is considering a move to Major League Soccer, China or Qatar should he leave Bayern Munich.
Ndlovu can blaze new trail for South Africans in China
Dino Ndlovu's move to China last week could open the pathway for more South African players to feature in the lucrative Asian leagues.
2019-20 WCQ Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| China | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 7 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Maldives | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Guam | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -15 | 0 |
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