Paulinho signs for Al Ahli after leaving China

Former Brazil international Paulinho has joined Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli after parting ways with Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou.

Guangzhou, Beijing ACL thrashings amplify Chinese football's youth malaise

The woeful displays from Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2021 hint at bigger problems for Chinese football.

ACL 2021 East Zone winners and losers: Frontale, Ulsan enter record books

As the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage comes to a close, we look back at the winners and loser from the East Zone.

Seven down, one to go: Will Kitchee or Daegu claim final ACL last-16 berth?

As the AFC Champions League group stage reaches its final matchday, we take a look at which teams have progressed and which are on the brink.

Who has gotten off to the best start in the ACL East Zone?

All five groups in the AFC Champions League East Zone group stage are now underway, so which of the 20 teams have made the best impression so far?

Kitchee SC beat Thailand's Port FC, but Group J remains wide open

Port FC dominated possession against Hong Kong's Kitchee SC but could not convert in the defeat.

No Aussie teams, young Guangzhou and a Thai celeb: Is this the wackiest ACL season?

The 2021 AFC Champions League has been one of the most unrecognisable ever, but it could also turn out to be the strangest in tournament history.

Brazil star Paulinho leaves Guangzhou FC

Paulinho has left eight-times Chinese Super League winners Guangzhou FC after the ex-Barca midfielder's contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Anderson Talisca departs Guangzhou for Al Nassr

Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou FC have confirmed the departure of Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.

Guangzhou Evergrande misses chance to advance

Guangzhou Evergrande could have sealed a knockout berth with a win over Suwon but will now need help from Vissel.

Guangzhou Evergrande halts Vissel Kobe's perfect run

Guangzhou made gains in Group G by topping Vissel , while Shanghai SIPG dropped Yokohama Marinos for their first loss of the tournament.

AFC Champs League Roundup: Vissel book knockout berth

Andres Iniesta was brilliant as Vissel Kobe secured passage to the knockout rounds with a win over Guangzhou Evergrande.

Shanghai keeps rolling as Jeonbuk's struggles continue

Shanghai SIPG FC looked to their bench to top Jeonbuk as the K League 1 champions lost their second AFC Champions League match of the tournament.

Iniesta, Ki among top players to watch in ACL East Zone

With the East Zone set to return, Andres Iniesta, Ki Sung-yueng and Rhyan Grant will be key as their sides seek to reach the finals.

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.

China clubs wait on Champs Lge COVID approval

Football officials are confident that China's Champions League teams will be able to travel to Qatar when the competition resumes next week.

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.

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.

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

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.

Source: Mourinho rejected €100m CSL offer

Jose Mourinho has turned down the biggest managerial offer in football history of €100m to manage Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande.