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.'
2019 Schedule
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2-1-1, 2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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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.
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.
Hong Kong fans boo China anthem before match
Hong Kong football fans booed as the Chinese national anthem was played on Wednesday before their team's 2-0 loss to China in South Korea.
Lippi resigns as China coach after loss to Syria
Marcello Lippi has resigned as head coach of the China national team after seeing his side slip to a 2-1 loss to Syria in World Cup qualifying.
China to host 24-team Club World Cup in 2021
China will host the Club World Cup in its new expanded format in 2021, FIFA announced following a council meeting in Shanghai on Thursday.
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.
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.
2019-22 WCQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 15 |
| China | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 7 |
| Philippines | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Maldives | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| Guam | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -17 | 0 |
2019-22 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference11
Goals Scored13
Assists0
Goals Conceded2