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Former China football coach says paid bribes for job in TV confession
AFP · 3 months ago
The former Chinese national football team coach has made a televised confession in which he admitted to paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to secure the top job, as well as involvement in match-fixing.
Rodman shines in new-look USA win over China
AFP · 4 months ago
Trinity Rodman starred as the new-look United States women's team enjoyed a 3-0 friendly win over China in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.
Klinsmann urges China to free detained S.Korea player for Christmas
AFP · 5 months ago
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called on the Chinese government to release World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho in time for Christmas.
'Not pleasant' comments fired up South Korea's Son for China clash
AFP · 5 months ago
South Korea's two-goal skipper Son Heung-min said "not pleasant" comments from opponents China had fired him up to do the business in their World Cup qualifying clash.
Son scores twice as S. Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 5 months ago
Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace as South Korea made it two wins from two games in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 victory away in China on Tuesday.
China women's football coach Shui sacked over Olympic failure
AFP · 5 months ago
China women's football coach Shui Qingxia has been sacked for failing to guide them to next year's Paris Olympics, the football association said on Monday.
Son issues warning as S. Korea travel to China in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 5 months ago
South Korea travel to China on Tuesday for 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Son Heung-min warning his side they must keep their cool in front of a sell-out crowd.
Messi's Miami to tour China
AFP · 6 months ago
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play two games in China next month as the club looks to cash in on the signing of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Japan survive China fightback to set up North Korea football final
AFP · 6 months ago
Japan held off a furious second-half fightback from hosts China in the Asian Games women's football semi-finals on Tuesday to win 4-3 and set up a gold-medal showdown with North Korea.
China fans cheer for Syria after 'another embarrassing defeat'
AFP · 7 months ago
Angry China fans turned on their team and applauded the visiting Syrians off the pitch after what Chinese state media called "another embarrassing defeat".
China star says 'we are no role models' after World Cup thrashing
AFP · 8 months ago
Tearful Chinese star Wang Shuang said her team were "not particularly good role models"
FIFA Women's World Cup: Lauren James sets two incredible records in England's 6-1 win vs China
Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago
The FA Women's Super League sensation delivered a performance for the ages, scoring twice and assisting three goals in a single game.
China coach says gap 'huge' after World Cup ends in humiliation
AFP · 8 months ago
Coach Shui Qingxia said the gulf between her side and European opponents was "huge"
Electric England crush China 6-1 to book last-16 clash with Nigeria
AFP · 8 months ago
Lauren James scored twice and played a starring role as European champions England swept past shellshocked China 6-1 on Tuesday and into a Women's World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria.
China vs England: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup clash
Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago
The Lionesses and Steel Roses face off in a tie that will decide who qualifies for the round of 16 and who will head home early.
Ten-player China beat Haiti to stay alive after wild World Cup clash
AFP · 8 months ago
Substitute Wang Shuang scored a 74th-minute penalty as China survived for more than an hour with 10 players to beat debutants Haiti 1-0 Friday and keep their Women's World Cup dreams alive.
Haiti coach wants to see same passion against China at World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
Haiti coach Nicolas Delepine on Thursday said their eye-opening performance against England at the Women's World Cup will go to waste if they do not back it up when they meet China.
Denmark stun China in 90th minute for winning World Cup return
AFP · 9 months ago
Denmark ended a 16-year Women's World Cup absence with victory as a 90th-minute header from Amalie Vangsgaard broke China's hearts in Perth on Saturday.
Messi gets rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly
AFP · 10 months ago
Football superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Beijing by private jet on Saturday and was greeted by hundreds of jubilant fans, with his World-Cup-winning Argentina set to face Australia in a friendly match next week.
Klinsmann names player held in China in South Korea squad
AFP · 10 months ago
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann included Son Jun-ho in his squad Monday for two friendlies this month, despite the player still being held in China in connection with a bribery case.
