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Messi and Argentina to play Australia in China friendly

AFP · 10 months ago

Lionel Messi will lead world champions Argentina in a friendly against Australia in Beijing, the country said on Monday, followed by another game in Indonesia.

China says South Korean footballer detained in alleged bribery case

AFP · 11 months ago

South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho is in police custody in northeast China in connection with a bribery case, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

S. Korean footballer under police investigation in China: report

AFP · 11 months ago

A South Korean international football player is being held in police custody in China for unspecified reasons, a report said Monday.

Hosts and holders Qatar to face China at Asian Cup

AFP · 11 months ago

Holders and hosts Qatar will play China while Japan face a heavyweight clash against Iraq in the group stage of the Asian Cup, following the draw on Thursday in Doha.

Tickets sell out 'in five minutes' as China football fans relish return

AFP · 1 year ago

The new Chinese Super League season kicks off on Saturday after three years of Covid controls with tickets reportedly selling out in just five minutes for the biggest match of the opening weekend.

Former China football coach Li Tie under investigation

AFP · 1 year ago

Chinese authorities said Saturday they have launched an investigation into former national men's football coach Li Tie, with the ex-Premier League player suspected of "serious violations of the law".

Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's Covid pull-out

AFP · 1 year ago

World Cup hosts Qatar will stage the 2023 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday, after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid.

China gifts World Cup giant pandas to Qatar

AFP · 1 year ago

China announced Monday that it will give Qatar two giant pandas to mark the World Cup being held in the Gulf state.

China bans Brazilian for one year for clattering into ref

AFP · 1 year ago

Brazilian forward Henrique Dourado was banned for 12 months and fined $30,000 on Friday after barging into the referee during a Chinese Super League football match.

Football fans allowed for China's Covid-delayed kick-off

AFP · 1 year ago

Fans will be allowed in when the coronavirus-delayed Chinese Super League season kicks off on Friday despite the country's strict Covid controls, state media reported.

Dazzling but empty stadiums a symbol of China's fading football dream

AFP · 1 year ago

Gleaming football stadiums built for the Asian Cup may turn into "white elephants"

China withdraws as 2023 football Asian Cup host due to pandemic

AFP · 1 year ago

China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, with Beijing's strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the country's sporting ambitions.

Saudis held by China after securing World Cup ticket

AFP · 2 years ago

On target: Saudi Arabia's players celebrate their opening goal

China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans

AFP · 2 years ago

A tribute to West Ham's Ukrainian striker Andriy Yarmolenko and the people of Ukraine was displayed during a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 27. Premier League captains are expected to show solidarity with Ukraine this weekend

After Beijing Winter Olympics, China eyes World Cup goal

AFP · 2 years ago

Fireworks explode over the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games

This week in women's football: AFC Women's Asian Cup final, how to watch 11 top European league matches, Liga MX Femenil Clausura

Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup final headlines this week in women’s football. Find out how to watch the final and more.

'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup flop sparks fury

AFP · 2 years ago

China's Brazilian-born Alan and his team-mates were well beaten by Vietnam and Vietnam's Nguyen Thanh Chung fight for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying round Group B football match between Vietnam and China at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on February 1, 2022.

Vietnam clobbers China in Lunar New Year upset

AFP · 2 years ago

Vietnam's national football team pose ahead of their World Cup qualifying match

This Week in Women’s Football: How to watch Liga MX Femenil in the USA, European league matches on ATA Football and AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals

Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago

This week in women’s football, ESPN ,TUDN and Telemundo will broadcast five Liga MX Femenil games across their platforms, ATA Football will stream top European matches and learn how to watch the AFC Asia Women’s Cup in 17+ countries.