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Cesar Luis Menotti, football romantic who led Argentina to first World Cup
AFP · 5 days ago
Cesar Luis Menotti, who led a dashing Argentina team to victory in the 1978 World Cup, has died aged 85, the country's football federation announced on Sunday.
Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations
AFP · 1 month ago
Former China coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie went on trial Thursday on allegations of bribery, state media said, part of a broader crackdown on corruption in football in the country.
English football team's jerseys weave anti-fascism with history
AFP · 2 months ago
Two children in red, yellow and violet shirts ran along the perimeter of one of the oldest football pitches in London, cheering on their team.
Latest graft scandal overshadows China's Asian Cup campaign
AFP · 4 months ago
China launch their Asian Cup campaign on Saturday in the throes of a domestic anti-corruption drive that has triggered the downfall of numerous leading football figures including former coach Li Tie.
Leao fires Milan level with leaders Inter, Juve fall at Sassuolo
AFP · 7 months ago
Rafael Leao ended a difficult week with the only goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona which drew AC Milan level with Serie A leaders Inter Milan, while Juventus fell to their first defeat of the season, 4-2 at Sassuolo.
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China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, with Beijing's strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the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.
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
China train for World Cup matches with Communist history lessons
AFP · 2 years ago
China look unlikely to qualify for the next World Cup in Qatar in 2022
'The club is dead' - footballers unpaid and angry as Chinese teams fold
AFP · 3 years ago
Jiangsu Suning went bust just months after winning the Chinese Super League in November
Chinese football urged to 'add glory' to ruling Communist Party
AFP · 3 years ago
China under President Xi Jinping launched a programme in 2015 to make the country a leading power in football
Football power by 2050? China dream totters on shaky foundations
AFP · 3 years ago
Jiangsu saw off competition from Liverpool to sign Alex Teixeira