The China national football team (simplified Chinese: 中国国家足球队; traditional Chinese: 中國國家足球隊; pinyin: Zhōngguó guójiā zúqiú duì), recognised as China PR by FIFA, represents China in international association football and is governed by the Chinese Football Association (CFA).

The Chinese Football Association Super League (referred to as "Chinese Super League" or "Chinese Super League") is the highest-level professional football league in mainland China (Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan have football associations and …

With 16 clubs currently in the Chinese Super League in Season 2023, each club plays 30 matches. There are 8 games every round, and a total of 240 games in the season. The two lowest-placed teams by the end of the season are relegated to the China League One and the top two teams from the League One are promoted, taking their places.

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Sep 6, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is reported to be a big soccer fan, and he promised in a 2015 document to resuscitate the men’s national team, damaged by abysmal results on the global stage and widespread corruption in local leagues.

Sep 17, 2024 · With Shandong -- inspired by Valeri Qazaishvili 's second-half brace -- claiming a 3-1 win over Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday, which was followed hours later by Shanghai Shenhua coming from...

Feb 24, 2024 · Croatian Branko Ivankovic has been appointed head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Saturday.... more »

Jun 12, 2024 · At the end of a dramatic night, the Chinese men's national soccer team squeezed into the final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the feeling among fans was more one of relief than of excitement.

Apr 14, 2023 · For the first time since the end of the 2019 season and the subsequent lockdowns, bio-secure bubbles in designated host cities and empty stadiums, fans will be able to watch their teams play at...

Apr 12, 2023 · After years of crisis, can China revive its lofty football goals? President Xi wants China to become a top footballing global force by 2050. But, with a new season about to kick off, the...