Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande have put Chinese football back on the map but off-field scandal remains the big problem for the Asian game with match-fixing syndicates proving tough to crack.... more »
China's Zheng Zhi beat Iranian star Javad Nekounam to the Asian player of the year award Tuesday after leading Guangzhou Evergrande to a breakthrough regional title.... more »
Brazilian club Fluminense have confirmed that Argentine star Dario Conca will make an emotional return to the club next year after inspiring China's Guangzhou Evergrande to the Asian Champions League title.... more »
Football fans across China on Sunday celebrated Guangzhou Evergrande's AFC Champions League victory but some cautioned that it had little bearing on the fortunes of the struggling national team.... more »
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande broke China's 23-year Asian title drought Saturday when they clinched the AFC Champions League on away goals with a 1-1 draw against FC Seoul.... more »