The familiar slogan “Forever Number One” has started to sound more like wishful thinking. In today’s Chinese Super League (CSL), a team’s foreign player lineup often determines whether they rise or fall—and Guangzhou Evergrande is no exception. While new regulations are set to impact every top-tier club, Shanghai Port still boasts a powerful foreign quartet of Hulk, Oscar, Elkeson, and Ahmedov. Meanwhile, Hebei China Fortune is revamping their roster, bringing in Javier Mascherano to replace Stéphane Mbia, and their foreign […]

For Zhou Liao, his limited appearances with Tianjin TEDA over the years have raised questions. Why hasn’t he seen more time on the pitch? With coach Uli Stielike planning to adopt a two-striker system in the new season, Zhou might finally get his chance. But how does he feel about it? “All I can say is I’ll give it my all and try to perform at my best in the Chinese Super League,” Zhou responded. “No one knows what the

One of the key takeaways from the latest meeting held by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) was the announcement that all professional football clubs in China will be required to adopt neutral, non-commercial names within the next three years. According to Crickex App, this long-term plan aims to de-commercialize club identities and align Chinese football with global standards. Currently, the vast majority of Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs carry corporate names, a practice that is rare across major footballing nations.