Chinese Super League
Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo scores ninth goal in China
Odion Ighalo netted his ninth goal of the season in the Chinese Super League today, but his club Changchun Yatai still fell 2-1 at home to title chasers Shandong Luneng.
Edin Dzeko happy at Roma amid Milan and China transfer talk
Roma forward Edin Dzeko has reiterated his commitment to the club following months of rumours around his future.
He’s back – Paulinho goes from Barca to World Cup to Guangzhou
Brazil's Paulinho swaps the World Cup and Barcelona for the Chinese Super League this week as he returns on loan to rescue Guangzhou Evergrande's flagging bid for an eighth straight title.
Brown Ideye considers summer offer from Turkey
Tianjin Teda of China striker Brown Ideye has become the latest Nigerian players to receive an offer from Turkey in the summer transfer window, but may have to settle for another loan spell instead.
Paulinho leaves Barcelona to rejoin Guangzhou Evergrande
Barcelona have confirmed Paulinho is leaving the club to rejoin Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande on an initial one-season loan deal.
NFF, FIFA celebrate Ighalo as he clocks 29
The Nigeria Football Federation and World football governing body, FIFA, have sent birthday wishes to Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, who clocked 29 on Saturday.
West Ham appoint Manuel Pellegrini as manager
West Ham United have appointed Manuel Pellegrini as their next manager, replacing David Moyes on a three-year deal.
West Ham target Manuel Pellegrini leaves Hebei China Fortune
West Ham target Manuel Pellegrini has left his position at Hebei China Fortune, the Chinese Super League club announced on Saturday.
Ex-Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini set for West Ham talks
Former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is set for talks with West Ham about the vacant managerial position.
Mikel Obi backs Chelsea to win eighth FA Cup title
John Obi Mikel is backing Chelsea to clinch their eighth FA Cup title when they clash with Manchester United in the final of the competition at Wembley.
Chinese club fines own staff for fixing shirt with tape
Backroom staff from the Chinese Super League's most successful team have been fined for "seriously damaging the club brand" after using tape to cover up part of a player's shirt during an Asian Champions League tie on Tuesday.
Andres Iniesta’s move to China’s Chongqing Lifan in doubt
Andres Iniesta's move to Chongqing Lifan is in doubt after the Chinese Super League club said they would not pay the Barcelona midfielder an irresponsibly high salary.
Sergio Ramos: Maybe I’ll follow Andres Iniesta to China
Iniesta recently confirmed that he will leave the Catalan side at the end of the season and is expected to make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League, though there has been no confirmation.
Marouane Fellaini accuses Manchester United of big mistake in contract wrangle
The Belgium international's deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of the season and there has been no decisive breakthrough in talks with the club over an extension.
Odion Ighalo: Staying up in Chinese Super League my top priority
Odion Ighalo has said his top priority at his Chinese club is to help them stay up in the top flight at the end of the season.
Odion Ighalo scores seventh goal of season in Changchun Yatai home win
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo scored a brace as Changchun Yatai pipped Shanghai SIPG 2-1 at home in a Chinese Super League game Sunday morning (Nigerian time), thus taking his season’s haul to seven goals.
Ernesto Valverde: Andres Iniesta cannot be replaced at Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde concedes Andres Iniesta can never truly be replaced at Barcelona as LaLiga's champions-elect prepare for life without their mercurial playmaker.
Zinedine Zidane: Andres Iniesta should have won Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane believes departing Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta deserved to win the Ballon d'Or during his career.
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Al-Shabaab captures strategic town in Somalia’s Puntland
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