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‘End of an era’ as Chinese football’s star power fades
In January 2017 Brazil international Oscar moved from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG for an Asian-record 60 million euros, prompting a warning from Arsene Wenger that Chinese clubs were distorting the global transfer market.
Inter Milan consider signing veteran Graziano Pellè
According to 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', the Italian footballer could arrive for free after finishing his contract in China with Shandong Luneng.
Chinese Super League: Mass exodus expected as salary cap is introduced
At the end of this season, the Chinese Super League will introduce a salary cap that will ultimately see the likes of Oscar and Hulk having to move on to pastures new.
Hulk ends four-year stay at Shanghai under cloud after coach row
High-profile Brazilian striker Hulk has confirmed his exit from Shanghai SIPG as four years at the Chinese Super League club ended in acrimony and a bust-up with the coach.
Roberto Mancini: Mario Balotelli should be playing for Italy
Italy boss Mancini gave Balotelli his Serie A debut for Inter when the striker was just 17 years old, in December 2007, and a first Azzurri cap came before his 20th birthday.
Southampton end Everton’s unbeaten run with 2-0 win
Everton remain top of the standings with 13 points and a healthier goal difference than city rivals and reigning champions Liverpool.
Ajax hammer VVV-Venlo in record 13-0 win
Ajax set a new Eredivisie record as they put thirteen goals past 10-man VVV-Venlo on Saturday to secure a mammoth 13-0 result.
Obafemi Martins ends two-year goal drought
Obafemi Martins scored his first goal since March 2018 as Wuhan Zall held Henan Jianye to a 1-1 draw in the Chinese Super League play-offs on Friday.
Super Eagles forward Struggles as AC Milan beat Crotone away
Simy Nwankwo struggled as Crotone fell to a 2-0 home defeat against AC Milan at the Stadio Ezio Scida on Sunday.
Edouard Mendy: I’m fit to make Chelsea debut vs West Brom
Edouard Mendy has told Frank Lampard he is ready to face West Brom this weekend, as the Chelsea manager weighs up whether to throw the goalkeeper straight in for his debut.
Simy Nwankwo: Crotone ready for Serie A return
Crotone forward Simy Nwankwo says the team is battle ready for a difficult campaign in Serie A.
Italian Serie A gets new president
Business manager Paolo Dal Pino was elected president of Serie A on Wednesday, ending more than a month of emergency leadership for a league struggling with fan racism and divided over the assignment of TV rights.
Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
Tottenham has asked the Premier League to clarify the procedures it follows in the wake of the fallout from Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger reporting being subjected to monkey noises from the home fans in Sunday’s London derby.
European Leagues critical of proposed Champions League reforms
The European Leagues has said plans to revamp the Champions League should be started from scratch as the current proposals only benefit "a few rich and dominant clubs".
No cause for alarm as Odion Ighalo out for two weeks
Shanghai Shenhua forward Odion Ighalo who only lasted 12 minutes on the pitch before he was stretched off in last Friday’s Chinese Super League match against Tianjin Teda would return to the pitch in two weeks time, the club has revealed.
Gernot Rohr get Odion Ighalo boost ahead AFCON
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo will spent two weeks on the sidelines after picking up an injury in Shanghai Shenhua’s 1-1 away draw against Tiajin Teda.
Gernot Rohr sweats on Odion Ighalo fitness ahead AFCON
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr will be keen to get positive news on his top striker Odion Ighalo who picked up an injury in the Chinese Super League clash between his club Shanghai Shenhua and Tianjin Teda on Friday.
Official: Serie A matches will not be played in China for now
Serie A matches are unlikely to be played in China in the near future, although matches in the less prestigious Coppa Italia could be, an official said on Sunday.
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