With China's purse strings tightened, are Qatar now Asia's biggest players?
Following Al Duhail's signing of Toby Alderweireld, Qatar could be positioned to be Asia's biggest transfer market players.
Paulinho signs for Al Ahli after leaving China
Former Brazil international Paulinho has joined Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli after parting ways with Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou.
Guangzhou, Beijing ACL thrashings amplify Chinese football's youth malaise
The woeful displays from Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2021 hint at bigger problems for Chinese football.
Kaya FC tops Shanghai Port to make ACL history
Kaya FC knocked off an inexperienced Shanghai Port side to advance to the AFC Champions League group stage for the first time in club history.
No Aussie teams, young Guangzhou and a Thai celeb: Is this the wackiest ACL season?
The 2021 AFC Champions League has been one of the most unrecognisable ever, but it could also turn out to be the strangest in tournament history.
Brazil star Paulinho leaves Guangzhou FC
Paulinho has left eight-times Chinese Super League winners Guangzhou FC after the ex-Barca midfielder's contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Can naturalised imports deliver China a World Cup appearance?
The number of naturalised players at China PR's disposal is increasing, but will they deliver a long-awaited second FIFA World Cup appearance?
Anderson Talisca departs Guangzhou for Al Nassr
Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou FC have confirmed the departure of Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.
CAS dismiss Shandong's ACL expulsion appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Shandong Luneng's appeal to reverse their expulsion from this year's Asian Champions League.
Chinese champions denied licence for new term
Jiangsu FC will not defend their Chinese Super League title this season after they were left off the list of clubs approved to play.
How the Chinese Super League bubble burst
An era of rampant spending, high-profile transfers and Champions League dominance has come to an abrupt end in China. What went wrong?
Chinese football in disarray as champions fold
Chinese football in disarray as owners of reigning Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC announce club will cease operations.
Benitez leaves China job, cites COVID-19
Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision.
Sources: Yaya Toure weighing up coaching options
Yaya Toure is reportedly set to take his first steps into coaching at Ukrainian side Olympic Donetsk.
University team forfeit game due to hair colour
A Chinese university women's soccer team was forced to forfeit a match after a player's hair was deemed to be 'not black enough.'
Teixeira shines as Jiangsu claim maiden CSL title
Alex Teixeira scored and put on a stellar performance to earn Jiangsu Suning their first-ever Chinese Super League title.
Jiangsu Suning and Guangzhou Evergrande locked at 0-0 in Chinese Super League final
Guangzhou Evergrande failed to turn their superiority into goals as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Jiangsu Suning in the championship playoff.
Asian Football Confederation cancels AFC Cup
This year's edition of the AFC Cup has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for soccer said Thursday.
CSL: Shanghai SIPG's unbeaten run ends
Shanghai SIPG's unbeaten start to the Chinese Super League season ended with a 2-0 defeat by Hebei CFFC.
Aaron Mooy leaving Brighton for Shanghai SIPG
The Socceroos midfielder made 32 appearances for the Seagulls last season after signing a 3 1/2-year deal in January.
Everything you need to know about the state of football in Asia
With the AFC Champions League set to resume in September, here's a look at where football stands in leagues across the region.
Vietnam to host AFC Cup matches in Southeast Asia
Vietnam has been selected as a centralized host for two AFC Cup groups in the Southeast Asia zone.
Qatar to host Asian Champions League matches in West Asia
Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup, will be the regional hub for West Asia in this year's Asian Champions League matches.
Malaysia to host Asian Champions League matches
Malaysia will be the Asian Champions League's centralized hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October.
Sources: Man United given Ighalo loan boost
Shanghai Shenhua have softened their stance on extending Odion Ighalo's loan with Manchester United, sources have told ESPN.