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China appoints football star Shao Jiayi national head coach, sparks debates over lack of management success

China appoints football star Shao Jiayi national head coach, sparks debates over lack of management success

Former midfielder and Bundesliga pioneer Shao Jiayi has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, sparking debates in the country's football community.
Former Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong reportedly among candidates to manage China national team

Former Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong reportedly among candidates to manage China national team

China sacks head coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup qualifying failure

China sacks head coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup qualifying failure

Chinese football fans call for disbanding national team after loss to Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

Chinese football fans call for disbanding national team after loss to Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

Following China's 0-1 defeat to Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, many Chinese fans took to social media to express outrage, mock the national team and even call for its disbandment.
June 6, 2025 | 10:17 pm PT
China’s World Cup hopes crushed after loss to Indonesia, sparking media and fan backlash

China’s World Cup hopes crushed after loss to Indonesia, sparking media and fan backlash

China’s dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end following a 0-1 defeat to Indonesia on June 5, prompting widespread criticism from Chinese media and fans.
June 6, 2025 | 03:12 am PT
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers

China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers

China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.
March 16, 2025 | 11:06 pm PT
China under immense pressure ahead of Indonesia clash in World Cup qualifiers

China under immense pressure ahead of Indonesia clash in World Cup qualifiers

China's hopes of making the 2026 World Cup are hanging by a thread after three consecutive defeats and now they are facing mounting pressure before facing Indonesia in a crucial match of the third qualifying round.
October 14, 2024 | 11:56 pm PT
'No hope': China coach under pressure with World Cup hopes in peril

'No hope': China coach under pressure with World Cup hopes in peril

China coach Branko Ivankovic was under pressure on Wednesday to quit after less than seven months in the job, with the team's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup in danger.
September 10, 2024 | 10:56 pm PT
Chinese fans lose patience after World Cup qualifier thrashing

Chinese fans lose patience after World Cup qualifier thrashing

China's devastating 0-7 defeat to Japan in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers has sparked a wave of backlash from fans and media in the country toward the national team.
September 7, 2024 | 01:36 am PT
New coach sees China let two-goal lead slip in Singapore stalemate

New coach sees China let two-goal lead slip in Singapore stalemate

Branko Ivankovic's reign as China coach got off to a disappointing start as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Singapore in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
March 21, 2024 | 07:39 am PT
China replaces football coach after Asian Cup failure

China replaces football coach after Asian Cup failure

Branko Ivankovic has been named China's new head coach, replacing Aleksandar Jankovic after the Serbian failed to take the country beyond the group phase of last month's Asian Cup.
February 24, 2024 | 04:07 am PT
Vietnam a stronger team now: Oman head coach

Vietnam a stronger team now: Oman head coach

Oman coach Branko Ivankovic complimented Vietnam's improvement ahead of the World Cup qualifying match with Vietnam on Thursday.
March 22, 2022 | 11:08 pm PT
 
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