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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.
China national football team struggle to attract world-class coaches due to low budget and lack of appeal

China national football team struggle to attract world-class coaches due to low budget and lack of appeal

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

Chinese football president criticizes national team's downfall

Chinese football president criticizes national team's downfall

Chinese Football Association (CFA) president Song Kai has openly acknowledged the decline of the country's football scene, saying the national team have fallen far behind their Asian rivals.
June 13, 2025 | 03:02 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
Chinese media express concern over potential referee bias in Indonesia World Cup qualifier

Chinese media express concern over potential referee bias in Indonesia World Cup qualifier

Chinese media outlets have raised concerns about the assignment of Uzbek referee Rustam Lutfullin to officiate the crucial World Cup qualifier between China and Indonesia, as his matches with Southeast Asian sides have always ended in their favor.
June 4, 2025 | 03:48 pm PT
Pressure on China ahead of must-win clash with Indonesia to keep World Cup hope alive

Pressure on China ahead of must-win clash with Indonesia to keep World Cup hope alive

China national football team are under big pressure as they must win the two crucial fixtures in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers to keep their hope of advancing.
June 3, 2025 | 05:31 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
'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
Saudi Arabia's 10 men fight back to beat China in World Cup qualifying

Saudi Arabia's 10 men fight back to beat China in World Cup qualifying

China face a struggle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as they followed their 7-0 drubbing in Japan last week with a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
September 10, 2024 | 06:56 am 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
 
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