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Chinese football returns against backdrop of bans, crackdowns and confusion

With 13 clubs punished, Chengdu are the only Super League top six side that will start the upcoming new season on zero points, but China’s U23s and provincial sides are lifting spirits

The Guardian - UK

African footballers in China: what’s behind the sport migration trend

Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked.

The Conversation

Beyond 2034: can the Saudi Arabia soccer dream truly be sustainable?

The Saudi Pro League could very well be too big and important to Mohammed bin Salman’s plans for his country to fail. But how long can the poorly attended party last?

The Guardian - US

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Former Rangers' manager target Kevin Muscat lifts China title

Kevin Muscat has earned rave reviews in China since he missed out on the Rangers job and has now won the title.

The National (Scotland)

Footballers who played in China

A look at some of the most high-profile foreign footballers who have had spells in the Chinese Super League...

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Chinese Football Association's ex-chairman given life sentence for 'huge' bribery

According to state media reports on Tuesday, the ex-chairman of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has been handed a life sentence for his involvement in bribery amounting to $11 million, amidst a series of convictions of sports officials for corruption.

The Times of India

Chinese Super League's 10 most expensive signings and how they compare to Saudi transfers

The Chinese Super League created waves across the footballing landscape a few years ago as a number of stars from the Premier League and beyond cashed-in on the riches in East Asia

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First golf, now football? Saudi Arabia’s grand plan and the 72 hours that changed everything

The sportswashing scheme took another step forward with the LIV Golf-PGA merger but Saudi Arabia has bigger plans, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar sheds light on China move and teases Premier League return

Former Chelsea playmaker Oscar became one of the first players to move to the newly-rich Chinese Super League and has now talked through that decision and hinted at a potential Premier League return

Daily Mirror

Chinese football stars and officials held in Xi’s corruption crackdown

Stadiums are reopening but detentions of major football figures overshadow the sport, as scandal engulfs basketball

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