LEAGUES
WC Qual. Asia
China coach Li Tie enforces stricter discipline to improve fortunes
Coach Li Tie is taking a tough line with his players on and off the pitch as he attempts to rescue China's hopes of reaching the World Cup for only a second time.
WC Qual. Asia
Defeat, riots and recriminations: China football's darkest day
It is known as the "May 19 Incident" and by some estimations it haunts China's national football team 35 years on.
WC Qual. Asia
Coronavirus: 2022 World Cup qualifiers postponed in Asia
FIFA has announced the postponement of the latest round of World Cup qualifiers in Asia.
WC Qual. Asia
China v Maldives could be moved to Thailand due to coronavirus
The Chinese national team have a match against the Maldives on 26th March. According to 'AS', the Federation is working so that, if the coronavirus continues to be a threat in the country, the match is played in Thailand.
WC Qual. Asia
Proud Li Tie says coaching China 'a very important dream'
Former Everton midfielder Li Tie said on Sunday that he has realised a childhood dream by becoming coach of China.
WC Qual. Asia
China at crossroads again as Lippi quits
China are searching for a third coach this year after the country's football association accepted Marcello Lippi's resignation following the damaging loss to Syria in World Cup qualifying.
WC Qual. Asia
Lippi resigns after China lose to Syria
Veteran coach Marcello Lippi's second stint in charge of China lasted just six months as he resigned on Thursday.
WC Qual. Asia
Rogic, Boyle return as Socceroos include uncapped Dougall
Australia named a 24-man squad for their World Cup qualifier against Jordan later this month.
WC Qual. Asia
Lippi accused of 'slap in the face' as China critics circle
Marcello Lippi was accused Friday of neglect and delivering "a slap in the face" amid grumblings that China's coach is not doing enough to justify one of the highest salaries in football management.
WC Qual. Asia
Surreal North v South Korea football match 'like war'
South Korea's footballers had no idea their surreal World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang would be played in an empty stadium -â a match Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min described as "very aggressive" and one official likened to warfare.
WC Qual. Asia
FIFA president 'disappointed' by empty stands in Korea game
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he was "disappointed" after attending a historic but bizarre World Cup qualifier between North and South Korea that had empty stands and no live broadcast.
WC Qual. Asia
Koreas in silent, surreal stalemate as Aussies plunder seven
North and South Korea played out a surreal 0-0 draw in front of an empty stadium and with no TV coverage as Australia smashed seven past Taiwan in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
