Tianjin Teda

Chinese Super League

Uighur footballer pursues footballing landmark in China amid troubled times for minorities

The scion of a footballing family is primed to become the first Uighur to represent China's national team, amid growing international concern about the fate of the ethnic minority group.

Chinese Super League

Legal threat after Modeste fails to seal China exit

Anthony Modeste has been left in limbo after the French striker failed to secure a move away from Tianjin Quanjian during the transfer window and now faces possible legal action.

Chinese Super League

Heart and sole on show at Tianjin's bitter football derby

Jealousy, the whiff of corruption and some therapeutic insoles will all be thrown into the mix when Tianjin Teda host ambitious rivals Tianjin Quanjian in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.

Premier League

Mikel not interested in January move to Everton

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been linked with a return to the Premier League but is happy in China.

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Chinese Super League

Tianjin derby to be investigated for possible match-fixing

The Chinese Super League meeting between rivals Tianjin Teda and Tianjin Quanjian is under investigation for possible match-fixing.

Chinese Super League

Stielike hired by CSL strugglers Tianjin Teda

Uli Stielike has been tasked with saving Tianjin Teda from relegation out of the Chinese Super League (CSL), three months after the German was axed as coach of South Korea.

Chinese Super League

Alexandre Pato latest to land megabucks China move

Former Brazilian international Alexandre Pato is the latest high-profile player to be tempted by the riches of China's Super League after joining Tianjin Quanjian from La Liga side Villarreal.

Premier League

Mikel leaves Chelsea for China

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel announced on Friday he is leaving English Premier League leaders Chelsea to join Chinese side Tianjin TEDA.

Chinese Super League

Chelsea's Mikel has medical with Tianjin TEDA

The Blues midfielder is preparing for a January move to the Chinese Super League, where he will significantly increase his salary.

Chinese Super League

John Mikel Obi close to signing in China

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is to undergo a medical on Thursday for Chinese club Tianjin TEDA, the Daily Mail reports.

Chinese Super League

'I couldn't turn down China offer' - Witsel explains Juventus snub

The Belgium international looked set to join the Serie A champions after months of speculation, but has opted for a move to the Far East, stating it is best for his family.