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After 7-year inaction, the official Weibo account of Evergrande Fortune made a post: "*doge* Xu Jiayin, pay back the money! Is the Branding Department still operating? *doge*" The last post was made in March, 2018, a Xu Jiayin's speech about poverty alleviation.

Shui Qingxia, the ex-head coach of China women's national team, returns to the Shanghai Shengli. She will start her second coaching stint in her hometown club, which part ways with Asako Takakura on Monday.

After Real Betis signed a shirt sponsorship deal with Gree last year, Sevilla team up with Midea. Midea vs Gree, two Chinese appliance manufacturers (famous for AC) in Derbi Sevillano - Andalusia is turning hotter each summer at the backdrop of global warming.

Changchun Xidu, a CL2 (third division) team, was fined by CFA for 30, 000 RMB (4186 USD). Reason? The club placed talismans in the changing room of the away team, cursing the rivals to lose. It seems to have taken effect: they won both of the past 2 home games.

Li Xiang, the founder of Li Auto, a leading force of China's EV brands, took the stage in a Manchester United kit to sing during the company's 10th anniversary celebration.

While the founder of Li Auto was performing in Manchester United's kit, BYD, another leading force in China's EV industry, is linked with Inter Milan's sponsorship. They have ventured into football sponsorship recently.

Wesley, the new signing of Shenzhen Peng City, is probably CSL's most high-profile arrival after the Covid.

China's 1st documentary film about football "Battle at Barracuda Bay", a film of the rise of Dalian Yingbo and the rebirth of Dalian football, premiered on Friday. Dalian municipal government is one of the joint producers.

The slogans at ground of China NT's training camp in Dalian: "New cycle, new journey, new outlook", "Bring glory to the nation, bring glory to the people, add color to life", "Capable and battle-tested, with fine conduct""The journey is long—only perseverance leads the way"

Jiangsu Super League: Nanjing 0-0 Suzhou at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Stadium. Attendance: 60396. Only two CSL matches this season featured more spectators (both in Dalian).

Nanjing Olympic Center Stadium now holds record attendance for both professional and amateur football. Professional: 65769 Jiangsu Sainty 1:1 Guangzhou Evergrande in 2012. Amateur: 60396 Nanjing 0:0 Suzhou

The 5th coach stepping down in the 2025 CSL: the CFG-owned Shenzhen Peng City announce that they part ways with Christian Lattanzio. The Italian coach took the helm in the late stage of the 2024 season. Shenzhen Peng City have gained 14 pts in the 16 matches this season as of now

Official from Shandong Taishan: as Choi Kang-hee returns home for treat of his knee injury, a coaching staff consisted of domestic coaches will take charge of the team for the upcoming CSL fixture.

Shanghai Port announce the signing of Oscar Melendo. After Matias Vargas, Wu Lei's second teammate in Espanyol reunions with him in Shanghai.

In a Minister-level sub-forum of the 13th World Peace Forum, Liu Jianchao, the minister of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, asked Bora Milutinović, the only coach who led China (men's) to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, about how China makes it again.

If the inaugural Club World Cup is held in China, will Donald Trump's equivalent in China attend the medal-awarding ceremony?

End of an Era: Rastar has sold RCD Espanyol for €130 million. The Chinese conglomerate initially acquired just over 50% of the club in 2015 for approximately €60 million. In total, Rastar is estimated to have spent nearly €200 million on Espanyol during its ownership.

Question from China State Television (CCTV) to Lamine Yamal: "Which one is more difficult? Academic test in middle school or the UEFA European Championship final". Lamine Yamal chose the earlier.

Chengdu Rongcheng earthquake. In the press conference prior to the match vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Seo Jung-won, the head coach, said "I’ve been holding it (the managerial board) in for over 6 months, and now I cannot take it anymore. " Romulo expressed solidarity.

According to a Chinese source, Seo Jung-won demanded Chengdu Rongcheng honor the renewal clause in the contract signed with the former managerial board - an automatic 3-year extension with double the current salary— already the CSL's highest (40m CNY/5.5 USD for the whole staff)