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Ex-Asian champs Guangzhou relegated from CSL
Two-time Asian champions Guangzhou FC were relegated from the Chinese Super League on Tuesday.
AFC Champions League
Johor Darul Ta'zim claim historic ACL last-16 berth with dramatic 94th-minute own-goal
A 94th-minute own-goal has handed Johor Darul Ta'zim a 2-1 win over Ulsan Hyundai and a maiden appearance in the AFC Champions League last-16.
AFC Champions League
Why are Jeonbuk, Urawa and Vissel already through to the ACL last-16 if they haven't won their groups?
Despite having not won their groups, three teams in the AFC Champions League East Zone are already through to the last-16 -- but how?
AFC Champions League
JDT see off Guangzhou to move level with Ulsan at the summit
Johor Darul Ta'zim sit on top of Group I of AFC Champions League 2022 heading into their final game after a 2-0 win over Guangzhou on Wednesday.
AFC Champions League
JDT handed heavy defeat by Frontale; Lion City Sailors back on track
Johor Darul Ta'zim suffered their first loss in AFC Champions League 2022 on Sunday but Lion City Sailors got their campaign back on track.
AFC Champions League
Who's on course and who's in trouble at halfway stage of ACL 2022 East Zone?
As the East Zone group stage of the AFC Champions League reaches its halfway mark, we analyse which teams could potentially miss out on the last-16.
AFC Champions League
JDT stay top with Frontale draw; Lion City Sailors denied by Shandong
Johor Darul Ta'zim maintained their unbeaten start to AFC Champions League 2022 with a creditable 0-0 draw against Kawasaki Frontale on Thursday.
Chanathip Songkrasin
Soccer
Thai ace Chanathip opens Frontale account in Guangzhou rout
Chanathip Songkrasin scored his first goal for Kawasaki Frontale in an 8-0 win over Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2022 on Monday.
AFC Champions League
JDT off to a flyer in ACL 2022; Lion City Sailors get reality check
The AFC Champions League 2022 East Zone began on Friday with Johor Darul Ta'zim off to a flyer, while Lion City Sailors were given a reality check.
AFC Champions League
With China's purse strings tightened, are Qatar now Asia's biggest players?
Following Al Duhail's signing of Toby Alderweireld, Qatar could be positioned to be Asia's biggest transfer market players.
AFC Champions League
Paulinho signs for Al Ahli after leaving China
Former Brazil international Paulinho has joined Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli after parting ways with Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou.
Wu Lei
Soccer
Guangzhou, Beijing ACL thrashings amplify Chinese football's youth malaise
The woeful displays from Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2021 hint at bigger problems for Chinese football.
AFC Champions League
ACL 2021 East Zone winners and losers: Frontale, Ulsan enter record books
As the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage comes to a close, we look back at the winners and loser from the East Zone.
AFC Champions League
Seven down, one to go: Will Kitchee or Daegu claim final ACL last-16 berth?
As the AFC Champions League group stage reaches its final matchday, we take a look at which teams have progressed and which are on the brink.
AFC Champions League
Who has gotten off to the best start in the ACL East Zone?
All five groups in the AFC Champions League East Zone group stage are now underway, so which of the 20 teams have made the best impression so far?
AFC Champions League
Kitchee SC beat Thailand's Port FC, but Group J remains wide open
Port FC dominated possession against Hong Kong's Kitchee SC but could not convert in the defeat.
AFC Champions League
No Aussie teams, young Guangzhou and a Thai celeb: Is this the wackiest ACL season?
The 2021 AFC Champions League has been one of the most unrecognisable ever, but it could also turn out to be the strangest in tournament history.
soccer transfers
Brazil star Paulinho leaves Guangzhou FC
Paulinho has left eight-times Chinese Super League winners Guangzhou FC after the ex-Barca midfielder's contract was terminated by mutual consent.
AFC Champions League
Anderson Talisca departs Guangzhou for Al Nassr
Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou FC have confirmed the departure of Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.
AFC Champions League
Guangzhou Evergrande misses chance to advance
Guangzhou Evergrande could have sealed a knockout berth with a win over Suwon but will now need help from Vissel.
AFC Champions League
Guangzhou Evergrande halts Vissel Kobe's perfect run
Guangzhou made gains in Group G by topping Vissel , while Shanghai SIPG dropped Yokohama Marinos for their first loss of the tournament.
AFC Champions League
AFC Champs League Roundup: Vissel book knockout berth
Andres Iniesta was brilliant as Vissel Kobe secured passage to the knockout rounds with a win over Guangzhou Evergrande.
AFC Champions League
Shanghai keeps rolling as Jeonbuk's struggles continue
Shanghai SIPG FC looked to their bench to top Jeonbuk as the K League 1 champions lost their second AFC Champions League match of the tournament.
Chinese Super League
Teixeira shines as Jiangsu claim maiden CSL title
Alex Teixeira scored and put on a stellar performance to earn Jiangsu Suning their first-ever Chinese Super League title.
AFC Champions League
China clubs wait on Champs Lge COVID approval
Football officials are confident that China's Champions League teams will be able to travel to Qatar when the competition resumes next week.
2024 Chinese Super League Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Shanghai Shenhua | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 19 |
Chengdu Rongcheng | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 18 |
Shanghai Port | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 14 |
Cangzhou Mighty Lions | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
Beijing Guoan | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 12 |
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 11 |
Shandong Taishan | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 11 |
Zhejiang Professional FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
Henan Songshan Longmen | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
Qingdao West Coast | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
Wuhan Three Towns | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
Nantong Zhiyun | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
Qingdao Hainiu | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 4 |
Changchun Yatai | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 4 |
Meizhou Hakka | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 3 |