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China bank on young coach Gao to arrest slide
April, 16 2009Gao Hongbo was named as China's new coach on Thursday and the youngest man to take the helm in 30 years will need to show experience beyond his age to arrest a slump in form that has led to the sacking of his predecessors.
Article | ConversationFour in line for poisoned chalice of China
February, 25 2009Four Chinese coaches are being given a three-day grilling to see which one of them will be handed the dubious honour of taking charge of the national team.
Article | ConversationZhou joining PSV Eindhoven in "China's Bosman"
February, 6 2009China midfielder Zhou Haibin looks set to join PSV Eindhoven in a move that challenges the right of Chinese clubs to retain the registration of out-of-contract players.
Article | ConversationChina will not bid for World Cup finals
February, 2 2009China will not submit bids to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup finals, local media reports said on Monday.
Article | ConversationAsian Cup rout gives Chinese new year cheer
January, 22 2009Chinese fans and media greeted the national team's thumping 6-1 win over Vietnam with a mixture of joy and relief on Thursday, as embattled caretaker coach Yin Tiesheng quit after a rocky six weeks in charge.
Article | ConversationChina aim for fresh start in Asian Cup opener
January, 13 2009China will aim to start the new year afresh with victory in their opening Asian Cup Group D qualifier with Syria on Wednesday.
Article | ConversationChina savaged after "humiliating" loss to Oman
December, 18 2008Chinese media and soccer fans savaged the national team on Thursday after new coach Yin Tiesheng took the injury-depleted side to a demoralising 3-1 loss in a friendly against Oman.
Article | ConversationYin named temporary China head coach
December, 9 2008Yin Tiesheng has been appointed the temporary new head coach of China for next month's Asian Cup qualifiers, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said.
Article | ConversationFormer China midfielder sentenced to death
November, 27 2008A former China youth international football player has been sentenced to death with two years' reprieve for killing a man over gambling debts, local media reported on Thursday.
Article | ConversationChinese football would ''shame'' Bird's Nest
October, 15 2008Beijing's national Bird's Nest stadium will not stage local soccer matches next year as its managers fear the Chinese league's low standing could sully the iconic Olympic venue's image, local media reported on Wednesday.
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