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FIFA fines Hong Kong after fans whistle Chinese anthem
The Disciplinary Commission of world football's governing body handed the federation a 15,000 Swiss francs fine.
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NBA won’t regulate speech, apologise over tweet: commissioner
The tweet by the Rockets' general manager Daryl Morey supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong has infuriated fans in China,…
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Hiddink sidelined as China’s Olympic coach
China Football Association said that former head coach of the Chinese women's team Hao Wei would take over the key…
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Yao Ming powerless as hosts China flop at Basketball World Cup
China's will now need to rally themselves to compete in a low-key classification round with Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifying in…
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China World Cup boost as nine foreigners switch nationality
Shanghai, China: China could soon be able to field a national team made up almost entirely of players born elsewhere after authorities…
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Salomon Rondon leaves West Brom for China’s Dalian Yifang
London, United Kingdom: Salomon Rondon has completed a move to Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang from West Brom for an undisclosed…
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‘Mad Marko’ an eye-catching addition to Chinese football
London, United Kingdom: Marko Arnautovic might not have the superstar status of China's biggest football imports, but the volatile Austrian will provide…
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Chinese online giant Alibaba to donate $145m to women’s football
Shanghai, China: China's second richest man Jack Ma will contribute to a $145 million donation to the Chinese women's football squad,…
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Netherlands, Italy through to quarterfinals as Europe dominates women’s World Cup
The Dutch scraped past Japan 2-1 to set up a quarterfinal against the Italians, who had beaten China 2-0.
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USA and Sweden reach quarterfinals as women’s World Cup heats up
The final two quarter-final places will be decided on Tuesday as Italy take on China before Netherlands meet Japan.
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