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Enthusiastic Chinese Fan Hugs Messi During Argentina vs. Australia Match, Stirring Online Reactions

On June 15th, a football match between Argentina and Australia took place at the Beijing Workers' Stadium. However, a zealous fan broke onto the pitch to hug Lionel Messi.

Total World Cup Viewers on Douyin Livestreaming Reached 10.6 Billion

During the recent FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Chinese short video platform Douyin provided full-time and 4K ultra-high-definition free livestreaming content. On December 20, the platform released a report, showing that the cumulative number of livestreaming viewers of the World Cup reached 10.6 billion.

Qatari Prince Opens Douyin Account After Becoming Hit in China

During the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Abdulrahman Fahad al-Thani, a member of the country's ruling family, has become a hit among Chinese fans. On November 27, he officially set up an account on TikTok's sister app for mainland China, Douyin.

A Review of Chinese Brands Involved with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

On November 20, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opened. From manufacturing, brand marketing, cultural derivatives to event broadcasting, the stadium is full of Chinese elements.

OPPO Inks Two-year, Multi-competition Partnership with UEFA

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO announced on July 18 that it will partner with UEFA across several competitions including the Champions League, Super Cup, Futsal Champions League Finals and Youth League Finals, for the next two seasons.

Douyin Reaches Cooperation With Chinese Super League

Douyin has reached a cooperation agreement with the Chinese Super League (CSL), becoming the football organization's official short video cooperation platform for the new season.

Lackluster Super Bowl Interest in China Underscores NFL’s Regional Challenges

Despite substantial efforts by the NFL at globalizing interest in American football, sports fans in China remain largely indifferent.

Alipay to Dedicate One Billion Yuan for Chinese Women’s Football

On Wednesday, Alipay released a document entitled "Work Summary of Supporting Women's Football in China," which introduced the firm's investments and achievements in supporting women's football in recent years.

Chinese Streaming Platform iQiyi Signs 4-Year Deal with English Premier League

According to an official news released by the English Premier League, Chinese streaming platform iQiyi has struck a deal with the English Premier League, giving iQiyi exclusive new media broadcast rights in Mainland China and Macao for the 2021 to 2024 football seasons.

The Money-losing Game: Keeping Investors Engaged in Chinese Football

When China’s premier football competition, the Chinese Super League (CSL), kicks off on April 20 many things will be different on and off the pitch, notwithstanding the changed league format in which games will be played in two bio-secure ‘bubbles’ in Suzhou and Guangzhou due to the ongoing pandemic.

PPLive Announces Suspension of Serie A Rights Deal as China’s Major Sports Media Platforms Undergo Business Overhaul

Chinese digital broadcaster PPLive announced late Friday that the broadcasting of Serie A football and FA Cup has been suspended due to disagreements between PPLive and IMG.

Refereeing Controversies Plague Chinese Super League

A significant controversy came when Luneng’s second goal was disallowed, which enabled Guoan to eliminate Luneng 4-3 on aggregate.

English Premier League Proceeds to Sue Chinese Streaming Platform over Terminated Contract Deal

After terminating its original contract with its Chinese broadcast rights holder PP Sports, the English Premier League (EPL) is taking legal action against the Chinese streaming platform over the alleged unpaid rights fees.

Hupu vs Dongqiudi: The Battle To Become China’s Top Football-Themed App

Both of Hupu and Dongqiudi, two largest football-themed apps in China, have been accelerating their efforts to boost their relationship with fans and effectively increase their market shares.

Spat between Bayern Munich and Its Chinese Fans: Everyone is Losing

Four weeks ago, when Bayern Munich historically won the Champions League in Lisbon after winning all 11 matches, its Chinese fans were still riled by the club’s endeavors to collaborate with two members of Teens in Times, a Chinese boy band.

Wu Lei Misses Chance to Score, Espanyol Faces Tougher Challenges to Remain in La Liga

While Espanyol is in its difficult time of remaining in La Liga, its Chinese striker missed a chance that is impossible to miss to score.

Jeremy Lin Helps Beijing Ducks Secure First Victory in Restarted CBA

As Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) tournament restarted on June 20, Jeremy Lin led Beijing Ducks to its first victory.

Wu Lei Speaks Up About Transfer Rumors: “Our Talents are Recognized by People”

In his weekly journal, Wu Lei talked about the latest transfer rumors not only about himself but also about some of his fellow teammates.

Foreign Professional Athletes May be Permitted to Enter China, but the Future of Chinese Super League Remains Unclear

Foreign football players working for CSL teams strive to return to China, though, CSL's reopen is far away.

Wu Lei’s Decisive Goal Helps Espanyol Secure a Much-Needed Victory

Chinese striker Wu Lei scored in his first game after returning to Espanyol in La Liga. With the critical goal contributed by the 28-year-old star from China, Espanyol defeated Alavés with a final score of 2-0. Espanyol is currently ranked last in Spanish La Liga tournament. The 2-0 victory was a much-needed win to increase […]

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