BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence in the direction of Chinese football’s reform drive, reaffirming FIFA’s commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development at a moment of renewed structural reset. In an exclusive written statement to Xinhua News Agency on Thursday, the FIFA president said cooperation with the Chinese Football Association … Read more
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — China lost 4-0 to Japan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup final on Saturday, but head coach Antonio Puche said the runner-up finish marked the start of a longer journey rather than a conclusion. “We have the future,” the Spaniard told Xinhua after the match. “First of all, … Read more
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Midfielder Xu Bin walked off the pitch disappointed but resolute after China finished runner-up at the AFC U23 Asian Cup following a 4-0 loss to Japan, saying the defeat reinforced his determination to go abroad and close the gap to the sport’s elite. The result marked China’s best-ever … Read more