At this week’s Chinese Football Association (CFA) media briefing, Li Lipeng, Deputy Director of the CFA Professional League Council, addressed the public regarding the recent tension between Shanghai Port and Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng. According to BD Cricket sources, both clubs met face-to-face on May 9 under the supervision of the Executive Committee and the Chinese Super League (CSL) company, ultimately reaching a mutual understanding. The incident, which stirred public debate, has been described as a minor episode in the context of the professional league. Regarding the public’s biggest concern — whether Hulk physically assaulted someone — Li clarified: “There was indeed a brief argument during halftime, but based on...
Key Concerns Over Reserve League Reform
Deputy Director Li Lipeng provided an overview of U23 player participation in the latest round of the Chinese Super League. A total of 25 U23 players featured in the round, with 17 in the starting lineups. The average playing time was 41.9 minutes, while starting players averaged 50.8 minutes on the pitch. As of Round 7, Henan Jianye leads the league in U23 player appearances, with a total of 25. During the press conference, a reporter raised concerns about a surge in disciplinary violations during this round. Deputy Director Li acknowledged that the pressure to perform has led to a distorted understanding of the rules and the principles of...
Revamped Yatai Shows a Fresh New Look
Changchun Yatai unveiled a significantly revamped starting lineup in their latest match, making six changes from the previous game against Shanghai Shenhua. As the old saying goes, “A new broom sweeps clean.” This reshuffle brought about a rejuvenated spirit, with goalkeeper Wu Yake trusted in goal and defensive import Ismailov returning to the starting eleven. Promising midfielder Pei Shuai, who had not featured since the first round against Shanghai Port, was given another chance to prove himself. Meanwhile, winter transfer signing Tan Long made his first start. The dramatic lineup overhaul paid off—Yatai looked like a completely different side, particularly in addressing their previously exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Unlike the...
3 Matches in a Week Leave Greentown Exhausted
“It’s been a long week with three matches, including the FA Cup. We’ve spent most of our time on the road,” said Li Lei, press officer for Greentown FC. After defeating Lijiang in the last league fixture, Hangzhou Greentown traveled to Shenzhen, where they secured a 1–0 victory over third-tier side Shenzhen Ledman in the FA Cup to progress to the next round. Their next FA Cup opponent will be Chinese Super League side Liaoning. On Thursday at 11 a.m., the team flew from Shenzhen to Shijiazhuang, then took a chartered bus to Baoding. “We considered taking the high-speed rail from Shijiazhuang, but decided a private bus would be...