The 2025 Xichang Qionghai Sunshine Cup National Youth Soccer Invitational Tournament kicked off in Xichang, Sichuan province, on Jan 18.

is among youth development officials with the Chinese Football Association, which assigned the Japanese to the posts. “There is respect in China for Japan’s soccer circles,” said Takashi ...

Chinese national football team players gather in a circle to cheer each other on before their World Cup qualifier against Japan on November 19, 2024 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. Photo: VCG ...

Liu Yi was handed an 11-year sentence and fined 3.6 million yuan, while fellow CFA official Tan Hai was given 6.5 years and 200,000 yuan fine.