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Jiangsu Sainty played out a tense 0-0 draw with Japan's Vegalta Sendai under tight security but with no violent flare-ups Tuesday in Nanjing, scene of a notorious massacre by Japanese troops.

2013-03-12T15:24:49ZAFP Asian EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/30/Drogba_exit_painful_aspiring_China_aa6f

The signings of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka proved the cash-rich Chinese Super League can lure big names but their abrupt departure shows China cannot yet compete with the top European clubs.

2013-01-30T12:54:28ZAFP Global Editionby Cameron Wilsontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/24/China_holders_Guangzhou_sign_Elkeson_2227

Chinese cup holders Guangzhou Evergrande said on Monday they have signed Brazilian midfielder Elkeson de Oliveira Cardoso to a four-year deal with the transfer fee topping 5.7 million euros ($7.4 million).

2012-12-24T06:00:43ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/11/18/Lippi_seals_league_double_Guangzhou_458c

Marcello Lippi has completed a league and cup double after Guangzhou Evergrande beat Guizhou Renhe on Sunday to win the Chinese FA Cup.

2012-11-18T11:50:13ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/03/Cruel_loss_leaves_Lippi_facing_da36

Italy's Marcello Lippi was hired to take Guangzhou Evergrande to the next level but he is fighting to salvage the Chinese club's season after a heartbreaking exit from the AFC Champions League.

2012-10-03T10:59:32ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/02/Ittihad_send_Lippis_Guangzhou_crashing_1dad

A late Al Ittihad goal sent Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande crashing out of the AFC Champions League after a thrilling quarter-final second leg on Tuesday.

2012-10-02T21:59:21ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/10/02/Ittihad_eliminate_Lippis_Guangzhou_eea3

A late Al Ittihad goal sent Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande crashing out of the AFC Champions League after a heart-pounding quarter-final second leg on Tuesday.

2012-10-02T15:00:53ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/09/19/Guangzhou_face_tough_test_against_6a08

Marcello Lippi leads China's Guangzhou Evergrande into one of the biggest matches in their history Wednesday when they take on two-time winners Al Ittihad in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals.

2012-09-19T03:40:19ZAFP Global Editionby Colin Pereiratag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/30/Lippi_leads_Guangzhou_into_Asian_7dec

World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi led his new Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande into the AFC Champions League quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Tokyo on Wednesday.

2012-05-30T14:56:04ZAFP Global Editionby Talek Harristag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/22/Lippi_facing_roller_coaster_ride_c767

When Marcello Lippi announced that he was ready to get back into football, few imagined the celebrated Italian coach would find a home in China.

2012-05-22T17:18:28ZAFP Global Editionby Cameron Wilsontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/17/Chinese_club_Guangzhou_Italian_coach_a6c5

World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi was unveiled as the new coach of Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday, in the latest sign of the Super League's growing financial clout.

2012-05-17T10:37:14ZAFP Global Editionby Bill Savadovetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/17/Chinese_club_Guangzhou_appoint_Italian_5b83

World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi was unveiled as the new coach of Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday, in the latest sign of the Super League's growing financial clout.

2012-05-17T08:53:03ZAFP Global Editionby Bill Savadovetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/17/WCup-winning_coach_poised_Chinese_move_f7f1

World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi is poised for a sensational move to China, with Guangzhou Evergrande set to part ways with current manager Lee Jang-Soo, official Chinese media said on Thursday.

2012-05-17T05:06:20ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/14/Gripping_finale_Asian_Champions_League_bfa8

The AFC Champions League's hard-fought group stage is set for a thrilling climax this week with most knockout places still up for grabs.

2012-05-15T01:33:56ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/09/Trouble_footballer_Conca_over_baby_e859

Guangzhou Evergrande's banned record signing Dario Conca could be facing more trouble after he brought his baby onto the pitch before an AFC Champions League game, officials said Wednesday.

2012-05-09T11:14:36ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/05/Guangzhou_suspend_Conca_over_outburst_b3e2

Reigning Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande have suspended Argentine star Dario Conca for nine matches and fined him $159,000 after an outburst at his coach.

2012-05-05T07:41:07ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/17/Super-rich_Guangzhou_pace_6548

Super-rich Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande roared to the top of their AFC Champions League group on Tuesday, with resurgent former winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in hot pursuit.

2012-04-17T20:54:58ZAFP Asian Editionby Talek Harristag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/03/05/Asia_buckles_Champions_League_acd1

The AFC Champions League kicks off this week with the best of Asian football set to reclaim attention from continuing drama off the pitch.

2012-03-05T23:27:55ZAFP Asian Editionby Talek Harristag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/01/19/Chinas_Shenhua_claim_talks_with_d696

Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua said Thursday it was in talks to bring Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to China, less than a month after signing his former teammate Nicolas Anelka.

2012-01-19T04:55:49ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/12/15/Chinese_football_clubs_snap_Okada_cf45

The Chinese spending spree which has already lured Nicolas Anelka snapped up ex-Japan football coach Takeshi Okada on Thursday, with French handler Jean Tigana expected to follow within days.

2011-12-15T07:38:08ZAFP Global Editionby Zoey Zhang