Evergrande has been front and center of Chinese soccer over the past three years; especially since winning last year's Asian Champions League trophy.
Liu Hu, also known as Tiger Liu, will be in charge of managing and training referees for the professional soccer leagues in China.
Premier Li Keqiang will meet a host of celebrities in Belgrade on Thursday, but this will be more than just a routine diplomatic assignment.
What was expected to be a face-restoring rematch between the Chinese and Thailand Under-23 soccer teams turned into a slap in the face for Chinese soccer fans in a 2-0 blowout at the quarterfinals of the Asian Games on Thursday.
After holders Guangzhou Evergrande's shock elimination at the quarterfinal stage of the AFC Champions League, football websites and social media were abuzz with reaction on Thursday.
Defending Asian league champions Guangzhou Evergrande failed to advance to the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League on August 27.
Defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande were knocked out of the AFC Champions League by Western Sydney Wanderers on away goals despite beating the fledgling Australian outfit 2-1.
Guangzhou Evergrande faces a serious test of its resolve this week after a triple player suspension and touchline ban for coach Marcello Lippi loosened its grip on the AFC Champions League title.
Defending champion Guangzhou Evergrande lost 1-0 to the Western Sydney Wanderers in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal Wednesday.
With China failing to qualify for the last three FIFA World Cups, the country has decided to improve football standards at schools and colleges.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hinted on Thursday that Premier League rival Manchester United is one of several clubs pursuing the signature of Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen.
Top French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain sees the China market as its next big goal following a successful summer tour that highlighted the club's appeal to domestic fans.
Coach Tony Popovic is fired up for the "huge challenge" that awaits Western Sydney Wanderers later this month as the A-League Grand Final runner-up takes on defending continental champion Guangzhou Evergrande in the quarterfinal of the AFC Champions League.
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