Tianjin Quanjian

Tianjin Quanjian

Chinese Super League side Tianjin Tianhai on sale for free amid financial struggles Chinese Super League side Tianjin Tianhai on sale for free amid financial struggles

Tianjin Tianhai announced they are available free of charge to a suitable owner after financial struggles left them facing an uncertain future.

Pato announces Tianjin Tianhai departure with Instagram post Pato announces Tianjin Tianhai departure with Instagram post

Ex-AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato had joined newly-promoted Tianjin Tianhai in 2016 and helped them qualify for the Asian Champions League.

Paulo Sousa leaves Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian after poor run Paulo Sousa leaves Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian after poor run

The former Fiorentina coach, who took over from Fabio Cannavaro last November, has been replaced on an interim basis by Shen Xiangfu.

Paulo Sousa leaves Tianjin Quanjian amid relegation fears Paulo Sousa leaves Tianjin Quanjian amid relegation fears

Paulo Sousa left his position as head coach of Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian by mutual consent on Thursday, the club announced.

Tianjin Quanjian beaten 2-0 by Kashima Antlers in AFC Champions League quarterfinal first leg Tianjin Quanjian beaten 2-0 by Kashima Antlers in AFC Champions League quarterfinal first leg

Axel Witsel left the Chinese side to join Borussia Dortmund while Anthony Modeste is reported to be engaged in a contract dispute.

Borussia Dortmund sign midfielder Axel Witsel from Tianjin Quanjian Borussia Dortmund sign midfielder Axel Witsel from Tianjin Quanjian

Witsel made six appearances for Belgium at the World Cup in Russia as they finished third, and has won a total of 96 caps.

Tianjin Quanjian's Axel Witsel expected back in China amid Borussia Dortmund links Tianjin Quanjian's Axel Witsel expected back in China amid Borussia Dortmund links

Earlier this week, Belgian broadcaster RTBF claimed Witsel was close to a move to the Bundesliga.

Guangzhou Evergrande drop five points behind Shanghai SIPG after loss Guangzhou Evergrande drop five points behind Shanghai SIPG after loss

Seven-time champions Guangzhou Evergrande dropped further off the pace with a 2-0 loss against Beijing Renhe on Sunday.

Tianjin oust Evergrande to advance to Asian Champions League quarterfinals Tianjin oust Evergrande to advance to Asian Champions League quarterfinals

Guangzhou Evergrande crashed out of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday evening as Fabio Cannavaro's side were eliminated by Tianjin Quanjian.

Tianjin Quanjian boss hopes for AFC Champions League boost to league form Tianjin Quanjian boss hopes for AFC Champions League boost to league form

Tianjin face Guangzhou Evergrande in an all-Chinese clash next month after finishing second in Group E behind two-time champions Jeonbuk Motors.

Chinese Super League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Shanghai Port 30 +66 78
2 Shanghai Shenhua 30 +53 77
3 Chengdu Rongcheng 30 +34 59
4 Beijing Guoan 30 +30 56
5 Shandong Taishan 30 +9 48
6 Tianjin Jinmen Ti.. 30 -3 42
7 Zhejiang Professi.. 30 -5 38
8 Henan Songshan Lo.. 30 -5 36
9 Changchun Yatai 30 -12 32
10 Qingdao West Coas.. 30 -17 32
11 Wuhan Three Towns 30 -13 31
12 Qingdao Hainiu 30 -27 29
13 Cangzhou Mighty L.. 30 -24 29
14 Shenzhen Xinpengc.. 30 -26 29
15 Meizhou Hakka 30 -26 27
16 Nantong Zhiyun 30 -34 22
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