Growing economy makes China the new football destination

A look at some stars of the 'beautiful game' who have preferred to move eastwards from their respective European clubs.China has become the latest destination for football players.A growing......

Shanghai have good chance of signing Drogba: coach

Shanghai Shenhua have a good chance of signing Chelsea striker Didier Drogba but need to work hard to complete the deal, coach Sergio Batista said on Thursday. Just three days after scoring the......

Now, Shanghai aim for Drogba

The ink is barely dry on Nicolas Anelka's groundbreaking contract with Shanghai Shenhua but already the Chinese Super League club is working to pull off another major transfer coup by signing his......

Marseille lose ground after Monaco stalemate

Champions Olympique Marseille lost ground in the Ligue 1 title race after being held to a 0-0 draw at struggling Monaco on Sunday. Marseille are fifth but are now eight points behind pacesetters......

Remy gives Marseille 1-0 win against Nancy

Loic Remy's first-half goal earned Olympique Marseille a 1-0 home win against Nancy as Ligue 1 champions extended their unbeaten run to seven matches on Saturday. Remy, who scored France's opener......