The Matildas will have to beat North Korea if they are to continue their quest for Women's Asian Cup glory, after the North Koreans lost to China 2-1. Australia's bid to win the c ...

Once a global powerhouse, China's women's national team is navigating the challenges of modern football, from rising competition abroad to resource gaps at home.

Shuai Weihao (No.21) plays against Bangladesh during the 2026 Asian Football Confederation U-17 Asian Cup in Chongqing on November 30, 2025. The athlete struck twice in the first ...

BEIJING: China's football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and punished 13 top professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption, it ...