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Guangzhou Evergrande striker Jackson Martinez

Chinese Super League 2016: Guangzhou Evergrande vs Guangzhou R&F, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Five straight China top flight champions Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (1-1-0, 3 points) will try to build their first winning run of the young season as they clash with neighborhood rivals Guangzhou R&F FC (1-1-0, 3 points) for a 2016 Chinese Super League derby at the Tianhe Stadium on April 1st, Friday.

Shandong Luneng striker Yang Xu

Chinese Super League 2016: Hangzhou Greentown vs Shandong Luneng, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Last season’s 11th-placed team Hangzhou Greentown FC (1-1-0, 3 points) is set to meet last season’s second runners-up Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (1-1-0, 3 points) at the Yellow Dragon Sports Center in Hangzhou on Friday, April 1st as the 2016 Chinese Super League season continues.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimović

Football News & Rumors: China to Offer Zlatan Ibrahimović £59M to Join Chinese Super League

Four-time Ligue 1 champion Zlatan Ibrahimović was reportedly offered £59 million by China to join the Chinese Super League after the striker’s current contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season.

Manchester United executive Ed Woodward

Football News & Rumors: Manchester United to Visit China This Summer; Could be Jose Mourinho's First Games in Charge?

Perennial English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United is reportedly set to visit China for a 2016 preseason tour in the summer, according to the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, and speculations abound that the team will already be headed by former Chelsea champion coach Jose Mourinho by then.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel

Football News & Rumors: Chelsea's John Obi Mikel Wants Move to Chinese Super League if Antonio Conte Takes Over at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea FC midfielder John Obi Mikel reportedly expressed his desire to exit the Stamford Bridge and move to China if current Italy national team head coach Antonio Conte will take over the reins from interim manager Guus Hiddink this summer.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick

Football Transfer Rumors: Michael Carrick Turns Down £6M Chinese Super League Offer to Stay in Manchester

Manchester United vice-captain Michael Carrick has turned down a huge £6 million per year offer from the Chinese Super League to remain with the Old Trafford residents for at least one more season, recent reports say.

Manchester City

Manchester City Seeks to Expand in China, Plans to Acquire Chinese Super League Franchise

The City Football Group, an Abu Dhabi-based company, that owns a majority stake in Manchester City football club, is planning to buy a franchise in the Chinese Super League.

Messi/Ronaldo

Messi and Ronaldo to Chinese Super League? La Liga President Says 'Enough Football Stars to Go Around'

As China makes a serious push to become a football superpower, many are speculating that the biggest stars in the game could end up in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Confronted with the prospect of losing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, La Liga President Javier Tabas indicated that he is not ready to let them go, advising the CSL that "there are enough football stars to go around."

Beijing Guoan midfielder Ralf (R) competes for the ball against Tianjin Teda's Fredy Montero

Chinese Super League 2016: Beijing Guoan Settles for Goalless Draw With Tianjin Teda in Opener

The Chinese Super League's last season fourth-placed squad Beijing Guoan FC opened the 2016 season with a 0-0 draw with Tianjin Teda FC at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium in Tianjin, China on Wednesday.

Beijing Guoan midfielder Renato Augusto during his stint with Corinthians

Chinese Super League 2016: Tianjin Teda vs Beijing Guoan, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Last season’s 13th-ranked team Tianjin Teda FC (0-1-0, 0 points) and capital city squad Beijing Guoan FC (0-0-0, 0 points) will look to find their first win of the young 2016 Chinese Super League season as they face each other at the TEDA Football Stadium on Wednesday, March 16th.

Reigning champion Guangzhou Evergranded Thrash Chongqing Lifan 3-0 To Win First League Match of The Season.

Guangzhou Evergrande Rout Chongqing Lifan 3-0 to win First League Match of Season

After suffering a shocking defeat in their opening match against Chongqing Lifan, reigning champions Guangzhou Evergrande made an emphatic comeback by thrashing Changchun Yatai 3-0 in their second league match of the season.

Henan Jianye striker Osman Sow

Chinese Super League 2016: Undermanned Henan Jianye Nips Chongqing Lifan, 1-0, to Remain Undefeated

Last season’s fifth place finishers Henan Jianye FC nipped last year’s eighth-placers Chongqing Lifan FC, 1-0, at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center on Sunday to keep their undefeated record in the recently-opened 2016 Chinese Super League season.

Guangzhou Evergrande striker Jackson Martinez

Chinese Super League 2016: Guangzhou Evergrande Routs Changchun Yatai, 3-0, to Notch First Season Win

Defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC routed last season’s 10th place finisher Changchun Yatai FC, 3-0, at their home field of Tianhe Stadium last Saturday to notch their first win of the 2016 Chinese Super League season after losing their opening game.

Shanghai SIPG midfielder Cai Huikang

Chinese Super League 2016: Shanghai SIPG Draws Shanghai Shenhua, 1-1, in Derby

Senegalese forward Demba Ba missed a crucial penalty kick in the opening minutes of the 2016 Chinese Super League season’s first Shanghai derby as his Greenland Shenhua settled for a 1-1 draw against last season’s runner-up finishers SIPG at the Shanghai Stadium last Friday.

Guangzhou Evergrande striker Jackson Martinez

Chinese Super League 2016: Guangzhou Evergrande vs Changchun Yatai, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Winless squads Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (0-1-0, 0 points) and Changchun Yatai FC (0-1-0, 0 points) are set to clash in a 2016 Chinese Super League season match at the Tianhe Stadium on Saturday, March 12th looking to find each one’s first victory in the new domestic top flight season.

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