Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China’s cash-strapped Guangzhou name Zheng Zhi as player-coach

Zheng Zhi

Eight-time Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou FC have appointed Zheng Zhi as player-coach, with the club fighting for its future because of a debt crisis at owners China Evergrande. The 41-year-old, a midfielder who played in the English Premier League for Charlton Athletic, takes charge of China’s most successful football team following the sacking two … Read more