Outside Helong Stadium, an enormous electronic display lit up with a rousing message: “We won, long live the motherland.” The atmosphere was electric, evoking memories of a similar scene 16 years ago in Shenyang’s iconic Wulihe Stadium. Once again, Changsha has proven to be a lucky charm for Chinese football — something even Marcello Lippi, the seasoned head coach, wholeheartedly acknowledges. As the final whistle blew, the streets of Changsha filled with jubilant fans waving flags and blowing horns in celebration. The crowd grew into a sea of

Shanghai SIPG and Jiangsu Suning are charging ahead on both Chinese Super League and AFC Champions League fronts, drawing comparisons to the excitement and intensity seen in the Live Cricket BPL. Powered by their Brazilian trio—Elkeson, Hulk, and Oscar—Shanghai SIPG has emerged as a top contender for a double-title run. Meanwhile, despite failing to secure a win in their first two CSL rounds, Suning has delivered a perfect three-win streak in the AFC Champions League, offering fans a silver lining. If both teams can defeat their Japanese opponents

In the second round of the Chinese Super League, Shandong Taishan pulled off a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over Guangzhou Evergrande, marking their second consecutive win this season. More significantly, it was the first time in seven seasons that Shandong defeated Evergrande in league play. While recent years have seen the club’s form dip — drawing criticism from fans and pundits alike — this hard-fought win has silenced many detractors, turning doubt into applause. In the past, unflattering terms like “The Wanderers” had circulated online to describe Shandong’s