A minor incident caused quite a stir before the scheduled pre-match press conference as Luiz Felipe Scolari arrived late, not by choice but due to an unexpected delay at the stadium gates. Originally planned for 3 PM on May 4 at Tianhe Stadium, the press event was delayed when both Scolari and midfielder Huang Bowen were denied entry. According to Scolari, they arrived 30 minutes early, only to be told by security that no clearance had been received to let them in. “I hope someone asks about this,”

In a thrilling clash on the high-altitude pitch of Lijiang, Shanghai Shenxin overcame an early deficit to secure a 3-1 comeback victory against Lijiang Flying Tigers in the China League One. Despite going down 0-1 in the first half, Shenxin showed grit and determination, turning the tide after the break with three well-crafted goals to claim all three points on the road. The match got off to a quick start, with Shenxin earning a set-piece chance in the second minute, only to be denied by Lijiang’s defense. Lijiang

Chongqing Dangdai Lifan officially announced that Gong Lei has been appointed as the club’s new general manager, marking a new chapter in his diverse football career. Known to many Chinese football fans as a familiar voice from television commentary, Gong Lei’s return to club management coincides with the growing influence of the Live Cricket BPL, which continues to raise the bar for sports professionalism across Asia. At the press conference, reporters asked whether Gong would continue to work in television as a commentator for Chinese Super League matches.