Australian forward Robbie Kruse has followed in the footsteps of China manager Alain Perrin, labeling the Asian Cup surface in Brisbane as "a disgrace".
The two straight group wins earning China the first knock-out stage spot at the Asian Cup since 2004 created a buzz among Chinese media and fans.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sheik Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, president of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and chief of the Olympic Council of Asia, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Al Sahlawi's two goals in the second half helped Saudi Arabia smash DPR Korea 4-1 at AFC Asian Cup's second round in the group stage here on Wednesday.
Life could hardly get any better for goalkeeper Wang Dalei who saved a vital penalty on his birthday and then welcomed the birth of his daughter as China shocked Uzbekistan.
Defending champion Nani Roma from Mini takes a consolation victory in 2015 Dakar Rally ninth stage as his teammate Nasser Al-Attiyah extended his overall lead with four days action in South America to go.
Portugal's national soccer team coach Fernando Santos said that Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry with Lionel Messi over the Ballon d'or award was "useful" on Tuesday.
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan equalled the record of Stephen Hendry's 775th century in a 6-4 win over Ricky Walden at the snooker Masters at the Alexandra Palace here on Tuesday.
Hosts Australia swept into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup in some style on Tuesday with a 4-0 hammering of Oman at Stadium Australia that ensured South Korea would go through from Group A with them.
Brazilian international Ricardo Goulart Pereira has joined Chinese Super League Guangzhou Evergrande on a four-year deal, becoming the most expensive foreign signing in Chinese soccer history, the club said Tuesday.
Cruzeiro have given permission for Brazil forward Ricardo Goulart to negotiate a move to China's Guangzhou Evergrande or Shandong Luneng, local media reported on Monday.
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