Chinese Super League

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 after reported fall

Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 after reported fall

Aaron Boupendza has passed away aged 28 after allegedly falling from a building in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, Afrosport reports. The Gabon international joined Chinese Super League outfit Zhejiang FC in January from Romanian side Rapid Bucharest and scored four goals and provided two assists in six games before his death. Boupendza began his career in his homeland with CF Mounana and went on to...

Li Tie: Former Everton midfielder incarcerated for indulging in illegal activities

Li Tie: Former Everton midfielder incarcerated for indulging in illegal activities

Former Everton midfielder Li Tie will be facing a period of 20 years behind bars after being found guilty of indulging in bribery and corruption related practices, Afrosport reports. The former Chinese football national team head coach took part in offering and ccepting bribes as a non-state staff member, offering bribes to non-state staff and match fixing according to Chinese publication Global Times. The 47-year-old is...