SHANGHAI – China will attempt to move on from the collapse of champions Jiangsu FC when the new Super League season kicks off with a Guangzhou derby in front of about 30,000 fans on Tuesday.
China’s ambitions to be a superpower in the world’s most popular sport are under scrutiny after Jiangsu’s financial demise, which came barely 100 days after they had won their first domestic league title.
The Chinese Football Association and local media are attempting to put a positive spin on it, calling it an opportunity for the Super League to reset and embark on a more sustainable path after the heady days of…
