CHINESE footballers have been banned by the state from showing off their tattoos in a strict moral values clampdown. Stars wear bandages, long-sleeved tops and running tights to hide their inkings. Chinese sports officials are imposing tighter controls on tats in order to promote “socialist values”, say the Telegraph. Website Sohu claim “detailed measures” on […]
CHINA’S government has moved to ban tattoos on footballers, according to reports. In January, the government pledged to prohibit ink on bodies from TV shows. And AS report that same ruling is now being applied to football, with several of international players forced to cover up as China faced Wales. The report claims the […]
CRISTIANO RONALDO is considering a switch to China, says his former boss Luiz Felipe Scolari. Real Madrid superstar Ron, 33, has been linked with a move away from La Liga following several spats with the club. Scolari had a five-year spell as Portugal coach — with Ronaldo as key man. ‘Big Phil’ said: “He has […]
ANDRES INIESTA has admitted he could leave Barcelona for China — and will reveal his final decision before the end of April. The legendary midfielder, 33, has spent his entire career with the Catalans and is considered one of the greatest players of his generation. Iniesta has been heavily linked with a move to Tianjian […]
JOSE FONTE, Yannick Carrasco and Nicolas Gaitan began life in the Chinese Super League with a dreadful 8-0 thrashing. Dalian Yifang were expecting big things from the trio after splashing £50million to bring them to the Far East this week. But an inspired performance from ex-Chelsea star Oscar led to them being taught a harsh […]