Economic woes take toll on Chinese soccer

Updated May 24 2020 - 4:06pm, first published 4:01pm
Chinese Super League soccer club Tianjin Tianhai is one of 16 to have ceased operations.
Chinese Super League soccer club Tianjin Tianhai is one of 16 to have ceased operations.

Economic woes are taking a toll on China's professional football clubs, with 11 being disqualified for failing to pay wages and five closing shop on their own terms, including last season's Chinese Super League side Tianjin Tianhai.

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