Chelsea vs Arsenal: Battle of Britain (In the Bird's Nest)

On July 22, the teams play a pre-season friendly at Beijing’s very own Bird's Nest. Don't follow two of the biggest teams in England? Don't worry – here's your cheat sheet.

by Nick Mateer, 17 July 2017

PHOTOS: Tom Brady Visits Shanghai and Beijing

The five-time Super Bowl winner is in China this week.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 21 June 2017

Memorial Service Held in Beijing for Fallen Football Star Cheick Tioté

A tear-filled service was held for Tioté on Tuesday following the former Newcastle and Ivory Coast midfielder's untimely death on June 5.

by Justine Lopez, 14 June 2017

Beijing Guoan Hire Former Leverkusen Manager Roger Schmidt as New Coach

Schmidt will start his new gig on July 1.

by Justine Lopez, 12 June 2017

Football Star Cheick Tioté Dies After Collapsing During Training in Beijing

The former Ivory Coast and Newcastle midfielder died unexpectedly at the age of 30 after fainting during practice with Beijing Enterprises on Monday.

by Justine Lopez, 06 June 2017

Beijing Will Soon Be Home to a Lionel Messi Theme Park

A lot of Chinese football fans are going to be really excited because in 2019 the capital will boast an entire theme park dedicated to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

by Justine Lopez, 05 June 2017

China Vows to Open 50,000 Football Schools, Beijing Follows Suit

Beijing is going football crazy. And no, we're not talking about American football.

by Justine Lopez, 22 February 2017

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