Chinese FA exiles storied but debt ridden Guangzhou to  amateur football

January 8 – It wasn’t so long ago that the Chinse Super League (CSL) was flying high boasting superstar players and salaries but that is in the rear view mirror and confirmed by the fact that the most successful club, Guangzhou FC, will not play professionally next season because of their failure to pay off enough of their substantial debt.

Eight times Guangzhou FC have been champions of the CSL, however that counts for nothing as they have been refused permission by the Chinese Football...