Dalian Professional

Dalian Professional

Rafael Benitez leaves Chinese club Dalian Pro, cites COVID-19 difficulties Rafael Benitez leaves Chinese club Dalian Pro, cites COVID-19 difficulties

Rafa Benitez has left Chinese Dalian Pro, with the Spaniard saying on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor in his decision.

Late Carrasco penalty earns Dalian draw against Jiangsu Late Carrasco penalty earns Dalian draw against Jiangsu

Jiangsu Suning missed the chance to move into the Chinese Super League's top four after Yannick Carrasco's secured Dalian Yifang a 1-1 draw.

CSL: Carrasco's late goal earns 10-man Dalian draw, promoted Shenzhen FC win CSL: Carrasco's late goal earns 10-man Dalian draw, promoted Shenzhen FC win

Yannick Carrasco's stoppage-time strike salvaged a point for 10 man Dalian Yifang as they secured a 1-1 Chinese Super League draw with Henan Jianye.

Chicago Fire set to sign Gaitan from Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang Chicago Fire set to sign Gaitan from Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang

Nicolas Gaitan fell victim to the Chinese Football Association's regulations that limit each club to just four foreign players.

Chinese club Dalian Yifang confirm Marek Hamsik signing from Napoli Chinese club Dalian Yifang confirm Marek Hamsik signing from Napoli

Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang have completed the signing of Slovenia international midfielder Marek Hamsik from Napoli.

Hamsik set to leave Napoli for Chinese Super League's Dalian Yifang Hamsik set to leave Napoli for Chinese Super League's Dalian Yifang

Marek Hamsik has been at San Paolo since joining from Brescia in 2007 and went onto become the club's record goal scorer and appearance maker.

Yannick Carrasco offered teammate €10,000 after allegedly breaking nose in training 'conflict' Yannick Carrasco offered teammate €10,000 after allegedly breaking nose in training 'conflict'

Dalian Yifang winger Yannick Carrasco has said he offered a teammate €10,000 to cover medical costs after allegedly breaking his nose.

Yannick Carrasco strikes as Dalian Yifang relegate Changchun Yatai in CSL Yannick Carrasco strikes as Dalian Yifang relegate Changchun Yatai in CSL

Yannick Carrasco was on target as Dalian Yifang's 2-0 CSL win over Changchun Yatai spared last year's second division champions demotion.

Jose Fonte leaves Dalian Yifang after only seven appearances Jose Fonte leaves Dalian Yifang after only seven appearances

Portugal international Jose Fonte has left Dalian Yifang after making just seven appearances for the Chinese Super League club in three months.

Diego Tardelli sees Shandong Luneng past Dalian Yifang; Mikel strikes for Tianjin Teda Diego Tardelli sees Shandong Luneng past Dalian Yifang; Mikel strikes for Tianjin Teda

Diego Tardelli scored twice as Shandong Luneng beat Dalian Yifang while John Obi Mikel scored as Tianjin Teda beat Guangzhou R&F.

Chinese Super League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Shanghai Port 30 +66 78
2 Shanghai Shenhua 30 +53 77
3 Chengdu Rongcheng 30 +34 59
4 Beijing Guoan 30 +30 56
5 Shandong Taishan 30 +9 48
6 Tianjin Jinmen Ti.. 30 -3 42
7 Zhejiang Professi.. 30 -5 38
8 Henan Songshan Lo.. 30 -5 36
9 Changchun Yatai 30 -12 32
10 Qingdao West Coas.. 30 -17 32
11 Wuhan Three Towns 30 -13 31
12 Qingdao Hainiu 30 -27 29
13 Cangzhou Mighty L.. 30 -24 29
14 Shenzhen Xinpengc.. 30 -26 29
15 Meizhou Hakka 30 -26 27
16 Nantong Zhiyun 30 -34 22
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