China set to buy its way to the top of world football

09 February 2016 - 02:19

By Ned Kelly in Shanghai, ©The Daily Telegraph

Perhaps more than any other club in the country, Shanghai SIPG epitomise the revolution gripping Chinese football. The club were formed just a decade ago, and have been in the top flight for only three seasons, having been bolstered by a huge government-backed cash injection in the last year.They will make their AFC Champions League debut tonight in a qualifier against Thais Muangthong United.

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