Chinese football back at square one after investment boom | Sports | German football and major international sports news | DW

In 2011 the chi nese Super League title went to the city of Guangzhou for the first time, just a year after the club was bought by Evergrande. Funded by the giant property developer, Guangzhou won seven more titles and two Asian Championships in the next eight years. In 2021, however, Evergrande are $305 billion (€261 billion) in debt and the club's future is uncertain. It is a tale that reflects the roller coaster ride that Chinese football in general has been on over the past decade. Guangzhou spent big on famous imports, including former Brazil international Paulinho and coaches…