Chinese Super League To Be Broadcast In The U.K

The emerging Chinese Super League has been picked up by Sky Sports.

Sky Sports will air the games to UK viewers after finalising a deal with the season running from March to November as they've secured the rights for the next three seasons.

The Chinese revolution has seen them acquire some of the brightest talents from around the world offering extremely lucrative contracts to lure them from Europe to the Far East.

Former Premier League stars Graziano Pelle, Ramires as well as Hulk, Jackson Martinez, Alex Teixeira among others are set to grace China.

Gary Hughes, Sky Sports' head of football, was thrilled with their latest addition;

"This is more great news for football fans as we get set for our biggest ever season on Sky Sports. The Ping An Chinese Super League is attracting players from Europe and is creating a really exciting competition that will only add to an incredible line-up of live football on Sky Sports."

The first televised game on July 30th could feature ex-Newcastle United striker Obafemi Martins of Shanghai Greenland Shenhua take on Jiangsu Suning who boast ex-Chelsea midfielder Ramires.

A day later, former England boss Sven Goran-Eriksson's Shanghai SIPG face Guangzhou R&F. Coverage of both games begin at 12:30pm.

Topics: Chinese Super League

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