Chinese football club removed from Asian Champions League for failing to pay

In the statement made by AFC, it was stated that “the license of the club was canceled because it did not fulfill its payment commitments”.

The statement did not include details of what payments the club did not make, while the Chinese media had the newsIt was also reported that there was a disagreement about payment with Kevin Stotz, assistant of Felix Magath, who coached his team in the 2016-2017 season.

By winning the Chinese Federation Cup last year Asia Champions LeagueShandong Luneng, who qualified to qualify, would play in Group J with a third team from Hong Kong’s Kitchee, Thailand’s qualifying round with Port FC.

Another team will replace Shandong Luneng in the competition, which will start in April.

Source: Anadolu Agency / Emre Aytekin