There will be more like me, says naturalised China striker Elkeson
The Guangzhou Evergrande forward broke new ground for Chinese football earlier this month when he became the first player without Chinese heritage to be included in the country`s national squad when he was selected for September`s World Cup qualifiers.
Aug 30, 2019, 15:49 PM IST
Brazil-born Elkeson included in China squad in a landmark move
The Asian Football Confederation announced Elkeson`s inclusion in China`s squad on its official website on Sunday, ending weeks of speculation that the 30-year-old had been granted citizenship and would be a member of Marcello Lippi`s selection for the upcoming qualifiers for Qatar 2022.
Aug 18, 2019, 15:48 PM IST
Guangzhou Evergrande forge seven points clear in Chinese Super League
Second-half goals from Elkeson and Yang Liyu in the top-of-the-table clash earned Guangzhou the three points after Beijing`s Zhang Yuning had cancelled out Paulinho`s opener for the visitors.
Aug 11, 2019, 23:20 PM IST
CSL: Brazilian striker Elkeson makes Guangzhou Evergrande return
The 29-year-old returns to the club where he won three Chinese Super League titles and two Asian Champions League crowns in a three-year spell from 2013 before signing for SIPG at the start of 2016, where he won the league title last season.
Jul 09, 2019, 21:42 PM IST
