Football Association of the People's Republic of China
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The Football Association of the People's Republic of China (Simplified Chinese
: 中国足球协会; Traditional Chinese
: 中國足球協會; pinyin
: Zhōngguó Zúqiú Xiéhuì), or commonly known as the Chinese Football Association (CFA), is the governing body of football
in the People's Republic of China
. Original formed in Beijing
during 1924 the association would affiliate itself with FIFA
in 1931 before relocating to Taiwan
following the end of Chinese Civil War
(see Chinese Taipei Football Association
). Re-established during 1955 in Beijing once again the CFA would not affiliate itself with any other major association until it joined the Asian Football Confederation
in 1974 and then with FIFA once more in 1979. Since rejoining FIFA the CFA have been a non-governmental, nonprofit organization despite being associated with the Chinese General Administration of Sport.
in 1931, it was relocated to Taiwan following the end of Chinese Civil War
(see Chinese Taipei Football Association
).
The current Chinese Football Association was founded in the People's Republic of China
after 1949. Its headquarters is located in Beijing
. The current President is Wei Di.
In 1994, the CFA formed a professional league consisting of the China Jia A and Jia B divisions, each having twelve clubs with two clubs being promoted and relegated from their respective league every year.
Beginning with the 2004 season, the former Jia A division was replaced by the Chinese Super League
or CSL with the Jia B division being renamed as the new Jia A league. The "Jia League
" is often called the "China League".
China also has national teams for both men
and women
. The women have been more competitive internationally than the men, losing in a penalty shootout
to the USA
in the 1999 Women's World Cup
final, and also finishing fourth in 1995
.
Chairman
Full-time Vice-Chairman
Simplified Chinese character
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: 中国足球协会; Traditional Chinese
Traditional Chinese character
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: 中國足球協會; pinyin
Pinyin
Pinyin is the official system to transcribe Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. It is also often used to teach Mandarin Chinese and spell Chinese names in foreign publications and used as an input method to enter Chinese characters into...
: Zhōngguó Zúqiú Xiéhuì), or commonly known as the Chinese Football Association (CFA), is the governing body of football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. Original formed in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
during 1924 the association would affiliate itself with FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
in 1931 before relocating to Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
following the end of Chinese Civil War
Chinese Civil War
The Chinese Civil War was a civil war fought between the Kuomintang , the governing party of the Republic of China, and the Communist Party of China , for the control of China which eventually led to China's division into two Chinas, Republic of China and People's Republic of...
(see Chinese Taipei Football Association
Chinese Taipei Football Association
Chinese Taipei Football Association is the governing body of football in the Republic of China. Its official name in Chinese is the Football Association of the Republic of China, but it is billed as the Chinese Taipei FA abroad and uses the English initials on its badge .- History :* 1936:...
). Re-established during 1955 in Beijing once again the CFA would not affiliate itself with any other major association until it joined the Asian Football Confederation
Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
in 1974 and then with FIFA once more in 1979. Since rejoining FIFA the CFA have been a non-governmental, nonprofit organization despite being associated with the Chinese General Administration of Sport.
Overview
The original China Football Association was founded in 1924. Affiliated to FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
in 1931, it was relocated to Taiwan following the end of Chinese Civil War
Chinese Civil War
The Chinese Civil War was a civil war fought between the Kuomintang , the governing party of the Republic of China, and the Communist Party of China , for the control of China which eventually led to China's division into two Chinas, Republic of China and People's Republic of...
(see Chinese Taipei Football Association
Chinese Taipei Football Association
Chinese Taipei Football Association is the governing body of football in the Republic of China. Its official name in Chinese is the Football Association of the Republic of China, but it is billed as the Chinese Taipei FA abroad and uses the English initials on its badge .- History :* 1936:...
).
The current Chinese Football Association was founded in the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
after 1949. Its headquarters is located in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. The current President is Wei Di.
In 1994, the CFA formed a professional league consisting of the China Jia A and Jia B divisions, each having twelve clubs with two clubs being promoted and relegated from their respective league every year.
Beginning with the 2004 season, the former Jia A division was replaced by the Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
or CSL with the Jia B division being renamed as the new Jia A league. The "Jia League
Chinese Football Association Jia League
The China League One is the second tier professional league for Chinese football clubs. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. Above the League One is Chinese Super League....
" is often called the "China League".
China also has national teams for both men
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
and women
China women's national football team
The China women's national football team represents the People's Republic of China in international women's football.- Records :China had held the record of going for 442 minutes without conceding a World Cup goal, until it was broken by Germany on September 26, 2007, when Germany beat Norway 3-0...
. The women have been more competitive internationally than the men, losing in a penalty shootout
Penalty shootout (football)
A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
to the USA
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
in the 1999 Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup 1999
-Teams:16 teams participated in the final tournament. The teams were:-Squads:For a list of all squads that played in the final tournament, see 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup squads.-Match officials:...
final, and also finishing fourth in 1995
FIFA Women's World Cup 1995
The FIFA Women's World Cup 1995 was held in Sweden and won by Norway.-Venues:-Teams:As in the previous edition of the FIFA Women's World cup, held in 1991, 12 teams participated in the final tournament...
.
Chairman and Full-time Vice-Chairman
When the Chinese Football Association re-established themselves in 1955 they would be a subordinate of the General Administration of Sport and would hire a cadre of Chairman who had served with the Chinese national football team as either a manager or player during their career. This changed in 1989 when the association demanded more professionalism and started to separate itself as a non-governmental, nonprofit organization and hired a Full-time Vice-Chairman to oversee the development of football in China. Dealing with the administration of disciplinary matters, the league and general organisation of the national team including the hiring and dismissing of the Chinese national team managers has made this role become the most prominent position within the whole of the CFA, while the role of the Chairman has become purely ceremonial.Chairman
- Huang Zhong (1955–1979)
- Li Fenglou (1979–1985)
- Yuan Weimin (1985–1989)
- Nian Weisi (1989–1992)
- Yuan Weimin (1992–2004)
- Liu Peng (2004–Present)
Full-time Vice-Chairman
- Sun Baorong (1989–1992)
- Jun-Sheng Wang (1992–2000)
- Yan Shiduo (2000–2004)
- Xie Yalong (2005–2008)
- Nan Yong (2009)
- Wei Di (2010–Present)
Men's
- Super LeagueChinese Super LeagueThe Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
- FA CupChinese FA CupThe Chinese FA Cup is the national knockout cup competition in China organised by the Chinese Football Association. Its current format started in the 1995 season.In the new season, 2011 it was announced, that current Chinese FA Cup will start in May....
- League OneChinese Football Association Jia LeagueThe China League One is the second tier professional league for Chinese football clubs. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. Above the League One is Chinese Super League....
- League TwoChinese Football Association Yi LeagueChina League Two is the third tier league of the People's Republic of China. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. Above the League Two is the premier league - the Chinese Super League and the League One.League Two has two groups, northern and southern...
- League ThreeChinese Football Association Bing LeagueThe China Amateur Football League is the fourth-tier football league of the People's Republic of China. The league is under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association. There is no promotion or relegation between China Amateur Football League and China League Two...
Youth
- Reserve League
- U-19 League
- U-17 League
- U-15 League
- University League
Women's
- Women's Super League
- Women's Championship
- FA Women's Cup
- Women's Super Cup