The FC crew discuss the latest big-money offers coming out of China and react to Uli Hoeness’ comments on CSL spending.
Kashima Antlers started their 2017 campaign with a defeat to FC Tokyo at the weekend.
Japan’s J.League kicked off its 2017 season on Saturday with a typical demonstration of unpredictability with only one of the top four from last year picking up three points. Kashima Antlers, 2016 champs, scored twice against Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in December but failed to do so at home to FC Tokyo at the weekend.
The curtain-raising did not get that much attention outside the country. At the moment, it may not be an exaggeration to say that the Chinese Super League…