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 ISTBrazil international Oscar gets eight-game ban over China brawl
Oscar, who was not booked at the time of the scrap, is one of the most high-profile players in the Chinese Super League (CSL) after he joined SIPG for an Asian-record 60 million euros this season.
Jun 22, 2017, 20:31 PM ISTWATCH: Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar sparks mass brawl during Chinese Super League clash
Oscar lost his cool at the end of the first half , just moments after assisting his compatriot Hulk to make it 1-1 at the Yuexiushan Stadium.
Jun 19, 2017, 17:17 PM ISTWayne Rooney, Diego Costa in focus as China transfer window opens
Brazilian international Oscar moved to Shanghai SIPG for 60 million euros ($67 million) as Chinese clubs splashed an unprecedented 388 million euros the January-February window.
Jun 16, 2017, 16:10 PM ISTChelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar set to join Shanghai SIPG for around £60m
The 25-year-old Brazil midfielder, snared for a reported £60 million, becomes just the latest top player in his prime lured to the mega-rich Super League.
Dec 23, 2016, 16:26 PM ISTBrazilian striker Hulk to join Chinese club Shanghai SIPG in a record USD 60 million deal
Website transfermarkt, which tracks dealings in the sport, put the fee at 58 million euros.
Jun 29, 2016, 13:56 PM IST