Yutang Weekly (6.22-6.27)

European countries willing to cooperate in football reform

A meeting named “Sports and Education: Perspectives of China and Europe” was held last Friday in Beijing. This meeting was part of the events that celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between Europe and China.

Qbao derby confirmed in China this summer

Spanish BBVA Primera Liga clubs Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano will play each other in a friendly game in China on June 29th.The news which was confirmed on the clubs' respective websites is a result of the fact thatboth outfits have share the same sponsor; the Chinese mobile applications company Qbao and the match will be played in Nanjing, where Qbao have their headquarters.

Shanghai to hold 2015 Italian Super Cup in August

The Director of United Vansen, Wang Hui confirmed that 2015 Italian Super Cup would take place in Shanghai on August 8th. The contract allowed 3 Super Cups during 2009-2013 while in 2013 and 2014, the venues changed due to the schedule.

Cristiano Ronaldo to visit China in July

Portugal super soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo will pay a visit to China in July after the launching ceremony of MTG’s new products in Japan.MTG company is an official partner of Oscar Academy Awards and Grammy Awards. Its major products are beauty apparatuses which had got praises from world-wide customers. MTG has been regarded as a rapidly growing company by Forbes. Ronaldo’s visit to China is also a constituent part of the company’s launching ceremony.

The partnership between QuanJian and Teda comes to an end

Key sponsor of China’s Tianjin Teda Football Club, QuanJian Company, may have decided to end its sponsorship yesterday evening. Up to now, QuanJian might have applied for the ending of cooperation, and the final step is just to wait for the final agreement from Tianjin Government.

KIA partners with 2015 FIBA Asia Championships in China

FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and KIA Motors, a leading global car manufacturer, announced they are teaming up for the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship and 2015 FIBA Asia Women's Championship. As part of the partnership, KIA will serve as Presenting Partner of the two continental championships, the region's biggest basketball events this year.

China's deputy sports head under probe

Xiao Tian, deputy director of China's General Administration of Sport (GASC), is under investigation for severe discipline violations, according to the official website of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on Thursday.

Jeremy Lin started Tag Heuer China Tour

NBA star Jeremy Lin poses with children of a basketball summer camp during a TAG Heuer Challenge event in Beijing, June 22, 2015. The Swiss Avant-Garde watchmaker says Jeremy Lin is the perfect representative of “Don’t Crack Under Pressure.”