Topic - Chinese Super League

The Chinese Football Association Super League, commonly known as Chinese Super League (中超联赛) 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 Chinese Football Association (CFA). - Source: Wikipedia

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