In the passionate world of soccer, a saddening story quietly staged. Once upon a time, the Shenzhen team, the glorious champion of the first year of the Chinese Super League, has now sadly announced its dissolution. Lamentably, only five of the 12 teams that reigned supreme in the beginning remain today.
These five resilient teams are: Shandong Taishan, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua and Qingdao Hainiu. They have maintained their love and dedication to soccer through the years.
Looking back at the first year of the Chinese Super League, the heroics of those 12 teams are still fresh in our minds. Here are the glorious moments:
