Shandong Taishan Pulls Out of AFC Champions League Due to Player Health Concerns
Shandong Taishan, a top Chinese Super League club, has withdrawn from the AFC Champions League Elite, citing “serious physical discomfort” among its players. The team was set to play South Korea’s Ulsan HD on Wednesday but did not show up for the match, resulting in their automatic disqualification from the tournament. In a brief statement…