The Guangzhou City Sports Club (CSL) has announced that they have failed to meet the requirements for re-election in the Chinese football league system.
In a statement released on Friday, the club stated that they had been notified by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) regarding their failure to meet the requirements for re-election. The CFA is responsible for overseeing and regulating the domestic football leagues in China.
According to the statement, the CSL was unable to secure a spot in the second tier of the Chinese football league system after failing to complete all necessary administrative procedures for re-election. This meant that they would no longer be able to participate in the league and face the possibility of being relegated to the third tier.
The CFA has not yet issued any formal ruling on the matter, but it appears that the CSL will need to seek additional legal advice before proceeding with their application for re-election.
It remains to be seen whether the CSL will be able to successfully regain their place in the league and return to the top tier of Chinese football. However, if they do manage to make a comeback, it will likely come as a relief for fans who have been waiting for years for them to return to the top flight of the Chinese football league system.