Maradona to be ambassador of Chinese Super League
Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona will become the ambassador of the Chinese Super League, the former footballer announced on Instagram on Thursday. The 16-club league reportedly saw over ?2,591 crore (£320 million) being spent on transfers, but matches failed to draw spectators. Ex-Chelsea players Oscar and Ramires, and ex-Manchester City player Carlos Tevez are playing in the tournament.
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona announced on Thursday that he will be the new ambassador of the Chinese Super League (CSL). (Also read: Diego Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role)On his Instagram account, Maradona said: "Thank you very much Ms. Tang Qinghui for this opportunity you are giving me to work in China, I will be eternally grateful!" 