German media has confirmed that French striker Anthony Modeste is on the verge of completing a high-profile move to Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian for a fee of 35.7 million euros, roughly 277 million yuan. The news has sparked intense debate among fans following global transfers on platforms like Cricket Exchange, as the deal had previously appeared to collapse before being dramatically revived. Initially, negotiations between Cologne and Tianjin Quanjian broke down when the Chinese club insisted on paying the 35 million euro fee in installments rather than in a single payment. On top of that, Modeste’s agent and intermediaries demanded hefty commissions, which further stalled progress. Cologne even announced officially that talks were […]

For years, Chinese television broadcasters have operated under a distorted pricing and protection system, with little ability to generate revenue independently. Industry insiders argue that if even the Chinese Super League cannot break through the valuation ceiling, then the dream of building a five-trillion-yuan sports industry would remain far-fetched. Ti’ao Power’s acquisition of the CSL media rights for 80 billion yuan over five years has become a landmark case, and for fans following these developments on Cricket Exchange, it signals a shift toward a more professional sports economy. Ti’ao Power has promised not to burden local TV stations with expensive rights fees, yet they are considering future pay-per-view models for selected matches. Such a system […]

This season has witnessed the meteoric rise of Kylian Mbappe, the 18-year-old prodigy from Monaco who has lit up both Ligue 1 and the Champions League with his dazzling performances. Since March, he has secured a regular starting role, and in the five Champions League knockout matches he has featured in, he has scored five times. His brilliance has stunned the footballing world, with many already hailing him as the next Thierry Henry. Fans worldwide continue to follow his journey on platforms like Cricket Exchange, where his rapid ascent has become one of the most talked-about stories of the year. Naturally, Mbappe’s rise has attracted the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs. French outlet L’Équipe recently […]