Yearender: Top 10 Chinese sports news events in 2018

File photo taken on Dec. 20, 2018 shows people attending the Chinese Footbal Association Professional League Conclusion Conference in east China's Shanghai Municipality. The Chinese Football Association introduced more exacting regulations from next season to dampen spending by clubs, including a salary cap. The CFA has also decided to set standards for national team players and announced a plan to raise the level of women's football. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)