Jiangsu FC was one of the big names in Chinese soccer and the reigning champion.

江蘇FC是中國足球的大戶之一，也是衛冕冠軍。

But now the country's top league has been thrown into turmoil by news that the club will immediately cease operations.

但現在國內的頂級聯賽卻因為俱樂部將立即停止營運的消息而陷入動盪。

The announcement came from owner Sunni group over the weekend.

上週末，業主孫儷集團發佈了這一消息。

The retailer says it wants to focus on its core business, leaving other assets at risk.

該零售商表示，它希望專注於其核心業務，讓其他資產面臨風險。

Jiangsu says it hopes new backers could come in, failing that there will be a big hole to fill domestically.

江蘇表示，希望新的支持者能進來，如果不能，國內將有一個很大的窟窿需要填補。

And in the Asian Champions League, Jiangsu celebrated its first title win in November.

而在亞冠聯賽中，江蘇隊在11月迎來了自己的第一個冠軍。

The squad included star Brazilian winger Alex Teixeira, signed for over $60 million but there were signs of brewing trouble.

球隊中包括巴西明星邊鋒特謝拉，以超過6000萬美元的價格簽下，但有醞釀麻煩的跡象。

Teixeira refused to sign a new contract and the club's coach was reported to be departing.

特謝拉拒絕簽署新合同，俱樂部教練據說要離職。

Such news sparked speculation about the club's financial viability.

這樣的消息引發了人們對俱樂部財務狀況的猜測。

Now the fallout from signings move could also be felt far beyond China.

現在，簽約舉動的影響也可能遠遠超出中國。

The firm also owns top level Italian club into Milan.

該公司還擁有意大利頂級俱樂部進米蘭。