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Givanildo Vieira de Souza Urawa Red Diamonds, Shanghai SIPG and Kashima Antlers won their AFC Champions League group stage openers on Tuesday.

Demba Ba Mousa Dembele is heading to the Chinese Super League - but how have previous stars fared in China?

Renato Soares de Oliveira Augusto Oscar joined Shanghai SIPG from Chelsea and his Brazil team-mate Renato Augusto convinced him to make the move.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Brazil international Hulk was carried off on a stretcher on his Shanghai SIPG debut, having earlier given his side the lead.

Alexei Smertin Hulk has been replaced as a draw assistant for the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to his commitments with club Zenit, according to FIFA.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Brazil must bring back "joy" to their football and win back the supporters' backing, according to forward Hulk.

Andre Villas-Boas Hulk impressed in Zenit's 3-1 Champions League win over Lyon, and head coach Andre Villas-Boas was quick to praise the Brazil star's impact.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Zenit are just one win away from the Champions League knockout stages as Hulk's screamer helped sink Lyon 3-1 on Tuesday.

Willian Borges Da Silva Under pressure to keep his Brazil spot early in World Cup qualifying, Willian says the decision will be down to his head coach Dunga.

Givanildo Vieira de Souza Lyon could be eliminated from the Champions League if they lose to Zenit and Valencia beat Gent, but that rouses Hubert Fournier.