Shanghai Soccer Team's Stadium Damaged by Fire

A large fire damaged part of Hongkou stadium, the home ground of Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, on Tuesday, March 28. The blaze, which broke out early in the day, damaged part of the building’s exterior.

There were no reports of any injuries.

It’s believed the fire began in a section of the stadium used by climbers.

Shanghai Shenhua hit the headlines in 2016 when they paid over $89 million for Argentine striker Carlos Tevez. Credit: Weibo/u/5091901954 via Storyful