Guangzhou Football Club announce withdrawal from the Chinese Football League: "We extend our sincerest apologies to everyone from all walks of life who care about and support Guangzhou Football Club, as well as to our loyal fans. At the same time, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your understanding and tolerance. We remain steadfast in our commitment to handling all follow-up matters diligently and will continue to support the development of Chinese football, as well as football in Guangdong and Guangzhou."