Beijing Guoan striker Zhang protests against suspension ruling

BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Guoan forward Zhang Yuning challenged the three-match ban the Chinese Football Association (CFA) slapped on him on Tuesday, saying it is an unacceptable taint.

The CFA announced the suspension ruling on Tuesday after Zhang received a red card and was consequently sent off in a Chinese Super League game against Zhejiang FC on August 16.

Zhang was penalized for his "viol