The Chinese Super League (CSL) has confirmed that Tianjin Tiger FC have been relegated from the top flight for the second consecutive season.

In a statement released on Monday, the league's governing body said that Tianjin Tiger had failed to meet the financial requirements set by the league's board of directors.

"The CSL Board of Directors has decided to place Tianjin Tiger in the relegation zone for the upcoming 2019-2020 season," the statement read.

"Following this decision, Tianjin Tiger will be relegated to the second tier of Chinese football."

The decision was met with shock and disappointment among fans and supporters of the club, who had hoped that they would be able to compete at the highest level of the game.

However, the club's owners have already announced their intention to appeal the decision in court.

"We are disappointed but understand that our failure to meet the financial requirements set by the CSL Board of Directors has resulted in us being placed in the relegation zone," said Tianjin Tiger FC chairman Li Jinhua.

"We will continue to work hard to improve our financial situation and hope to return to the top flight in the near future."

Despite the setback, the club remains committed to providing quality footballing entertainment to its fans and supporters.

"We will continue to provide high-quality football matches and support to our fans and supporters throughout the next season," added Mr Li.

It is not clear when the club may be able to return to the top flight, but they remain hopeful that they will be able to do so in the coming years.

For now, the focus will be on ensuring that the club can continue to provide entertainment to its fans and supporters while also working towards improving their financial position.

Overall, it is clear that the Tianjin Tiger FC relegation is a setback for the club and its fans, but one that is sure to be overcome through hard work and determination.