What the fuck are they chasing a sport created by the British opium warlords? Granted, the history of soccer can be traced back to China, but shouldn't they invent their own version of chink "football" rather than importing and following the ang moh gaos blindly?
The Great Ball of China: How Chinese president Xi Jinping is pouring billions into football to relegate the Premier League to the second division
Leader's love of football has led to huge sums being pumped in the game
The eye-watering sums of money involved mean top players are moving east
The Chinese government hope a boom in sports will bring economic benefits
Big stars have been brought in from around the world, including Oscar (left) and Hulk (right)
President Xi and David Cameron famously took a selfie with Man City star Sergio Aguero
President Xi said he wants China to win the World Cup in the next 15 years.
China are currently 83rd in the FIFA rakings, between Antigua & Barbuda and the Faroe Islands.
They have only appeared at a World Cup finals once before, going out at the group stage without scoring a single goal.
President Xi’s Great Chinese Soccer Dream
The Great Ball of China: How Chinese president Xi Jinping is pouring billions into football to relegate the Premier League to the second division
Leader's love of football has led to huge sums being pumped in the game
The eye-watering sums of money involved mean top players are moving east
The Chinese government hope a boom in sports will bring economic benefits
Big stars have been brought in from around the world, including Oscar (left) and Hulk (right)
President Xi and David Cameron famously took a selfie with Man City star Sergio Aguero
President Xi said he wants China to win the World Cup in the next 15 years.
China are currently 83rd in the FIFA rakings, between Antigua & Barbuda and the Faroe Islands.
They have only appeared at a World Cup finals once before, going out at the group stage without scoring a single goal.
President Xi’s Great Chinese Soccer Dream
