China failed to qualify for the World Cup, so soccer-loving fans are cheering for a referee instead
Despite the sportโs passionate fan base in China, the menโs national team has struggled to succeed on the world stage. Efforts to strengthen the program, including investments in academies, pitch construction and youth leagues backed by President Xi Jinping, have yet to deliver international results. And despite years of speculation about a Chinese effort to one day host the tournament, Beijingโฆ









