With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy refereeMa Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-06-10 09:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Asia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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With its national team failing to qualify again for the World Cup, China's football fans have adopted a referee as the country's star representative at the tournament, which begins on Thursday.
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