Plenty of players but no grassroots: can China ever grow into a footballing giant?
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-07-08 09:53 UTC+10:00
Section: China
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Asia, Europe, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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Some of its amateur matches pull in bigger crowds than European leagues but are more of a spectacle than a pathway to the professional game, say experts
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