Xi has spent billions of dollars trying to turn Beijing into a soccer powerhouse.
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief.
This week, as the FIFA World Cup heats up in North America, we explore the state of Chinese soccer and why—despite repeated attempts at reform—it hasn’t found success on the global stage.
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief.
This week, as the FIFA World Cup heats up in North America, we explore the state of Chinese soccer and why—despite repeated attempts at reform—it hasn’t found success on the global stage.
China’s Failed Soccer Ambitions
FIFA World Cup facilitates big prediction winners and losers - Taipei Times
中国のW杯熱に異変？ 瀬戸際交渉がつないだ全試合の地上波中継：朝日新聞
Qué tienen que hacer los países para ganar el Mundial, según The Economist
Economy of sports more than merely on-field action
FIFA’s Double Standard in Global Geopolitics
FIFA World Cup spotlights political tensions as crypto partnerships reshape fan engagement
O que um país deve fazer para ganhar a Copa do Mundo?
Xi Jinping’s masterplan was derailed by corruption and a top-down philosophy, writes Mark Dreyer
As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines, while its fans cheer on unlikely…
El plan maestro de Xi Jinping se ha visto frustrado por la corrupción y una filosofía de imposición desde arriba, escribe Mark…
Local tournaments ignite supporters and promote ethnic harmony, with thousands of pitches added in first decade towards 2050 goal.
As FIFA demanded soaring broadcasting fees, many Chinese viewers began questioning whether the World Cup still holds the same…
A pesar de los esfuerzos desde 2015, la selección masculina no ha clasificado a un Mundial desde 2002 y ocupa el puesto 91 en el…
