December 19, 2011 8:28 AM
Tag: Football
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Iraq Loss Final Straw for China's Soccer Lovers: Adam Minter
At Bloomberg, Adam Minter explains fans’ rage and anguish at a 1-0 loss to Iraq which will almost certainly prevent China’s qualification for the 2014 World Cup. Blame for the defeat has been assigned to everything from the high cost of healthcare and the players’ alleged unmanliness to the ineptitude of governing bodies and, as ever, corruption.Yin Bo, one of China’sNovember 17, 2011 7:38 PM
Why China Fails at Football
The Economist traces the development of football (soccer) in China, a history filled with ulterior motives, corruption, p
Tackling Football in China
After taking in the Super Bowl at an Irish pub in Beijing on Monday morning, The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos reflects o
February 6, 2012 7:37 PM
China’s Football Chief Held In Matchfixing Probe
Reuters reports on the latest troubles of China’s beleaguered football association:Nan Yong, who took over as hea
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