Shut out of the World Cup again, China roots for a referee

Shut out of the World Cup again, China roots for a referee

China’s national team failed to make the World Cup this year, again. But the country’s soccer fans have found someone else to cheer for on the field: a referee. With no players on the pitch, Ma Ning, 46, is the most prominent Chinese participant in this year’s tournament — and he’s parlayed his off...

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