Chinese President Xi Jinping has been known as a huge fan of soccer. Now that he serves the highest position in China, his government is working to achieve three goals: another World Cup qualification, an occasion as the host nation and an eventual World Cup victory.
The Soccer Fanatic in Xi Jinping
Jed Santos | Mar 02, 2015 08:53 PM EST
President Xi Jinping receives a jersey with his name worn by Argentinean soccer superstar Lionel Messi, July 2014.
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