• Chinese consortium thinks involvement will benefit nation’s football
• Some Chinese fans react sarcastically and angrily to news of tie-upChina’s president,Xi Jinping, has made no secret of his desire to convert the Middle Kingdom into a global footballing superpower that can one day host – and win a World Cup. This week, or with the news that a Chinese consortium had shelled out £265m for a 13% stake in the owners of Manchester City,that dream moved one step closer to reality. Related: Manchester City’s China venture is taking the club to powerful places | David Conn Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com