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Today's Episode: China has over 1.4 billion people, so why has its men's football team struggled for so long? Do Chinese people even like football? And why do fans criticise the national team but still support it? Let's explore the story behind Chinese football. Membership Preview: How do Chinese news headlines report the FIFA World Cup? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we'll learn Chinese through real headlines, explore useful football vocabulary, and discover how just a few Chinese character...
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