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10/04/2024

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09/04/2023

China's Football Dream Crumbles: Factors Behind the Decline

Background and Ambitions

In 2011, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a plan to turn China into a footballing superpower, with a vision to win the World Cup. The Chinese Football Association's plan in 2016 to make the country a world football superpower by 2050 was accompanied by a surge in spending on the Chinese Super League (CSL), attracting foreign superstars.

The Decline

The decline began with the pandemic, which left the sport in tatters. State-affiliated firms and developers could no longer provide funds to the CSL due to the economic downturn. Strict pandemic rules also meant fewer fans watching live games, leading to fewer sponsors. Clubs struggled to pay wages, and many foreign players and coaches quit, citing the government's zero-Covid stance that made it impossible to see their families.

Naturalization of Foreign Players

The influx of foreign players with Chinese citizenship was seen as a way to elevate standards. Five Brazilians naturalized, and other foreign-born players with Chinese heritage also became eligible to play for the national team. However, all five Brazilians left China during the pandemic, and one even renounced his Chinese nationality. Peruvian Roberto Siucho, who became a Chinese national, renaturalized as a Peruvian and returned to his old club.

Impact of Covid-19

The pandemic caused havoc for firms bankrolling player salaries. Clubs had to shut down as they struggled to balance the books or keep up with superstar wages. Sponsors also disappeared, leading to empty stadiums and hit gate receipts. The pandemic exacerbated the CSL's financial scenario, accelerating its downfall and making it almost impossible to gain revenue from league sponsors and broadcasters.

Fallout and Future

The men's national team's slide through the rankings shows that raising the level of soccer local players were exposed to did not filter through to the national team. The women's team, considered a dark horse for the Women's World Cup in July, is the only silver lining. Corruption scandals also emerged in Chinese soccer, with FIFA representatives and CFA figures under investigation. A popular actor on Weibo called the men's team an embarrassment, and China's chances of hosting the World Cup seem far-fetched for now.

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08/04/2023

A conservative judge in Texas has issued an order that could suspend the approval of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions by women across the US. This decision, made by District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, has the potential to impact abortion rights, even in states with strong protections in place. Kacsmaryk paused his ruling for seven days to allow the federal government to appeal, which the Justice Department and the drug manufacturer have quickly announced they will do.

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08/04/2023

China threatens Taiwan as US shows support. : China has issued threats against Taiwan after the country’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, met with US lawmakers. The Chinese Communist Party has promised “resolute and forceful” measures, but foreign policy expert Michael Pillsbury believes the country’s rhetoric is little more than a facade, stating that China’s “greatest fear is that we will go ahead and announce that Taiwan is not a part of China”. He added that the US has never formally recognised Taiwan.

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07/04/2023

Colombian singer Karol G recently took to Instagram to express her disappointment over her latest magazine cover for GQ Mexico. In a two-photo post shared on April 6, Karol G showcased a selfie without makeup and the actual magazine cover. The artist revealed that she was thankful to the magazine for giving her an opportunity as part of the brand’s inaugural Global Creativity Awards. However, she alleged that despite telling them that she was uncomfortable with the “many” edits that they made to her cover, the magazine did nothing about it.

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07/04/2023

The NBA has seen many great players over the last 40 years, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O’Neal, but the rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the 1980s remains one of the most iconic in basketball history. The league has been searching for a similar rivalry ever since, and the closest we have come is Kevin Durant and LeBron James. However, the two have not faced off in five years, and it is uncertain how many more opportunities fans will have to see them play against each other.

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07/04/2023

Actor Lance Reddick, famous for his roles in "The Wire" and the "John Wick" franchise, was found dead in his home on March 17. A statement from his family attorney, James Hornstein, disputes the cause of death listed on Reddick's death certificate. The document claims that Reddick died from ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. However, Hornstein states that this information is "wholly inconsistent" with Reddick's personal fitness and lifestyle.
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