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Chinese fans follow World Cup stars amid national team's absence

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Chinese football fans are following the World Cup despite their national team's absence from the tournament for 24 years. Many supporters are cheering for star players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, or even for referees, as they watch the games in various international locations. One student expressed a desire for China to one day qualify for the World Cup. AI

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Chinese fans follow World Cup stars amid national team's absence

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