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Persistence of division: after the Berlin Wall

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Challenges of the Chinese National Football Team

This chapter delves into the struggles of the Chinese national football team since their 2002 World Cup appearance, focusing on the efforts to enhance their performance through grassroots initiatives and foreign player naturalization. It also addresses the mixed opinions among fans about the implications of including foreign players, revealing deeper social and cultural tensions in sports identity.

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