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Chinese Super League: Time to Slow Down?

The CFA vice President Zhang Jian talks about the growth of football in China and the prospect of hosting the World Cup. And coach Matt Ward discusses his problems in Ghana.

The vice President of the Chinese FA, Zhang Jian, criticises the standard of football in Asia. He also raises concerns about Chinese clubs spending huge amounts of money to attract players from Europe and South America. And coach Matt Ward discusses his problems he faced working in Ghana.

(Photo: Ultra supporters and fans of the Beijing Guoan FC cheer together during their match against Chongcing Lifan FC in Chinese Super League. Credit: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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