China may have missed out – once again – on qualifying for the World Cup, but that’s done nothing to dampen local enthusiasm for the domestic game.
Chinese club games regularly attract tens of thousands of fans.
Beijing’s top team Guoan is one of the biggest with many supporters coming just to watch the players train.
We visit one practice session to ask onlookers what’s behind their love of the game.
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