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2025.06.24 16:32 GMT+8

Why does China fall for 'Su Super League' without football stars?

Updated 2025.06.24 16:32 GMT+8
CGTN Radio

This week, Sideline Story dives into China's viral grassroots football sensation – the Jiangsu Football City League, or the "Su Super League." Forget European giants; this summer, Jiangsu province became football's unlikely epicenter with a 13-city showdown where pros play alongside amateurs, tickets sell out in minutes and regional pride turns every match into a cultural derby. We explore why a league without superstars packed stadiums, how Jiangsu's unique "scattered" identity fuels fierce rivalries, and whether this model can redefine sports tourism in China.

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