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Former Belgian PM caught up in the “Suchao” football fever

CGTN

09:38

Two decades after his last visit, former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has returned to Suzhou, a city that holds a special place in his heart. But this time, he's not here on a diplomatic mission. At the heart of his visit lies a different quest: to uncover the secret behind the unexpected rise of a grassroots football league—Suchao, or the Jiangsu Football City League. How has an amateur competition managed to ignite citywide enthusiasm? And what does it reveal about China's growing passion for football? Click and find out.

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