Name: China's U-23 breakthrough: A new beginning for Chinese football?
Uploaded: 2026-01-26T13:50:10+08:00
Duration: 34 min 56 s
Description: This week on Sideline Story, we turn to a rare bright moment for Chinese football. China's U-23 national team has made history by reaching the Asian Cup final for the first time, the country's best result at any level in over twenty years. But beyond

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This week on Sideline Story, we turn to a rare bright moment for Chinese football. China's U-23 national team has made history by reaching the Asian Cup final for the first time, the country's best result at any level in over twenty years. But beyond the result, what made this team different? From defensive discipline and tactical flexibility to a new wave of young talent, we look at what this U-23 side got right and whether it offers a realistic blueprint for the future. So is this just a memorable tournament run, or the start of a genuine reset for Chinese football?

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