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During a tightly contested match, Paraguay’s aggressive tactics drew sharp criticism from Chinese supporters, who praised Ma Ning’s strict approach and questioned the performance of Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev.
Even without a spot in the 2026 World Cup, soccer captures the imagination of millions in China, from bustling cities to devoted supporters of teams like Argentina, while referee Ma Ning and stars such as Lionel Messi become cultural icons. Local companies are capitalizing on the surge, producing merchandise and seeing takeaway orders soar during matches.