Fans watch a local soccer match between Shanghai SIPG Football Club and Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club, at Hongkou Football Stadium, Shanghai, China, July 17, 2016. Picture taken July 17, 2016. REUTERS/David Stanway
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Big money signings and investments in storied European clubs, and the backing of a president who is an avid soccer fan: things should be looking up for millions of Chinese supporting the 'beautiful game'.
Not so, say some long-time football enthusiasts like Bian Minming, who fear the game is being taken away from them.
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