Chinese team from coronavirus epicentre invited to 'Clasico' in Madrid


MADRID (Reuters) - The Chinese Super League football team from the city where the coronavirus originated has been invited to Sunday's La Liga title showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

A statement from La Liga's organising body on Thursday said Wuhan Zall had been invited to the league's headquarters on the day of the 'Clasico' "with the objective of showing support for the people of China".

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