The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has announced plans to form its own national eSports football team, kindling hopes for players like Zhao. — Pixabay
BEIJING: Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did – not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.
As the global popularity of football eSports grows, China is vying for success on the virtual pitch, following decades of struggles in the real-life sport.
