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Bayern boosts China’s master plan for soccer
Bayern Munich has ramped up its efforts to tap Chinese talent and markets as Germany continues to add its expertise to China’s drive for soccer supremacy.
The Bundesliga giant has announced plans to open the FC Bayern Football School Shenzhen in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on the heels of opening an office in Shanghai last week to grow its Asian fanbase.
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