SOCCER 2009 - USD 3m Boost for Beijing Guoan FC
Jan 19, 2009 - Shenyang, Liaoning, China - Beijing is to invest 20 million yuan (US$2.93 million) in the citys Guoan football club in an attempt to improve the image of soccer in the Chinese capital. The money will be mainly spent on youth development but also help fund a friendly against world and European champions Manchester United in the city in July, according to Guoan general manager Li Xiaoming. FILE PHOTO: Zhou Ting of Beijing Guoan Football Club dribbles while competing against Liaoning Hongyuan Football Club during the 22nd round of the CFA (Chinese Football Association) Super League 2008 in Shenyang city, northeast Chinas Liaoning province, 18 October 2008
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