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With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee
Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
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According to BBC News’s source item, With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee, Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.
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- With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy refereeBBC News - 2026-06-09T23:49:56+00:00
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