China cannot spend its way to soccer greatness
- Written by Mary Gallagher, Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is one of the most powerful people on the planet.
He is also a soccer fan.
Since taking office in 2013, Xi has put soccer squarely at the center of his ambitious plan to turn China into a wealthy superpower. Xi has a “World Cup dream.” He wants China to qualify for, host and eventually win the World...