Soccer sensation

Guizhou's Village Super League shares passion with Brazilian players

China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-21 16:29
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Soccer players from a Sao Paulo team arrive at the Village Super League stadium in Rongjiang county, Guizhou province, on Oct 3. WEI GUIJIN / FOR CHINA DAILY

Rongjiang, a small county in the mountains of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has been attracting global attention through its uniquely "village-style" soccer matches.

Known as cun chao, or the Village Super League, the games are organized and played primarily by local villagers with prizes often featuring agricultural products.

The league is now stepping onto the international stage, especially through friendly matches with teams such as those from Brazil competing alongside local players.

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