MESSI MAKES WORLD CUP MARK ... IN CHINESE ADS

Corporate giants spend $835 million, becoming biggest group of sponsors

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Argentina crashed out of the World Cup, but the face of Lionel Messi will still be featured on Chinese TV screens during the championships than the face of any other player.