China’s World Cup heartbreak sparks star turn for referee Ma Ning
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China, again shut out from the World Cup, cheers on referee Ma Ning, whose strict demeanor and social-media savvy have made him the tournament’s best-known Chinese figure, fueling interviews and sponsorships as he considers retirement after the event.
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