China is in the throes of a multibillion-dollar splurge on new football stadiums, ramping up ambitions to be a superpower in the sport and host a ...
24 Apr 2020 01:54PMSHANGHAI: China is in the throes of a multibillion-dollar splurge on new football stadiums, ramping up ambitions to be a superpower in the sport and host a World Cup as early as 2030.
Evergrande Group, a major property developer founded by one of China's richest men, said it also intends to build two more 80,000-seater stadiums in China.Guangzhou Evergrande are two-time winners of the AFC Champions League AFP/Ed Jones "I think China's desire to apply for the World Cup is very clear," said Ji Yuyang, a journalist for the Oriental Sports Daily.FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in June that he would welcome a Chinese bid to stage the 2030 World Cup, the next one up for grabs.Guangzhou Evergrande's new stadium made headlines because of its vast scale and bold design.
"Another point is that Evergrande will be able to make a statement by saying that they have the largest professional football stadium in the world, with the largest number of spectators." Shanghai Stadium, the biggest arena in the city and SIPG's former home, is also undergoing major renovation.
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