Brazilian icon Ronaldo to open 30 soccer schools in China

29 September 2015 - 12:06
By REUTERS

Brazilian great Ronaldo will open 30 soccer schools in China, the three times FIFA World Player of the Year said on Tuesday, as the Asians continue with ambitious reforms aimed at making themselves world beaters. The franchises will be mainly located in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, Xinhua news said, with the former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker expected to be present when the first opens in the Chinese capital in November.

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