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China football captain makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance

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China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The 34-year-old quit international football over the "disgrace" of a draw with Singapore. Zhang said he'd had enough after his team surrendered a 2-0 lead at Singapore on Thursday.

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BBC News

China captain Zhang announces retirement U-turn

Captain Zhang Linpeng reverses decision to retire from China duty despite labelling their draw against Singapore "disgraceful".

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

China skipper makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance

Known as China’s answer to Sergio Ramos because he also plays centre-back and has numerous tattoos, Zhang said he had enough after his team surrendered a 2-0 lead at Singapore on Thursday.

1 month ago·India

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South China Morning Post

Zhang makes retirement U-turn as China’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance

The 34-year-old Chinese captain, who quit the national team because of the ‘humiliation’ of not beating Singapore, has apologised to his teammates ahead of the return fixture.

1 month ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

China football captain makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance

BEIJING: China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (Mar 26), days after quitting international football over the "disgrace" o

1 month ago·Singapore

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New Strait Times

China skipper makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance

BEIJING, (China): China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier tomorrow, days after quitting international football over the "disgrace" of a draw with Singapore.

1 month ago·Malaysia

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