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SCMP Reporter

China will play an international friendly match against Colombia in November, the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) said on Wednesday.
The glamour tie will go ahead in Chongqing on November 14, four days after the South Americans take on South Korea in Suwon.
“These games will be fundamental for the team’s preparation for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia,” said a statement on the FCF website.
With more mainland sponsors securing deals with Fifa, is China buying its way to hosting the World Cup?
Colombia secured their spot at the World Cup in Russia after finishing in fourth spot in their
CONMEBOL qualifying group.


China to face World Cup-bound Colombia in Chongqing glamour friendly

China will meet Colombia in Chongqing in November. Photo: AFP

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The tie will go ahead in Chongqing on November 14, four days after the South Americans take on South Korea in Suwon


Chinese Football Association (CFA)