China's Brazilian-born forward Elkeson, known as Ai Kesen in Chinese, celebrates with a Chinese national flag after a Fifa World Cup Qatar qualifying win over Maldives. Photo: AFP
China's Brazilian-born forward Elkeson, known as Ai Kesen in Chinese, celebrates with a Chinese national flag after a Fifa World Cup Qatar qualifying win over Maldives. Photo: AFP

Qatar 2022 World Cup: China boss Li Tie says ‘no limit’ on naturalised players

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China's Brazilian-born forward Elkeson, known as Ai Kesen in Chinese, celebrates with a Chinese national flag after a Fifa World Cup Qatar qualifying win over Maldives. Photo: AFP
China's Brazilian-born forward Elkeson, known as Ai Kesen in Chinese, celebrates with a Chinese national flag after a Fifa World Cup Qatar qualifying win over Maldives. Photo: AFP
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