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0022190dec450fa0a21c2dYang Zhenwu (left), president of People's Daily, talks with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Lisbon, capital of Portugal on Tuesday. (Photo: Yang Xuebo from People’s Daily)

As a prestigious football powerhouse, Portugal is willing to assist in China’s soccer ambitions, vowed Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in his exclusive interview with the People’s Daily.

Nowadays China has many soccer clubs and training schools that have established co-operative partnerships with Portuguese clubs. When asked about what experiences Portugal can share with China regarding soccer development, Rebelo de Sousa said that soccer has created many opportunities for branding Portugal.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is also a household name in China,” he said, adding that the Portuguese soccer star is also a potential spokesman for the country not only in sports events, but also in other areas.

Rebelo de Sousa also called for increased youth training, the future of the sport and the soccer industry.

“They are very likely to become profession athletes, or take on football-related occupations, such as coaching, refereeing, stadium management and sports medical care, which all boast great development potential,” he explained.

His interview with Yang Zhenwu, President of the People’s Daily, is his first with foreign media since assuming office.

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