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With World Cup hopes, China President Xi Jinping to meet FIFA boss Infantino

China President Xi Jinping, who has a great affinity for football will meet FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Beijing on Wednesday.

Xi Jinping has publicly acknowledged his love for football and desire to make China a football powerhouse for the future. He wants the country to host the World Cup, and amid concerns about Qatar being able to host the 2022 World Cup, Xi will meet FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the palatial Great Hall of the People

There has also been speculation regarding China’s bid to host the World Cup either in 2030 or 2034.