# With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

- Published: 2026-06-09T23:49:56Z
- Updated: 2026-06-18T16:36:00Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2x5z4202jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

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