China denies appearance fee for French friendly (AFP) Updated: 2006-01-10 09:17
According to local reports, France wants the friendly match up with China
because the Chinese side share similar playing styles and tactics with South
Korea, which are in Group G with France, Switzerland and Togo.
Brazil was also interested in a friendly match with China, due to China's
similar playing style to Japan, which it will meet in group play, other reports
said.
"As far as a match with Brazil, no formal talks have been held with the CFA,
but there might be some talks going on with our agents," Dong said.
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