China coach Ivankovic eyes win over Bahrain to thank fans after World Cup exit

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-06-09

by sportswriters Zhao Jiantong and Gu Xun CHONGQING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China national team head coach Branko Ivankovic said Monday that his team will fight for a win over Bahrain to thank Chinese fans, despite both teams being eliminated from World Cup contention following defeats in the last round. "We're determined to win because, from the national team's perspective, every match matters and we aim to win," Ivankovic said. "We hope to bi......

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