Chinese football legends hope for greater role of Xinjiang players

URUMQI, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Several renowned Chinese football veterans have expressed their hopes for Xinjiang's players to play a more significant role in Chinese football.

In the recently-concluded stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, young striker Behram Abduweli delivered an impressive performance, becoming the first player from the region to score a goal for China's national team.

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