CLEAN : Chinese soccer faces ping pong challenge: Eriksson

The video discusses the increasing investment in Chinese football, with rich individuals and government-owned companies buying clubs and foreign players. However, grassroots football is almost non-existent, as young people prefer other sports like badminton and basketball. Schools lack space for football, and the country needs a successful Chinese player in major leagues to boost the sport's popularity.

Why is grassroots football considered almost non-existent in China?

What is necessary for a Chinese player to succeed in international leagues?