China relinquishes Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid-19 pandemic

China in action at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
China in action at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

China has relinquished its hosting rights for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to “exceptional circumstances” caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced.

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