Britain’s Starmer hopes gift of Man United match ball scores with China’s Xi
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Reviving a familiar playbook, the British leader uses football to seek diplomatic headway during a state visit to Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a unique gift from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday: the official match ball from Sunday’s fixture between Manchester United and Arsenal, according to media reports. Starmer is on an official visit to China, the first by a British leader since 2018. While Starmer is an ardent Arsenal fan, Xi is reportedly a supporter of Manchester United. Manchester United secured a 3-2 victory in a tightly contested match. By offering the gift…

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