Jill Ellis, FIFA’s Chief Football Officer, stated in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency that Chinese football already has strong foundations, but what it needs most now is to establish a more strategic and unified goal. Ellis led a FIFA delegation on a visit to China, where they toured clubs, inspected youth training centers, and engaged with coaches. The delegation also held discussions with officials from the Chinese Football Association and the Chinese Football League. Topics covered included global trends in women’s football, youth talent development, and competition system structures. Both sides reached a consensus on deepening cooperation between China and FIFA in women’s football.
