Premier League

City2City – Episode 1 – Beijing: Sun Jihai inspires Grassroots Football in China

The first story in the City2City four-part series on the grassroots game across the world in association with Vice and Etihad Airways. Documentary with Man City’s Sun Jihai on grassroots football in China.

City2City is a new digital video series in which Etihad Airways and Manchester City visit some of the world’s most popular cities: Beijing, New York, Paris and Mumbai – all of which are important destinations on the Etihad Airways network. The series lifts the lid on how grassroots football inspires, motivates and shapes young lives, while uncovering fascinating aspects of each city.

CITY2CITY | The Destinations | Beijing

CITY2CITY | Beijing | Episode 1 | Sun Jihai Inspires Grassroots Football in China

Chris Punnakkattu Daniel

I'm a creative mind working in football management, consulting and media with more than 20 years of experience in football business and sports media. I love travelling, photography and share things I like. Consultancy, Project Management and Public Relations for professional football clubs, federations, media and corporates on (Indian) football. Indian football expert, writer and blogger. Strategic Advisor to Women's Bundesliga 2 side FSV Gütersloh 2009. Former COO cum Assistant Editor-in-Chief of IndianFootball.Com and its parent company. [+ Read more]