This country's leader will be visiting Manchester City football, fitting for a man who has claimed his love of the beautiful game. After three days of banquets, processions and trade talks, Xi on his final day will meet former players of both Manchester City and cross-city rivals United, whose teams play Sunday.
On their tour of the northern England city, Xi will be accompanied by British Prime Minister David Cameron. Chinese football player Sun Jihai has played for Man City for 6 years. Xi Jinping and Cameron will meet players who helped build the city's footballing legacy and watch a women's football match between Manchester and Wuhan. The two leaders will also take a tour of the National Football Museum, which houses Chinese and British artefacts including the 1930 World Cup ball and a seven panel football -- a gift from the China Football Museum, which pre-dates 1914.
