Find courage and learn from China’s football team shocking defeat to Vietnam, top mathematician tells colleagues


A prominent mathematician has compared his field of study to football, drawing on Vietnam’s 3-1 defeat of China in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier to urge his Chinese peers to tackle greater challenges.

The result by the national soccer team on Tuesday sparked criticism from Chinese media and fans, with many attributing the loss to the players’ attitudes.

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