Jiangsu Football City League makes waves online

Xinhua2025-06-06 20:50

　　China's most talked-about grassroots football league, the Jiangsu Football City League, is making waves online for its passion, humor, and hometown pride.

　　13 teams from across Jiangsu's cities are going head-to-head in this community-driven competition.

　　Supporters of Nanjing team cheer for their team in tribune during the 3rd round match between Nanjing team and Wuxi team at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 1, 2025. (Xinhua)

　　Supporters of Suzhou team cheer for their team in tribune during the 1st round match between Suzhou team and Suqian team at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 10, 2025. (Xinhua)

　　Players of Nanjing team celebrate defeating Wuxi team after the 3rd round match at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 1, 2025. (Xinhua)

　　Photo taken on June 3, 2025 shows the Nanjing team jersey for the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

　　Photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows the site of the 1st round match between Suzhou team and Suqian team at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua)

　　Photo taken on June 3, 2025 shows a merchandise booth for the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

　　Supporters of Yangzhou team react during the 3rd round match between Changzhou team and Yangzhou team at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua)

　　Players of Yangzhou team greet supporters after winning the 3rd round match between Changzhou team and Yangzhou team at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua)

　　Photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows the screen showing the spectators' number of the 3rd round match between Nanjing team and Wuxi team at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua)