It has been suggested that China adopt the English professional soccer system, under which players are selected for the national team from the clubs.

有人提议中国应该采取英国职业足球体系，从各个俱乐部中选拔国家队球员。

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English copper mine owners introduced soccer to Spain in the late 19th century, and the national team achieved its first glory when it won the silver medal at the 1920 Olympic Games.

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