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It’s been hailed as soccer’s worst ever title choke. An Australian icon
John Aloisi, a former Australian player, was the face of Chengdu Rongcheng's 32-year-old World Cup championship title. Despite facing criticism from Chengdu fans for their inability to deliver on the pitch, Aloisi's team secured the title with a 5-3 win over Dalian Yingbo.
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Published 09 Nov 2026, 00:42 UTC · Updated 09 Nov 2026, 00:52 UTC
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