Real want early games to tap Chinese viewership

Real Madrid want early matches so that more fans in China can view them and the team can raise their profile there, club director Emilio Butragueno said on Thursday. La Liga games involving Real and Barcelona often kick off at 2200 Spanish time (0400 in Beijing) and Butragueno said moving fixtures should be a priority for the professional soccer association. The arrival of players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka in La Liga had created an opportunity for Real and rival teams to boost their pr

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