n the evening of June 15, a soccer friendly between Argentina and Australia took place at the newly rebuilt Workers’ Stadium in the Sanlitun commercial area just east of central Beijing. Exorbitant ticket prices of 580-4,800 yuan ($81-670) did not deter fans. The stadium was packed with spectators eagerly awaiting the match. Outside the stadium, cheering crowds were clamoring for a glimpse of superstar Lionel
