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Chinese sports commentator Zhan Jun posted on Weibo that he encountered FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. In a brief interview, Zhan asked Pedri who would win between the current World Cup-winning Spain team and the 2010 champions; Pedri laughed and said a draw. Zhan then asked if Pedri would consider joining Liverpool if he ever left Barcelona. Pedri replied directly that Liverpool is a team he really likes. When Zhan mentioned that Liverpool is now coached by Spanish manager Iraola, Pedri confirmed he knows him and has already spoken to Munoz. The encounter appears to be part of Pedri's visit to China, though the article notes some skepticism about whether it was truly a chance meeting.
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Hupu Football News – July 24th – Zhan Jun updated his Weibo, reporting that he "bumped into" Barcelona midfielder Pedri at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and asked him several questions.
According to Zhan Jun:
At the Temple of Heaven, I ran into a "Spanish fan" wearing a retro Adidas jersey. It's hard to imagine how such a sturdy frame can "dance like a dragon and phoenix" on the pitch surrounded by opponents! After expressing congratulations, I asked a question everyone cares about: If this World Cup champion team played against the 2010 one, who would win? He laughed and said: A draw!
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Then I asked a question I was curious about: If you ever leave Barcelona, would you consider Liverpool? He said very directly: Of course, Liverpool is also a team I really like.
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I followed up: Now the Reds are coached by Spanish manager Iraola. Do you know him? Of course, I've already talked to Munoz!
Source: Weibo
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Zhan Jun 'Bumps Into' Pedri at Beijing's Temple of Heaven, Asks About Liverpool Move