Football unites! UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presents Xi Jinping with match ball from Manchester United vs Arsenal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a symbolic gesture to Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting.

Details: According to journalist Chris Wheatley, the British head of government presented the Chinese leader with the official match ball from the recent Premier League clash between Manchester United and Arsenal, held last weekend.

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The choice of gift was no accident. Reports say that Xi Jinping has long been a devoted Manchester United supporter.

Notably, the match itself ended with a 3-2 victory for the Red Devils.

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