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The deal, if it happens, would be a strategic advantage for Moscow, which has struggled to deepen its foothold on the continent.

The latest outbreak began in the Netherlands in 2023, where tens of thousands of sheep died, and midges blown over from the continent began infecting livestock in the south-east of England too.

"It's nice to play teams from different continents. We know China is always a very disciplined team. They have a very good structure," said Wiegman.

The receivership choked off distributions of new IPv4 addresses, leaving the continent’s service providers struggling to expand capacity.

The continent’s leaders have long worried they will be left behind as the U.S.,