The famous journalist Binyan posted on the social platform today, revealing that Scolari told him that if Chinese football is to develop, it needs to rely on the correct leadership of the Chinese Football Association. In addition, Scolari said the coach's post-match statement that the FA should not intervene.
Scolari came to China in the 2015 season and succeeded Cannavaro as the manager of Guangzhou, leading the team to win the double title of the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League that year. At the end of the 2017 season, Scolari left China and Cannavaro returned to Guangzhou.
It is worth mentioning that in early 2020, when the Chinese Football Association selected a coach for the national football team, Scolari was one of the candidates and a candidate recommended by Chen Shuyuan, the president of the Chinese Football Association. However, later for various reasons, Scolari did not enter the competition for the new coach of the national football team, and the Chinese Football Association selected 3 local coaches to participate in the competition, and finally Li Tie successfully took the position.
After leaving Chinese football, Scolari has been interviewed by the Chinese media many times, and has repeatedly reported scandals with the national football coach, in the case of 1 wins and 3 losses in the first 4 rounds of the national football team in the round of 12 matches, there are many fans who spread rumors, saying that Scolari has arrived in Shanghai and is ready to negotiate with the Chinese Football Association to take charge of the national football coaching whip, but it was later confirmed that this is a real rumor.
However, Scolari's evaluation of Chinese football is still quite pertinent, reporter Binyan revealed that Scolari talked about the importance of Chinese football development in an interview, "Scolari personally told me that the key to the development of Chinese football is the correct leadership of the Football Association, as long as it is correct, it must be listened to." ”
But in response to Li Tie's tirade at a press conference after the 1-1 draw with Australia, Scolari expressed his support for Li Tie, "The post-match speech will not be prescribed by anyone. ”