The 2023 Asian Cup has become the focus of attention of many media and fans, and the Korean Football Association has officially submitted a letter of intent to bid, and the Japanese Football Association, the Australian Football Association and the Iranian Football Association may also join the competition, which means that the hosting rights of the Asian Cup have become fragrant. It is quite strange that after the AFC officially announced the change of hosting rights, the Chinese Football Association has remained silent and has not responded. South Korean media "NAVER" pointed out that the Chinese Football Association misjudged the situation, once believed that the AFC will return the hosting rights again, however, this is only wishful thinking, the Current Chinese Football Association has regretted its strategy, but there is no room for salvation.
Fast forward to May 15, 2022, when the AFC announced that the Asian Cup, which was scheduled to be held in China from June 16 to July 16, 2023, would be held in a convenient way, that is, the AFC stripped us of the right to host. At that time, as soon as the news came out, the outside world also expressed understanding. However, the Chinese Football Association did not make a formal response to the AFC, but maintained a silent attitude.
South Korean media revealed that the atmosphere at that time was that if the AFC could not find a replacement before the end of June, then the Chinese Football Association could regain the right to host the 2023 Asian Cup. However, there are some other Football Associations in Asia that want to try it, for example, the Korean Football Association has officially submitted a letter of intent.
The Korean media continued, "At present, the possibility of the 2023 Asian Cup being held in China is completely non-existent, which is undoubtedly bad news, and the Chinese Football Association regrets it because they misjudged the situation and missed this opportunity." ”
According to The Korean media, "when the Chinese Football Association had no choice but to give up the Asian Cup, the AFC was very embarrassed, did not know what to do, and even persuaded the Chinese Football Association on May 31, hoping that it could change its mind." The AFC has great confidence in China's experience and facilities in hosting international tournaments, but the Chinese Football Association has not responded and has remained silent. ”
However, many Asian football associations are currently hoping to host the 2023 Asian Cup, and even if we regret it, it can no longer be made up. Because the South Korean Football Association is already ready to move, and the Japanese Football Association has similar ideas, such as Australia and Iran, football powers are also eager to host an Asian Cup, so the Asian Cup does not have to worry about no country to host next summer's Asian Cup!