Chinese football has been at the center of an anti-corruption storm in recent years. Recently, Liu Jun, deputy head of the preparatory team of the Chinese Football Federation and chairman of the Chinese Super League, was taken away for investigation, an incident that once again raised public questions about China's football governance system.
Liu Jun is not only an important figure in the Chinese Football Federation and the Chinese Super League, but also the vice president of Jiangsu Suning Sports and the Chinese CEO of International Milan. His investigation is not only a personal problem, but also reflects the deep-seated problems in China's football governance system.
Since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, six chairmen have been dismissed, which clearly shows that the organization has serious governance problems.
Liu Jun was a former vice president of Jiangsu Suning Sports, and his investigation may reveal the inside story of Jiangsu Suning's sudden withdrawal from the Chinese Super League.
Liu Jun's investigation has also put more pressure on the already unstable football association, which has been widely criticized, especially on the issue of refereeing.
Liu Jun's case is not only an individual incident, but also a concentrated embodiment of the problems of China's football governance system. This incident should arouse the great attention of the Football Association and relevant departments, and carry out a comprehensive inspection and reform of the entire governance system.
The Football Association (FA) is the main organizer and regulator of football activities in most countries and regions. However, for a variety of reasons, including corruption, opaque management and refereeing issues, the FA often faces a lack of public trust.
Repeated top-level downfalls and financial opacity dealt a major blow to the credibility of the Football Association.
The unfair decision of the referee has sparked widespread criticism from fans and all sectors of society.
The existing governance system cannot effectively solve the above problems, resulting in repeated problems.
Disclosure of financial statements and major decisions.
Establish an independent audit and oversight body.
Strengthen the training and assessment of referees.
Make public the referee's scoring and feedback to allow the public to participate in the scrutiny.
Solicit public comments on major decisions such as rule changes, season arrangements, etc.
Maintain close communication with fans and all sectors of society through social media and other platforms.
Establish cooperative relations with football organizations at home and abroad, and introduce advanced management experience and technology.
Build relationships with media and business partners to promote football culture.
Rebuilding public trust is not something that happens overnight, and requires the Football Association to carry out comprehensive reform and improvement from multiple aspects. Only when the Football Association can truly solve the above problems and establish a good interactive relationship with the public can it gradually rebuild its credibility.
The fundamental problem of governance is not just an organization or an industry problem, it is a pervasive problem in multiple areas and levels. These issues may include, but are not limited to, corruption, opaque decision-making processes, improper concentration of power, etc.
The decision-making process is opaque, making it difficult for outside oversight.
The concentration of power in the hands of a few can easily lead to abuse.
Lack of effective systems to constrain and guide behavior.
All important decision-making processes should be open and transparent.
Establish an information disclosure platform to make information easily accessible to the public.
Through institutional design, ensure that power is not overly concentrated.
Establish effective oversight mechanisms, such as internal audits, third-party evaluations, etc.
Establish sound rules and regulations to clarify the rights and responsibilities of all parties.
Severe penalties for violations are imposed to set an example.
Foster an organizational culture that values integrity and responsibility.
Through education and training, improve the moral level and professionalism of employees.
Encourage public participation in the decision-making process and collect their views and suggestions.
Increase interaction with the public through social media, community forums, and other channels.
Addressing the fundamental problems of the governance system is a long and complex process that requires multifaceted efforts and cooperation. By increasing transparency, power sharing, institution-building, culture-building and public participation, we can not only solve existing problems, but also prevent future problems.