Recently, the new leadership of the Football Association has just made a public appearance, but a shocking news has already attracted widespread attention. Netizens revealed that Zhao Liang, a new member of the executive committee of the Football Association, was once a "black whistle" in Chinese football. The news made many fans exclaim. So, how will this exposure affect the image of the Football Association?
Blogger "Sven has digged into Zhao Liang's identity background" in detail, pointing out that he is not only a former Chinese Super League referee, but also the head of the Shenzhen Football Association. More notably, Zhao Liang was exposed in the "anti-black gambling" storm in football in 2009. That year, it was reported that Changsha Jinde Club contacted Zhao Liang through an intermediary and reached a "care" agreement, and in the two matches hosted by Zhao Liang, Changsha Jinde achieved an unexpected draw, and Zhao Liang also received a benefit fee of 30,000 yuan.
It is puzzling that such a controversial referee was able to be promoted to a senior position in the Football Association. His trajectory is reminiscent of Chen Yongliang, the former head of the FA's national management department, an official who was caught up in a scandal during the 2009 storm but has since risen through the ranks until recently under investigation.
Such an appointment has undoubtedly worried many fans. Has the Football Association adequately vetted such personnel? After Zhao Liang's identity was exposed, many fans expressed indignation. The comments were filled with questions about the FA's appointment decision: "Isn't the qualification background of these people in the FA reviewed?" Some fans said bluntly: "This is the drama of old wine and new bottles." ”
Indeed, the public has shown strong dissatisfaction and concern about this personnel change. If Zhao Liang's background is true, should the Football Association re-examine his qualifications? The fans' doubts deserve attention. The Football Association needs to improve transparency and ensure the innocence of every leading cadre, so as to win the trust of the public and put Chinese football on a healthy development path.
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