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In 2023, the ups and downs of Chinese football are like a magnificent stadium drama, not only with the changes on the field, but also the storm of the leadership. Let's go through this year together and witness the glory and gloom of Chinese football.
At the beginning of the new year, an anti-corruption storm was like a ripple in the sound of firecrackers, which plunged Chinese football into a storm again. The anti-corruption and anti-gambling campaign is like a shocking movement, revealing all the scandals in the football world, which is jaw-dropping. Fans found that behind the games they were keen on, there were still unknown shady scenes, which plunged the entire Chinese football into turmoil and change.
"Skynet is magnificent, negligent but not leaky", the anti-corruption storm at the top of the Football Association is like a baptism, sweeping the entire football system. The large number of officials involved in the case has called unprecedented doubt on the credibility of the Football Association. The storm was much larger than it was more than a decade ago, and the amount was huge, touching current and former officials, and even some active players and coaches. Chinese football, which turned out to be a sleeping giant, was activated by the anti-corruption storm, but in the process revealed the crux of many diseases.
After the change, the newly appointed leadership of the Chinese Football Association has attracted much attention. But the fans are cautious about what they expect, knowing full well that the burden on the shoulders of the new leader will not be easy. The new chairman, Song Kai, emphasized that youth training is a top priority, which is undoubtedly a positive signal. But whether it can really promote the development of Chinese football is still a mystery in the fog. Chinese football needs not only bold words, but also down-to-earth actions.
In terms of the league, the problem of the decline in the quality of the Super League is serious, and the ball market has become the only bright spot. However, the boom in the ball market was short-lived, due to the existential crisis of the clubs and the unpaid wages of the players. This reminds people of the contradiction between the grassroots nature of football and its commercial operation. Football is not only a business operation, but also a symbol of spirit, and this point seems to be somewhat overlooked at the moment.
In terms of national football, after the new coach Jankovic took office, the team showed a low-key and tenacious journey in the world preliminaries. The difference in strength is there, but the spirit of the team is worthy of recognition. Chinese football may not be an overnight career, but every step is a driving force to move forward.
In terms of women's football, in the four major competitions in 2023, the Chinese women's football team has not achieved ideal results, highlighting problems in technical tactics and confrontation. Analyzing the challenges faced by women's football, it is not difficult to find that factors such as the low level of domestic leagues, the scarcity of foreign players, and the reduction of high-quality matches have become obstacles to the development of women's football. The Chinese women's football team urgently needs to find a breakthrough and expand the space for development.
On the road to the future of Chinese football, as the unknowns increase, a storm of reform may be coming. In the new year, Chinese football needs to respond to various challenges with a more pragmatic attitude in order to win respect on the future stage.
First of all, Chinese football has ushered in a critical moment in its transformation. After the new chairman Song Kai took office, he emphasized that youth training is the core of development. This is undoubtedly the right direction, as youth training is the cornerstone of a country's long-term football prosperity. However, the real question is how to effectively promote the youth training program, so that more young players can receive professional training and produce more outstanding football talent. This requires a huge investment of resources and energy, not only in terms of institutional reform, but also in a new understanding of football culture. Chinese football not only needs more players, but also needs more inheritance of the football spirit.
At the same time, the league issue is also a difficult problem facing Chinese football. The decline in the quality of the Super League has caused concern among fans, and the boom in the ball market has also exposed many problems. The club's existential crisis, unpaid players, and other issues have led to reflection on whether commercial operations are too quick to achieve quick success. Football is a sport that takes time to settle into, and a business model that rushes for quick success can weaken the foundation of the game. Therefore, while the league is developing, we also need to pay more attention to the sustainable operation of the club to ensure the long-term and healthy development of football.
In terms of national football, the performance of new coach Jankovic makes people look forward to the future. The low-key and pragmatic style he showed in the world preliminaries may be exactly what Chinese football needs. The gap in strength exists objectively, but it is in this gap that Chinese football needs to move forward more tenaciously. More preparation, a more professional coaching team, and a more systematic training plan are all important steps for Chinese football to meet the challenges of the future.
In terms of women's football, although the Chinese team did not achieve the desired results in 2023, the potential of women's football should not be overlooked. In the face of technical and tactical problems, confrontation and other problems, we need to analyze more deeply and find the crux of the problem. Improving the level of domestic leagues, bringing in more overseas players, and strengthening the arrangement of international competitions are all effective ways to develop women's football. Women's football is not just an adjunct to men's football, she has an independent and resilient soul that deserves more attention and dedication.
However, what exactly the future of Chinese football will play out is still a controversial topic. On the one hand, some people believe that Chinese football has been revitalized under the new leadership and has a promising future, but on the other hand, some people are worried that all kinds of problems cannot be solved, and the football industry is still full of uncertainties. Perhaps, the answer to this question is not black and white. On the big stage of football, light and haze are intertwined, and the joys, sorrows and sorrows of achievements are intertwined. It is this controversy that makes the future of Chinese football more confusing and full of expectations.
Perhaps, what Chinese football needs is not only a change in leadership, but also a new recognition and support for football from the whole society. Football is not only a sport, but also a culture and a spirit. In this process, we need to dismantle the complexity of the problem, from youth training to the league, from the national football team to the women's football team, and form a systematic and perfect development framework.
In 2024, Chinese football may usher in a new change. This change requires not only the wisdom of the leaders, but also the enthusiasm of the fans, the rational management of the club, and the participation of the whole society. Let us all hope that in the context of this new era, Chinese football can usher in a real spring. And this spring is not only the greenery on the grass, but also a new chapter in the rise of Chinese football.
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