Among the long epics of Chinese football, the most recent chapter is particularly gripping. The fall of a referee, the dream of a local coach breaking the national football team, and the mysterious quotation of a foreign handsome, these three dramatic changes are not just the superposition of a single event, they are like a force that is pushing Chinese football to a new crossroads.
In a recent international match, South Korean referee Ko Hyung-jin was expelled from the AFC for a misjudgment, a shocking decision that attracted widespread attention at home and abroad. This is not just a punishment for a referee, but more like a compensation for the long-term unfair treatment of Chinese football. The decision sends a clear signal that justice will come, even on the football field, even if it comes a little slowly.
The breaking point of this incident is not only the fall of a referee, but also the fact that it has stimulated the desire of the Chinese people for fair competition in football, and made everyone who cares about Chinese football rekindle their expectations for the spirit of fair competition.
Just when the football circle has not yet recovered from the aftermath of the refereeing incident, another news once again shook the hearts of the Chinese people: Gao Hongbo was not the coach of the Chinese men's football team. The homegrown coach, who once led the national football team out of the group stage of the Asian Cup, was ruled out of future plans due to his lack of successful experience in higher-level competitions and his dedication to the national team.
The decision sparked a new round of deep-seated discussions on the reform of Chinese football. Do we need a more systematic coach training system, should the role of the Football Association be changed, is the foundation of Chinese football culture solid, does club cooperation and youth training system need to be restructured, and these questions are not only about the retention of a coach, but also about the future of the entire Chinese football ecosystem.
In the aftermath of Gao Hongbo's departure and the referee incident, another action of the Chinese Football Association is like a suspense drama in the fog: the offer to the new foreign handsome. It is reported that the Chinese Football Association has begun to look for a new head coach after the Asian Cup is out, and the name of world-class coach Queiroz has surfaced, and his high salary has caused widespread controversy.
The revelations in the media and the heated discussion among fans have intensified the debate over whether there is a need for high-paid foreign coaches. In this debate, we see two very different perspectives: the pragmatists who believe that money can buy success, and the idealists who support the development of local coaches and insist on cultural self-confidence. And with World Cup qualifying fast approaching, the debate seems to revolve more around one question: Are we really ready for change?
These three events, like three different winds, are making waves in the sea area of Chinese football. The AFC's referee expulsion incident has given a shot in the arm to the correct name of Chinese football, and has made people see the consistent pursuit of fair competition in international football. Although Gao Hongbo's departure is embarrassing, it also reminds us that the management model and technical level of Chinese football need to be improved urgently. As for the topic of Xinyangshuai, it has touched the foundation of Chinese football - the direction and depth of reform.
Each decision is not isolated, and together they form the current narrative of the ups and downs of Chinese football. This narrative is not just about football, but also about the cultural self-confidence of a country and the building of its international image. In this context, every move of the Chinese Football Association is particularly important.
The incident of referee Gao Hengjin became a landmark moment, which was not only a punishment for individuals, but also a wake-up call for the entire Chinese football refereeing system. For a long time, the problem of injustice and corruption in China's football field has been a huge obstacle to its development. Gao's downfall may also herald the beginning of a new era, one that places greater emphasis on the professionalism, impartiality and transparency of referees.
This incident has prompted people to reflect on how fair competition on the football field can be guaranteed at the institutional level, and how to establish an environment in which referees can resist corruption and degeneration and enforce the law fairly? This is not only related to the quality of the game, but also related to the shaping of the international image and inner spirit of Chinese football.
Gao Hongbo, as a representative of local coaches, his departure is more like a painful parting of Chinese football's self-innovation. His departure raises the question: should Chinese football continue to adhere to the localization strategy, or should it rely on external forces to bring in foreign coaches to improve its tactical level and international vision? There is no simple answer to this question, but it reflects a contest of professional ability and local feelings.
What Chinese football needs to acknowledge is that whether it is a local coach or a foreign coach, the most important thing is professionalism and a deep understanding of football. This means that the selection of coaches should not only be impulsive, but also require a long-term plan and in-depth consideration of coaching ability.
The topic of handsome's high salary has sparked not only a debate about funding, but also a debate about strategic choices. Should Chinese football continue to invest heavily in recruiting world-class coaches, or allocate resources to the construction of grassroots football and youth training systems?
Obviously, the investment of money does not translate directly into improved performance, but the right investment is essential to improve the quality of the coaching team, attract foreign players and increase the international influence of the league. However, without a good foundation, a high investment can also turn into a heavy burden.
The future layout of Chinese football should not only focus on superficial personnel changes, but also go deep into the reform of the entire football system and the cultivation of culture. How to find a reasonable balance between club and national team, and how to find a sustainable path between the pursuit of results and long-term development, these are all questions that need answers.
In the case of referee Gao Hengjin, we see the lack of sportsmanship and fair play, but at the same time, we also see the dawn of reform. The Chinese Football Association has taken a series of measures, including strengthening the training of referees, improving transparency, introducing more technical means such as the VAR system, and reforming the remuneration and benefits of referees to improve the professional attractiveness and fairness of referees.
Gao Hongbo's exit made people think about the pros and cons of local coaches and foreign coaches. In order to improve the technical and tactical level more quickly, Chinese football continues to introduce foreign coaches, but this does not mean that local coaches cannot take on heavy responsibilities. In fact, it is equally important to develop and trust local coaches, as well as to provide sufficient space for learning and growth. This can not only cultivate a tactical system that is more in line with the characteristics of Chinese football, but also inspire more Chinese coaches to devote themselves to football.
When discussing the issue of the high salary of foreign coaches, it is actually discussing the rationality of football investment. Does the huge investment bring a corresponding return? Will it contribute to the long-term development of football? Chinese football needs to establish a more scientific investment and budget management mechanism to ensure the effective use of funds, and at the same time invest in youth training and infrastructure construction, so as to lay a solid foundation for the future of Chinese football.