On February 11, Beijing time, Xu Genbao, a legend in Chinese football, ushered in his 80th birthday. On this day, the Genbao Football Base on Chongming Island was very lively, and a large number of players trained from the Genbao Football Base came to pay tribute to their mentor Xu Genbao and spend this unforgettable moment with him.
As the godfather of Chinese football, Xu Genbao has always been known for his outspokenness. During the celebration, he was interviewed by the media and talked about the current situation of Chinese football and his expectations for the future.
Talking about the strength of the Shanghai Port team in the new season, Xu Genbao said: "Finding foreign aid, plus Wu Lei, Wang Shenchao, Zhang Linpeng and other players of the national team, should be the strength of the top three." His words were full of confidence in the future of the Shanghai Port team, but also reminded the team that the key is to maintain stability and strength.
However, Xu Genbao did not shy away from commenting on the Chinese national team's fiasco in the Asian Cup. He said that the failure of the Asian Cup was not only a lack of strength, but also the influence of comprehensive factors. He bluntly pointed out the team's shortcomings in grabbing the ball, physical confrontation, etc., and put higher demands on the players.
"The biggest problem right now is that you're all called on the fly. Our quality and ability are not up to the kind of European ones who are called upon to come, can fight, and will win the war. We are called to come, we don't have this ability, and we need to be at a high level of the team and everyone. Xu Genbao's words are full of deep concerns about Chinese football, and at the same time put forward higher requirements for the development of Chinese football.
In this celebration, Xu Genbao showed his care and attention to Chinese football, and at the same time inspired a new generation of players to work hard for the future of Chinese football. His remarks are not only a reflection on the past, but also an expectation for the future, hoping that Chinese football can usher in a more brilliant tomorrow.
Xu Genbao has always played an important role in the development of Chinese football, and his remarks and thoughts have had a profound impact on the development of Chinese football. The 80-year-old Xu Genbao is still active on the stage of Chinese football, contributing to the development of Chinese football and injecting confidence and hope into the future of Chinese football.