[Transparency of Football Ceremony: New Rules of the Chinese Football Association]
Football, the world's most popular sport, requires careful planning and organization for every exciting game. However, in recent years, some non-standard tournament operations, especially in the Chinese market, have attracted the attention of fans and the media. In order to restore order and ensure the rights and interests of fans, the Chinese Football Association issued a new set of "International Event Filing and Supervision Regulations" on April 23, 2023.
At the heart of this rule is that all international events are not allowed to sell tickets in advance without official verification. This initiative aims to avoid fans being deceived by opaque information. At the same time, the organizer must disclose the specific terms of the star's appearance before the ticketing is activated, as well as the response in case of breach, which greatly improves the transparency of the event.
Let's take a look back at some of the events of the past. Inter Miami had planned to visit China in November last year, but was unable to make the trip due to a series of changes. The incident reflects the regulatory challenges faced by the Chinese Football Association. According to the new regulations, international A-level events not hosted by the Chinese Football Association must be organized by FIFA-certified agents and reported to the Chinese Football Association. This regulation undoubtedly improves the standardization and professionalism of the event.
However, post-pandemic football has not been all smooth sailing. China has invited foreign teams to visit many times, but not always it has gone smoothly. In November last year, Inter Miami planned to visit China, but the venue and opponents of the tournament were changed several times, which eventually led to the cancellation of all matches. According to media analysis, the organizer is "official announcement first, then approval", which has caused dissatisfaction among fans.
In January this year, Ronaldo's Riyadh Victory team visited China, but Ronaldo was unable to play due to an injury, causing fans to surround the hotel and demand an apology. This incident once again exposed the challenges faced by the organizers of the event.
The same problem arises in Hong Kong. In February this year, the Inter Miami team visited Hong Kong, but Messi was unable to play due to injury, which caused strong dissatisfaction among fans. In the end, the organizers agreed to refund half of the money.
This series of events is undoubtedly a severe test for the Chinese Football Association and the organizers of the event. The Chinese Football Association's response is to introduce new regulations in a timely manner to regulate the market and protect the rights and interests of fans. We hope that the implementation of this regulation will bring a new chapter to Chinese football, a chapter of transparency and integrity.
So, for this new regulation, do you think it can effectively regulate the market and protect the rights and interests of fans? What other measures do you think can further improve the organization and management of football events? Welcome to leave your views and opinions in the comment area, and let's discuss the future of football events together.