After the Chinese Football Association's "whistle stop" punishment, veteran referee Ma Ning will return to the field in the 11th round of the Chinese Super League to serve as the referee of the key duel between Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Shanghai Shenhua. This match will not only have an important impact on the rankings of the two teams, but will also attract the national football coach Ivan to watch the game, so the attention of the tournament will be more significant. Previously, Ma Ning did not appear in the 10th round of the Chinese Super League because of a controversial penalty as a VAR referee in the match between Beijing Guoan and Zhejiang.
Manin's VAR intervention in the eighth round of the game, especially regarding the penalty award, sparked widespread discussion and controversy. In the adjudication review, the decision was found to be erroneous, resulting in his temporary suspension from enforcing the law. The referee review team pointed out that in the process of scrambling for the ball, the foul of the Zhejiang team players was the first, and the reaction of the Beijing Guoan team players did not constitute a foul. This incident not only tested the decision-making ability of referees, but also touched the core issue of fair adjudication.
Despite the challenges of his role as a VAR referee, his ability and experience as an on-field referee is recognised. In fact, his refereeing career has been filled with accolades and recognitions. This time, Ma Ning broke away from the role of VAR referee and reappeared in the Chinese Super League as the referee of the venue, which may be more in line with his expertise and refereeing style.
In the upcoming match between the Jinmen Tigers and Shenhua, Ma Ning's enforcement will receive special attention. Everyone expects him to show his fair and professional side and restore his reputation in the football world. At the same time, this match is also an important opportunity for Ma Ning to prove himself personally, to be able to show his growth and progress from the previous controversy.
Ma Ning's return is seen as a positive sign in the Chinese football refereeing system, showing that the Chinese Football Association's training and management of referees are constantly improving and adjusting. With the return of experienced referees like Ma Ning to the Chinese Super League, people's confidence in the quality and fairness of the referees is expected to be further enhanced. In future competitions, Manning's performance will be an important criterion for evaluating this progress. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review)