Soccer fans will be familiar with the individual talents of Xu Haofeng from Chengdu, Sichuan, who made nine appearances as a defender in the Chinese Super League in 2021, starting in two of them, scoring one goal and adding one assist, and eight appearances for Shenzhen in 2022, starting in four of them, and at the age of 23, is at a crucial time in his rise to prominence on the Chinese Super League stage.
Xu Haofeng was selected for the U19 national team in 2018 and played in the Dubai Cup with the U23 national football team earlier this year.He was also on the big list for the East Asian Cup in July. Xu Haofeng is a high-profile player in both the Chinese Super League and the national team, however, the news of his gambling addiction shocked many fans when it broke. As we all know, it is difficult to get rid of gambling addiction, which has a serious impact on Xu Haofeng's normal life.
Xu Haofeng's girlfriend couldn't stand it any longer and eventually chose to expose his gambling behavior. Not only did he hide his girlfriend's involvement in gambling, but he also indulged in late-night activities, apparently ignoring his girlfriend's feelings.
Once Xu Haofeng's gambling incident is confirmed, it will undoubtedly seriously damage his career, and he may even be expelled from the national team, or even terminated by the Chinese Super League club. When you think about the experience of table tennis star Kong Linghui, who was expelled from the national team due to a gambling incident, Xu Haofeng's future is worrying.
Xu Haofeng's gambling addiction has raised concerns about his future. As a 23-year-old young player, he should focus his energy on soccer and contribute to realizing the revival of the national football team. Now, this behavior of his is disappointing, so how should Xu Haofeng face this predicament?
