Miao Yuan, a well-known figure in the industry, disclosed a shocking news on social media: the first stage of the first phase of the Central League costs as much as 1.5 million, while the Central League B costs 1 million. This standard makes many clubs feel financial pressure.
Miao Yuan further revealed that the budget for the First Division is at least 1.5 million for the first phase while the Second Division is 1 million. This financial burden is undoubtedly a huge challenge for current professional teams. Many teams have reflected that the conditions and supporting services provided by the tournament are grossly disproportionate to the level of fees charged.
In the case of one China B team, for example, the cost of preparing the players for the tournament in the city of the district was only 120-180 yuan per person per day, but once they entered the district, the cost soared to 450 yuan per person per day. While the training and food conditions in Dalian are decent, the situation in other regions is not as favorable. Some of the venues and accommodations were so poor that it was hard to talk about them. One player described it this way, "The walls are black, not even a standard room, and the quality of food is terrible."
