The haze of the Chinese Super League has not dissipated, the clubs frequently appear to be operating difficulties, and there is even a broken capital chain of the clubs announced the dissolution. The debacle of the "national" teams has also aggravated the plight of the domestic soccer public opinion. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Chinese team unexpectedly lost to Vietnam, a result that left countless fans staggered and confused about the future of the national soccer team.
The incident of the unpaid salary of the captain of the national soccer team has once again aroused concern. In order to cope with the external pressure, the national team has summoned ten assistant coaches and fifty-two players to prepare for the game, which is a ludicrous formality. The FA's attempt to alleviate fan dissatisfaction through administrative means is somewhat absurd.
We must admit that the Football Association is trying to make changes, but it seems to have fallen into a strange circle. They have neglected the foundation of soccer but are keen to build a superstructure. The imperfection of the youth training system and the immaturity of the professionals have become the consensus of the industry. Despite the proliferation of policies, such as the u23 policy, the actual results are far from what was expected. Young players are not performing as well as they should in the Euroleague, and players such as Wu Lei are facing a lack of game time.
In recent years, the bubble of the Chinese Super League gradually burst, and the league's inflated desire to return to the original point. Suspension, unpaid wages, clubs disbanded, the national football team once again ushered in the winter. Foreign media reported that the captain of the national football team was owed wages, which once again aroused public concern.
Policies introduced by the FA are too frequent, changeable and unsustainable. From the "neutral name" policy to the u23 policy, to limit tattoos and league access policy, the introduction and implementation of these policies are problematic, resulting in the credibility of the national football department greatly reduced.
Nevertheless, we should not deny the efforts of the FA. The victory in the Women's Asian Cup brought a glimmer of hope for the national soccer team. However, there is a sense of distance between the official media of soccer and the fans, and the way of reporting is too raw, instead of exposing the unprofessional side. Soccer workers need to improve their professionalism in order to make the soccer environment and atmosphere better.
Improving the youth training system for all age groups is the best investment for the national soccer team. This will not only benefit the development of the national soccer team, but also help to improve the Chinese league. As Yangcheng Evening News said, the increase in the number of World Cup places has made it increasingly difficult for the national football team to break out of Asia. In the context of the increasing number of places in the Asian region, the national football team has a long way to go in the future.
National football team, how far away from breaking out of Asia? This is a question worth pondering.
