Yesterday, the results of the much-anticipated review of the admission to the new season of China's professional soccer league were unveiled like a bombshell. The CFA unveiled the first batch of preliminarily verified clubs, none of which had defaulted on wages and debts. However, after the list was released, there were a few clubs that unexpectedly failed to show up.
Fans are most concerned about the fate of the 16 clubs in the Chinese Super League. As foreseen by Wuhan Three Town and Cangzhou Lions, they did not appear in the first batch of lists announced by the FA. Chengdu Rongcheng FC, on the other hand, unexpectedly appeared on the first list despite the fact that its head, Zhang Yan, did not sign the salary and bonus confirmation form.
Niu Zhiming, a reporter from Taishan Evening News, disclosed on his personal social media account that some players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the list. He wrote: "This public list has caused a lot of surprise. Why are certain players unsigned and numerous teammates unsigned? Why do they have to suffer the pain of arrears? A submission has been made by the players to the FA."
Lawyer Zhang Bing, as the agent of many players, spoke out in the first instance through his personal social media, stating, "This is not the final list. If there are clubs mixed into the first list, it is inevitable that the clubs have not declared truthfully."
Lawyer Zhang Bing gave the public a little relief by revealing that he had the decision made by the FA by October 31, 2024 in his hands and had hard evidence that more than one player had not signed.
The announcement of the FA's first debt settlement list has sparked a lot of controversy, leading to speculation as to whether the clubs on the first list will be able to make it all the way through the final access list.
