In fact, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) could have disclosed its decision to penalize the players, coaching staff, and personnel first, while the decision on which teams would be deducted points or relegated could have been made public after the season had come to an end. It has to be admitted that this 0-7 defeat will most likely catalyze the rapid introduction of fines.
For Song Kai, the president of the CFA, there is no room for maneuver at this moment, and decisive measures must be taken to rectify the culture of soccer in China. In that 0-7 match, the players' fighting spirit was almost completely gone. At this critical moment, they deserve to be punished ruthlessly and harshly, without any need to excuse any individual or team.
For China's national soccer team, it is yet to be known whether the soon-to-be-unveiled banning penalties will interfere with their journey in the World Qualifiers. Meanwhile, the Chinese Super League clubs of some of the internationals may also face punishment. However, regardless of when the punishment is announced, we sincerely hope that the internationals can focus on their current matches, make good adjustments and preparations for the next few days, and try to win their first points in the World Qualification Tournament to revitalize themselves.
