This is not the first time this season that a referee's decision has caused controversy, and I am afraid it will happen more often in the future. Looking back at the controversial moments in the past, many conflicts that could have been avoided turned into out-of-control situations. Not only are players, coaches and teams affected, but the credibility of the referees and the reputation of the league have also suffered, and it seems that no one can be spared in this storm.
If we don't actively address and solve such problems at the root, then the next "Zhao Rui incident" may already be brewing in the dark.
Song Seung-ryong said, "A referee who is sent off and exits the game is only suspended for five games? Such a punishment is simply insignificant. In comparison, Wei Jiao and Jiang Zhipeng in the Chinese Super League have received significantly heavier penalties for violations in recent years."
The ball is YUAN's noted, "Zhao Rui was suspended for five games and fined 100,000 yuan. This afternoon, Zhao Rui also publicly released an apology statement. He will make his comeback against Jiangsu on January 14 after missing the tournaments in Sichuan, Shanxi, Nanjing, and Fujian."
Sheng Zhe commented, "Zhao Rui has apologized and the officials have given the appropriate punishment. Now, we should look forward and respond positively."
Bazaar Sports, on the other hand, believes that "Xinjiang is undoubtedly the best team in the league."
