Retirement has become a famous star, which vividly reflects the strange phenomenon of Chinese football. So let's talk about this topic today, can Chinese football cultivate real world-class stars?There are indeed some, but not many Fan Zhiyi and Zheng Zhi are the representatives of the Asian Footballer of the Year, and Sun Jihai and Yang Chen have also had too bright performances in the five major leagues, and the same is true for Wu Lei, even if the players who have won the top 4 or more in the Asian Cup are counted, the number is relatively small. Behind this phenomenon, one often wonders whether the statements of these so-called former famous football stars or intellectuals have real authority and credibilityDo they really have the in-depth knowledge and expertise of modern football?Or is it just a superficial impression and past experience to make a comment?
These former stars may not have achieved great results and achievements when they played, and they may not even be at the level they claim to be. However, once they retired, they became so-called former famous stars, and began to comment and point out Chinese football and the Chinese Super League in an authoritative capacity. They may talk in public about their football careers and how they have worked their way up and gained experience in the field. Upon closer inspection, however, these statements are often full of boasting and exaggeration.
They may boast about their achievements, and even add a lot of fan support to their resumes. Why this seemingly contradictory phenomenon?Why do some people preach the theory of injury and sickness and the theory of overseas obstruction?These theories seem to explain why some homegrown players have not risen to prominence as expectedBut does it really make sense?When we think about it, we can't help but see the absurdity in it. If we look at the example of Chinese football, we will find that many young players have shown an international level during the youth training period, and their talent and hard work are widely recognized. When they try to break into the first team of Chinese Super League clubs, they are often rejected and hindered.
The reason is none other than that the club does not agree to release and protect its academy players, or that they are worried that they will be injured or affect the team's results if they go abroad. Such a statement may sound plausible, but when you think about it, it can't help but feel ridiculous. Could it be that the way for Asian players to stay abroad can only be realized through the direct fancy of European giants?However, the truth is that even Asian football powerhouses like Japan and South Korea mostly have to fight for a while in Europe's top four before their players can play in the top four. For example, Kim Min-jae also worked hard in the European sub-league before joining Bayern.
On the other hand, we often hear rumours that Chelsea, Liverpool and other Premier League giants are interested in domestic players, and some players are even eyed by Manchester City before they have even appeared in the Chinese Super League. This sounds appealing, but it's also unrealistic. In order to pursue the attention of football, some people deliberately hype their own image. However, it is the strength that really determines the results of football. Although the Chinese national football team finished second in the 2004 Asian Cup, it was not able to bring strong supporting data to Asian football.
In the Chinese Super League, with the exception of Guangzhou Evergrande, which won the AFC Champions League, the achievements of other clubs are not remarkable, so we are rarely able to find truly amazing football cases. Because of this, many people claiming to be former Chinese football homestays have emerged on the Internet, boasting about their ability to play football back then, and some even think that Sun Xingmin is not difficult to prevent, such remarks are really laughable. The environment for football commentary is equally important, we need to create an authentic and sincere football atmosphere, and we must make a truthful and objective evaluation of the professional experience of past players. On this issue, we need to push a little.