2023 is undoubtedly a year full of challenges and hopes for Chinese football. From the full recovery of the Chinese Super League to the ups and downs of the Chinese women's football team, this year's football events have brought us surprises and revealed some deep-seated problems.
The viewing experience has been upgraded, but the hard power still needs to be improved。The return of the Chinese Super League has undoubtedly made the majority of fans rejoice. The passion and participation of the spectators on the field is an integral part of Chinese football. Stadium upgrades, such as the renovation of the Beijing Workers' Stadium and the 80,000-person stadium in Shanghai Shenhua, have provided fans with a better viewing experience. However, this does not hide the problems that exist in the league. For example, the decline in goals per game and net game time reflects a lack of competitiveness and spectacle in the league. The departure of big-name foreign players has also affected the attractiveness of the league to a certain extent.
The Football Association's anti-corruption campaign has brought hope for a new lease of life to Chinese football。The Chinese Football Association has experienced an unprecedented "reshuffle", which is undoubtedly positive for cleaning up the bad atmosphere in the football world. But this also had a short-term impact on the normal operation of Chinese football. It is gratifying that after a period of chaos, the Chinese Football Association ushered in a new leadership team, heralding a new beginning for Chinese football. The appointment of Song Kai, the new president of the Football Association, has injected new vitality into the football world, especially in the areas of youth training and efforts to improve relations with the AFC, which are crucial for the long-term development of Chinese football.
The ups and downs of the Chinese women's football team。2023 is a challenging year for the Chinese women's football team. Although they brought great pride to the Malaysians by winning the Women's Asian Cup at the beginning of the year, their subsequent performances were worrying. The defeats in the World Cup, the Asian Games and the Olympic preliminaries reflect the gap between the Chinese women's football team and the world's high-level teams. The problems of the coaching team and tactical arrangements also need to be paid enough attention.
Overall, Chinese football in 2023 is a year full of contradictions and challenges. Although the viewing experience has improved, the lack of hard power and the setbacks of women's football all point to the practical problems that Chinese football needs to face. In the future, the reform of the Football Association and the strengthening of youth training will be the key to the glory of Chinese football. As fans, we will always be full of expectations and support for Chinese football. I hope that Chinese football can achieve more breakthroughs in the coming days, so that we, the loyal "dream chasers", will be proud of it.