On the issue of access to the professional league in the new season, the Chinese Football Association has shown unprecedented flexibility and humane handling. According to the Daily News, December 5 is the deadline for professional clubs at all levels to submit their access materials, however, for those clubs that are in deep trouble, the Football Association has chosen to "concede" and give them a "grace period" of up to two weeks to help them have more time to settle thorny issues such as unpaid wages.
However, the "grace period" does not set a clear timeline, which reflects the "bitterness" of the Football Association on this issue. According to reports, some clubs are facing a critical moment of life and death, especially in the Chinese League A and China B League, such problems are more common. In the face of this grim situation, the Chinese Football Association has also shown a certain degree of flexibility while adhering to the principle of access review.
According to people familiar with the matter, the Football Association has taken a more lenient approach to clubs with salary arrears. As long as the club can ensure that more than 70% of the players and staff sign the payslip, the remaining salary arrears can be put on hold for later resolution, which means that the Football Association can allow up to 30% of the club's personnel not to sign. This move undoubtedly provides a valuable respite for clubs struggling to survive, and also leaves room for their resurrection.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately aroused widespread attention and discussion. On the one hand, people appreciate the Football Association's tolerance and understanding during difficult times, believing that this move will help maintain the overall stability of the Chinese Football Professional LeagueOn the other hand, there are also voices questioning that this practice may condone the club's non-payment of wages, posing a potential threat to the rights and interests of players.
In the context of the ebb of Jinyuan football and the cold winter of the Chinese Football Professional League, this decision of the Football Association is undoubtedly a bold attempt. However, how to find a balance between adhering to principles and responding flexibly, while protecting the rights and interests of players and ensuring the healthy development of the league, will be a problem that the Football Association must think deeply about and solve in the future. Only in this way can Chinese football truly get out of the predicament and welcome the new spring. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review).