Li Tie, a legendary footballer, his story is like a movie with ups and downs, from studying in Brazil to the Premier League and then to the pinnacle of Chinese football, his every step makes us feel a lot of emotion.
1996 yearIn Brazil, the young Li Tie outlined his dream with a propositional essay: to win the national championship, become the Chinese Footballer, play the World Cup, and play football in Europe. These dreams were almost impossible for Chinese football at that time. However, Li Tie used his own efforts to turn them into reality one by one. Year 2001, he was awarded the Chinese Footballer of the Year; Year 2002, he stood on the World Cup on behalf of the Chinese team; In the same year, he joined Everton in the Premier League on loan and became the main midfielder, which was undoubtedly the pride of Chinese football at that time.
Li Tie's playing career is undoubtedly brilliant, but he is not satisfied with this. After retiring, he transformed into a coach, all the way from the physical coach of Evergrande to the head coach of the Chinese men's football team, he has always maintained his love for football and the pursuit of his dreams. In 2017He established Li Tie No. 8 Football Park, which is not only a continuation of his personal dream, but also a contribution to the cultivation of Chinese football talents.
However, the road to dreams is never easy. In 2022, Li Tie is under supervision and investigation on suspicion of serious violations, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to him personally and Chinese football. He used to be a hero in our hearts, but all this seems to tell us that heroes also have times when they are down-to-earth.
Li Tie's story is emotional. He used his own efforts to realize one seemingly impossible dream after another, but in the end, he went astray due to a thought. This is not only a reflection on him personally, but also on the entire Chinese football environment. We love football and the players who sweat it out on the pitch, but we also want the sport to develop in a healthier and more just environment.
Dreams and reality are often contradictory, and Li Tie's story is the best proof of this. But even so, we can't give up on our dreams. Because it is precisely with dreams that football will have its unique charm and inspire generations of people to chase. We look forward to Chinese football coming out of the haze and ushering in a new dawn.