On November 17, 2021, the national football team drew 1-1 with Australia, but did not expect this to be the beginning of a storm. Li Tie's press conference and 32-minute passionate speech made me deeply feel Coach Tie's sense of responsibility and frustration. His words reminded me of my enthusiasm and disappointment on the sidelines, every effort of the national football team, every fall, like a microcosm of us fans.
Li Tie's resignation and investigation, not only the end of one person, but also a major event in Chinese football. Once a good player, the glory after transforming into a coach, but in the end he was lost in front of power and money. This is not only the tragedy of Li Tie, but also the tragedy of the entire Chinese football environment. From players and coaches to the top of the Football Association, a spectre of corruption hangs over what should be a pure sport.
TalkingLippi's resignationHis angry departure seemed to foreshadow what was to come. That defeat to Syria was not only a technical failure, but also a complete collapse of strategy and management. Lippi's words go straight to the heart of the matter – the spirit and fighting spirit of the team. But unfortunately, neither Lippi nor Li Tie can shoulder the burden of the entire Chinese football alone.
The deep problems of the Chinese Football AssociationMore thought-provoking. Over the years, our football environment has been eroded by a game of power and money, and the corruption of the Football Association is just the tip of the iceberg. From Chen Xuyuan's corruption to the overall corruption of the Football Association, this is not just a problem of a few people, but a problem of the entire system. The rout of Chinese football is not only on the field, but also in the rot of the system itself.
Chinese football has had glory in the past, we are on a par with South Korea and Japan, and the West Asian team is not our opponent. But now, we have even lost to Vietnam and Syria. This is not only a regression of strength, but also a regression of the entire football system, culture and environment.
The most heart-wrenching thing is that our football has been reduced from Asia's top league to a "league with arrears". The dissolution of professional leagues, the demise of teams, all this is the result of chaotic management and rampant corruption. The strong remarks of the boss of the Football Association are in stark contrast to his actual actions, exposing the true face of the Chinese football world.
Looking back on all this, as a fan, I have mixed feelings. Has our love been consumed by this storm of corruption?Is there any hope for the future of the national football team?Perhaps, we can only wait and look forward to the rebirth of Chinese football. But how long will it take for that day to come?This is the question in the mind of every Chinese football fan.