With a deep imprint of SIPG, Chen Xuyuan has undoubtedly become one of the most controversial in the history of Chinese football. Every move he makes, whether it is drinking a 3-yuan coke, eating simple potato chips, or smoking Huazi, has been infinitely amplified and has become the focus of heated discussions. Behind this, it is not only about him personally, but also about his status in the Chinese football world.
Looking back on Chen Xuyuan's football career, I have to mention the 29th round of the league in 2018, when SIPG finally won the league championship for Shanghai football after 23 years. At that critical moment, Chen Xuyuan was recommended to be the president of the Football Association, which was undoubtedly an important turning point in his personal career. However, this decision also became a big mistake in his life.
Chen Xuyuan's road to the Football Association, full of challenges and controversies. His arrival was originally intended to bring about change, but he did not expect that the complex relationship and established forces within the Football Association would make his road to reform extremely difficult. The moment he was officially appointed as the president of the Football Association at the Football Congress, Chen Xuyuan began to compete with the forces within the sports system. But he seems to have underestimated the complexity of the struggle, and every step of his way seemed extraordinarily difficult.
During his more than three years at the Football Association, Chen Xuyuan tried to change some established facts, such as taking back the management of the national team from Evergrande, a move that caused more controversy and dissatisfaction. Especially after Lippi's resignation, the Football Association's handling of the situation has aroused widespread public doubts.
Mistakes in personnel appointments and dismissals, which is also a major failure of Chen Xuyuan during his tenure in the Football Association. He failed to accurately judge people's hearts and promoted some ** who were not really loyal to him, which led to the aggravation of internal contradictions. What is even more regrettable is that his relationship with Liu Yi, the former secretary general of the Football Association, has deteriorated, reflecting his shortcomings in interpersonal relations.
Chen Xuyuan's attitude on issues such as Jinyuan football and naturalized players is also quite controversial. He once denounced Jinyuan football, but he took a more open attitude towards it during his time in the Football Association. His views on the policy of naturalizing players have also changed significantly, and these "back-and-forths" undoubtedly raise questions about his decision-making ability.
In the end, Chen Xuyuan's tenure in the Football Association ended in failure, which was not only a blow to him personally, but also a reflection on the entire Chinese football system. His experience tells us that football is not just a game, but a complex social, political and cultural contest. Chen Xuyuan's story may become a mirror on the road of Chinese football reform, allowing us to see the problems and challenges in sports management.