With the end of the first round of the new season of the Chinese Super League, the football world has once again been ignited with enthusiasm. The fierce competition on the field and the enthusiastic shouts of the fans constitute a warm and energetic picture. However, this round also revealed some realities worth pondering. As the game progressed, some facts gradually emerged, and the most interesting of them was the true portrayal of the Super League level. In the cheers, we may see the light of victory, but what is more remarkable is the reality behind the light.
At the beginning of this hot season, the strength level of the Chinese Super League has once again received widespread attention. The crowd was eagerly awaiting, expecting to see a high level of action, however, the first round was a bit disappointing. On the whole, the offensive and defensive rhythm of the game seems to be a little slow, the technical and tactical characteristics are not obvious enough, and the players' individual technical use is also a little unreasonable. In the fierce competition, fouls occurred frequently, adding a lot of disputes and controversies to the game.
It is worth mentioning that although the atmosphere of the first round of the Chinese Super League is warm, the overall level of competition needs to be further strengthened. For a long time, the development of the Chinese Super League has been in the spotlight, but there is still a certain gap compared to other football leagues. This also made the national football team's performance mediocre in international competitions and failed to meet people's expectations. There is no doubt that improving the overall level of the Chinese Super League is the only way for the development of Chinese football.
In addition, this season's title race has taken on certain characteristics. Shanghai SIPG, Shandong Taishan, Shanghai Shenhua, Chengdu Rongcheng and other teams all won the first round of matches and became the most competitive teams among the championship contenders. It is worth mentioning that although Beijing Guoan and Zhejiang Greentown also won in the first round, the battle for the championship may be more concentrated between the aforementioned four teams.
In addition, in the game, some old faces once again showed excellent performances, such as the performance of the three strikers of the national football team in the Asian Cup. On the other hand, it is rare for newcomers to excel, with only a handful of young players showing some quality in the game. It also shows that the task of nurturing new talent remains urgent and needs to be strengthened.
In terms of foreign aid, there have also been some changes this year. Compared with last year, the overall level of foreign aid this year has decreased, and more teams have chosen to bring in foreign aid without visas, at low prices or on loan. This trend makes the value for money of foreign players more reasonable, and also helps to improve the level of competition in the league.
In addition, in this season's Chinese Super League, foreign coaches occupy the majority of the head coach positions, while the number of local coaches is significantly smaller. This situation has also raised concerns about the future development of local coaches, and it is hoped that more local coaches will emerge.
In general, although there are some unsatisfactory points at the beginning of the new season of the Chinese Super League, it is also full of expectations and challenges. The players will continue to work hard in the next games to bring more exciting games to the audience.
As the new season progresses, the adjustment of the foreign aid policy has also had a significant impact on the game. According to the new policy, each team can play five foreign players, a change that makes teams more flexible in terms of recruitment, and also increases the uncertainty of the game. In the first round, as many as 10 teams used the full quota of five foreign players, and the other six teams also used four foreign players, indicating that the teams have made full use of the new policy to strive for better results on the field.
However, as the proportion of foreign players on the field increases, the opportunities for domestic players to play also decrease. According to statistics, the proportion of foreign aid in the Chinese Super League has reached about 40%, and the number of playing places left for domestic players is only about 60%. This makes competition for domestic players even more intense, especially for young players, who want to get a chance in the game more difficult. They have to perform at a high level in their daily training sessions to have the potential to get valuable playing opportunities, which also puts higher demands on their growth.
At the same time, this year, the Football Association has relaxed the restrictions on naming rights for Super League teams, but unlike in the past, naming rights no longer seem to be as attractive as in the past. So far, only one team of Henan has implemented the naming right, and the other teams have not yet reached a naming agreement. This phenomenon reflects the declining trend of the overall commercial value of the Chinese Super League, not only in terms of naming rights, but also in the distribution of broadcast rights. Due to cost issues, many television stations have abandoned their broadcast plans in favor of online platforms. This means that the commercial value of the Chinese Super League needs to be re-examined and rethought to adapt to the changes and development of the times.
Despite the many challenges and changes, the enthusiasm of Chinese football remains undiminished. At the beginning of the new season, the major ball markets are still hot, and the enthusiasm of the fans is high. In the first round of the competition, the hot scenes in Chengdu, Shanghai, Jinan, Tianjin and other ball markets have fully confirmed this. According to statistics, last year's Chinese Super League season attracted a total of 4.76 million viewers to watch the game, and the number of live broadcasts reached 11.2 billion times, and the number of on-demand broadcasts is as high as 2700 million passengers, ranking first in Asia. In the new season, this number is expected to increase further, and the average live audience is even expected to exceed 20,000 per game. This shows that Chinese football still has huge development potential and market space, and as long as all parties work together, the future of Chinese football will be brighter.
With the start of the new season of the Chinese Super League, we have seen the heat of the game, the hard work of the players, and the enthusiasm of the fans. However, the challenges and problems facing the Super League cannot be ignored. The decline of naming rights, the shrinkage of commercial value, and the change of foreign aid policies have all had a certain impact on the development of the Super League. Despite this, Chinese football still has huge potential and market, and we have reason to believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, the Chinese Super League will usher in a brighter future.
Personally, I think that while facing challenges, the Chinese Super League should also seize the opportunity to increase investment and training in youth training and improve the overall level of the league. In addition, exchanges and cooperation with international football should also be strengthened, and the excellent experience of other leagues should be learned to promote the long-term development of the Chinese Super League. Only in this way can Chinese football show its style more well on the world stage.