Korean media outlet GOAL.COM has come up with news that the much-anticipated
China Super League (soccer league)
The league has finally announced its opening early next month after much delay. However, many Chinese fans reacted coldly to the news, neither excited nor looking forward to it.
It is reported that
China Super League (soccer league)
The league will be launched on June 3 and is divided into 34 rounds and the tournament will be divided into four stages. The CFA has decided to divide the 18 participating teams into three zones of six teams each. The three zones are Meizhou, Dalian and Haikou. At the end of each stage, three teams will be replaced within the divisions.
However, the reaction of Chinese fans to the news has been surprisingly lukewarm. They are well aware that in recent years
China Super League (soccer league)
The league is drifting away, no longer able to achieve its former glory with huge investments.
One fan said bluntly, "I'm interested in the
China Super League (soccer league)
No longer interested, won't be watching." Another fan sarcastically commented, "
China Super League (soccer league)
Ranked as the 60th largest league in the world." Others criticized, "It's uninteresting, there are very few spectators, and I'd rather it end."
China Super League (soccer league)
The league opener will pit last season's champions Shandong Taishan against Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic in Haikou. Shandong Taishan have Korean midfielder Son Jun-ho in their squad, while Chongqing's head coach is South Korean Zhang Waerong.
