News flash: According to a reliable source, Qingdao's soccer schedule for the new season is in doubt. Fans have been seeking official responses from the Qingdao municipal government. The official response came out, Qingdao Municipal Sports Bureau made it clear that it has not yet received any official letter from the Chinese Football Association regarding the withdrawal of any professional clubs from the league.
Full official response:
"It has been verified that Qingdao Football Club has submitted an application for admission to the professional league to the Chinese Football Association, and is currently in the review stage of the Association. Up to now, we have not received any official document from the Chinese Football Association regarding the withdrawal of any professional club. We will continue to maintain close communication with Qingdao Football Club and, based on the actual situation, will do our utmost to assist it in completing its preparations for participation in the new season."
