With January 6 approaching, the flames of the 2021 Chinese Super League season gradually subsided, and Guangzhou unfortunately lost to old rival Shanghai Seaport in the final showdown for honor, coming in third. However, for the Guangzhou team, which has been suffering from financial difficulties this season, such a result is already a rare achievement.
Looking back on the whole season, Guangzhou players were determined to step onto the field even in the face of numerous difficulties. On the eve of the second stage of the game, the team even rumored that they might not be able to participate, but in the end they still insisted on it, and behind this is the players' spirit of not giving up.
The well-known domestic soccer media, Football Daily, reported in detail the journey of Guangzhou players. One player lamented, "We always have a belief in our hearts that we want the Guangzhou team to continue to exist! Before the match in the championship group, Zhi (Zheng Zhi) mobilized us and he emphasized that no matter what we were playing for, our goal was to go all out and finish this stage of the competition."
"In a big way, it's for the city and the fans; in a small way, it's for ourselves. The key thing is that despite the adversity, the whole Guangzhou team was united and we worked together. Zhi and the coaching staff were very responsible and I thank them for leading us through the game at a crucial moment."
A touching detail is that during the spontaneous training, the staff of the hotel where the players stayed and the chef of the base restaurant had left, while the team staff personally purchased ingredients and cooked for the players. This spirit of overcoming difficulties and solidarity is undoubtedly an inspiration for the Guangzhou team members, especially the young players. This experience will surely be an unforgettable memory in their lives.
Regarding the future, both the fans and the players are still in a state of confusion. However, the contracts of a number of the team's main players have expired, and the renewal of Zheng Zhi, Liu Tingzai, Huang Bowen, Liao Lixiang, Meifang, and Deng Hanwen has yet to be clarified. According to Football Daily, after the Guangzhou team was in trouble, other clubs and players had contacts with the intention of introducing them. Despite the fact that the relevant leaders of the Guangzhou Municipal Sports Bureau have said that they want to continue to make the two working soccer salons better and create another glory, the players still hope to complete the share reform as soon as possible so that they can decide on their final stay or departure based on the results of the share reform. (Source: DD)
