China Super League (soccer league)
The second phase of the league is back in action, but Guangzhou has seen few naturalized players. Although Luo Guofu and Jiang Guangtai have entered the tournament, their names have not appeared in the starting lineup. It seems that this phenomenon is not only triggered by the unpaid salary controversy, senior soccer reporter Yuan Ye revealed that Luo Guofu himself has the right to play for the Guangzhou team.
China Super League (soccer league)
There is a strong desire to play football, but the tangle of interests behind naturalized players cannot be shaken by one person.
Golat's return to Brazil was followed by Alan's return to China after the Top 12, followed by the non-segregated Aixon who also chose to return to Brazil for a short period of time. Although both Allan and Aixon have said they are still loyal subjects of China and will return to action after the Top 12, what about tournament-free status? Will Li Xiaopeng call them up again? What challenges will they face on their return? These questions are particularly tricky now.
China Football Association (CFA)
Solutions to the problem of naturalized players are being actively sought. In the face of the current situation in which the high salaries of naturalized players are difficult to be borne by the teams.
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Plans to allow naturalized players to stay abroad on condition that they retain their citizenship and are on standby to receive
national soccer team
Conscription. However, this seemingly perfect scenario is overly idealistic and oversimplified. Will naturalized players behave?
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Perhaps more tangible benefits need to be put out to entice them.
Although Luo Guofu is determined not to withdraw his citizenship, he only wants to put down his roots.
China Super League (soccer league)
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national soccer team
The fact that the naturalized players are still banned from playing is an indication of the intense game of interests. This shows that the interests of all parties are in a fierce game, which not only undermines the relationship between naturalized players and the
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League, and even more so for the
A big blow for the national soccer team. Therefore, all parties should put the national interest first and allow players like Luo Guofu the opportunity to show their strength on the field.
