With the western expedition to Doha approaching, the Chinese team's preparation rhythm in Shanghai is more and more intense. 24 August morning, the team in the hotel located in the Minhang District, ushered in the last "referee rules popularization class" before the 12 strong match. The CFA specially invited Wang Di, an active international referee, to explain the latest rule adjustments and VAR operation essentials to the players face-to-face as a senior lecturer. Wang Di won the team's unanimous praise by analyzing the examples.
Since Lippi took the helm of the national football team, the "referee rules popularization class" has become a mandatory course before the competition. After Li Tie took over the national football team, this kind of course is throughout the preparation. In October last year, the Association invited Tao Rancheng lecturer to teach the players. Before that, international referees such as Ma Ning and Wang Di had also served as lecturers, explaining the rules in depth through real-life cases, which benefited the players a lot. It is reported that, commissioned by the AFC, a number of international referees such as Ma Ning, Fu Ming, Zhang Lei and other international referees will be enforcing some of the matches in the first two rounds of the 12-team tournament. Therefore, the rule popularization class of this Shanghai training is still led by Wang Di. Wang Di was an expert referee with the Chinese soccer team in the last three rounds of the 40-team tournament. The Chinese team's smooth advancement was due to its own strength, logistical support and the fair enforcement of the referee. Respecting and obeying the referee's decisions is an important prerequisite for fair law enforcement, so it is especially important for the players to understand the rules and refereeing habits. The effect of this popularization class is thus evident. Due to his busy work schedule, Wang Di was unable to accompany the team to the West, but he still provided support to the team in an appropriate way. 24th class, Wang Di explained in detail the latest international rules such as the recognition of handball and the operation of VAR. The popularization class was timely as the AFC decided to fully apply VAR during the Top 12 tournament. It is worth mentioning that the referees who enforced the first two rounds of the 12-team tournament are all familiar with the team's "old faces". In the afternoon of the 25th teaching match, Wang Di is expected to continue to act as referee, to help players better understand the rules. From the organization of the referee expert instruction, the CFA for the national football team to prepare for the 12th round of the tournament has made great efforts. Such meticulousness will undoubtedly bring strong psychological support to the national football players who are about to travel.
