It has been reported that a foreign media report has been relayed by the media that Syria plans to file a complaint with FIFA against the national football team because of the visa problems encountered by the Chinese players preparing for the 40-team tournament. The reporter learned from the CFA that in order to ensure the smooth progress of the remaining matches of the group in which the Chinese team is located, the CFA has invested a great deal of energy, one of the key links is to collaborate with a number of parties to solve the visa and entry matters of the four visiting teams to participate in the tournament in China. During this process, the CFF maintained close communication with the AFC and the four participating teams.
The relevant person in charge of the Football Association revealed that, in view of the epidemic prevention situation in various countries and regions, there are differences in visa policies, the Football Association continues to actively coordinate with the Chinese Football Association, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, as well as airlines and other parties to provide as much assistance as possible, including accelerating the visa process, to assist the four visiting teams, athletes, staff, and tournament officials in a timely manner to obtain a visa. It was revealed that the Syrian side did not mention the visa issue at the team meetings organized by the AFC.
