In the CCTV soccer night program on December 9, many stars involved in the China Heritage Stars Football Tournament gathered together to discuss the profound connotation of changing the name of "Old AA" to "China Heritage Stars League".
Cao Liandong said with emotion:
"Today's soccer fields seem to be too utilitarian, and the game of soccer deserves to maintain its purity. We should tap into and pass on the good qualities of the game so that every soccer-loving child and participant can feel that trustworthy soccer spirit."
Peng Weiguo went on to say:
"In 2012, it was 11 years ago. At that time, most of the retired players had been players in the A-League era. And now, there is a growing pool of retired players in the Premier League who have not experienced the A-League. Naming the tournament 'Legacy' is precisely to promote the long-term development of the event."
Xi Zhikang further elaborated:
"Inheritance, that is, this spirit of unity and hard work, emphasizing the sense of teamwork. Whether it's Beijing's 'small and quick', Shandong's 'high-flying', or Guangdong's 'individual skills', these are all valuable assets that we need to pass on. "
Wei Qun concluded by adding:
"Legacy means that we welcome new players to join us, such as Lin Miao and other players who retired last year and the year before have joined our family. We look forward to the continuation of this tournament so that people who love soccer, as well as those retired soccer players, can participate and feel this love for soccer."
