The Chinese Super League has been suspended, yet the fervor of soccer has not subsided. On the one hand, there is the buzz about the Chinese national team's preparatory warm-up matches, and although we beat Vietnam by two goals, the overall performance fell short of expectations. After all, with strength and home advantage, a victory would have been expected. The real challenge came against Uzbekistan, the 10th best team in Asia. A victory over the rivals would undoubtedly boost the national team's morale and self-confidence. On the other hand, the reform of the Football Association is also under discussion, and the appointment of the new management team will directly determine the future direction of soccer.
According to the scheduled plan, the football congress will kick off on October 16, when the lineup of the new management team will be unveiled. However, on the eve of the congress, sources close to the matter broke the heavy news that Song Kai will join the FA as the new leader. Song Kai is no stranger to the public eye, as he is the deputy head of the preparatory team and has been devoted to the work since its inception in June. An expert in the field of sports management, he has had extensive experience on campuses and in the athletic department, and his love for sports is overflowing.
It is widely recognized that professionals do professional work, and this appointment is undoubtedly a reflection of this philosophy. As a bright pearl in the field of sports, soccer, an excellent management team not only requires professional knowledge, but also the ability to resist pressure. Especially in the face of emergencies, they are able to quickly propose solutions, make appropriate decisions in the emergency, and show decisiveness at critical moments. It is not wise to blindly imitate the European and American league models. The development of professional leagues should be combined with local realities, especially the interests of investors.
The outside world has high hopes for the new leaders and expects them to pay more attention to the development of the league. In fact, this can no longer be ignored. Over the past four years, the league has seen no significant improvement despite several rule adjustments. On the contrary, the Asian league rankings have slipped and the Asian Champions League seats have been damaged. If this trend is not reversed, the future losses will be even worse.
The league is not only the cradle for developing national team players, but also carries important responsibilities. The stability of the Chinese Super League is crucial to the development of the national team. If the Chinese Super League is not stable, the national team will be difficult to attract outstanding talents, which will affect the level of competition, and the improvement of performance will also become a luxury. Therefore, it is urgent to improve the league's level and image. From a global perspective, the movement of the new management team deserves our close attention. It is worth mentioning that the executive committee will be downsized and streamlined, with excellent talents as the core, which is also an unprecedented adjustment.
