Recently, the soccer circle has been in turmoil, Li Tie triggered a wave of anti-corruption sweeping, more than a hundred people have been arrested at all levels of the game, and even South Korean star Sun Junho has not escaped. This incident has made many foreigners think deeply. There is no hiding the fact that the Chinese Super League is undergoing an unprecedented change, and that the era of golden dollar soccer that was so prevalent for a long time has been fading away. At the same time, the relevant departments of the crackdown on the fake gambling and black, the Football Association senior management fell one after another, but the league in the unhealthy wind is still unchecked. For many foreign aiders, the choice to stay away from the storm has become imperative.
Many fans witnessed the departure declarations of Chinese Super League foreigners Fellaini, Stancho and Ademi, who clearly want to make a clean break from Chinese soccer. Chinese soccer is currently in the midst of an unprecedented anti-corruption phase, and many fans believe that Sun Junho's arrest is just the beginning, with more foreigners likely to be implicated in the future. After the sweep, a new leadership team will emerge with stricter player salaries and rules. This means that foreign aid salaries may not be as lucrative, some gray areas may be uncovered, and the profitability of Chinese soccer will be greatly reduced.
The continuous decline in the standard of Chinese soccer has caused dissatisfaction among many fans. Against the backdrop of a deteriorating economic environment, the Football Association (FA) has cut salaries on several occasions, resulting in many players complaining. The news of foreign aiders leaving the team in droves is not surprising. With the departure of big-name foreign aiders, it is feared that the former Chinese Super League giants will gradually be reduced to second-rate teams. This is not a bad thing for Chinese soccer, which is in dire need of a reorganization.
The CSL's first superstar Oscar has reportedly left Hong Kong for a €9 million return to Portuguese supergiant Porto. He had moved to the CSL from Chelsea for €60 million and became the flagship of the league. Oscar's departure signals the decline of the CSL as top stars flee. As the saying goes, people die for money, birds die for food, and Oscar's departure makes sense.
Oscar had led his team to the Chinese Super League title in Shanghai. However, after Li Tie was investigated, Chen Xuyuan was also arrested. Sources say Chen Xuyuan's son profited from the team's signings, while the issue of Hong Kong's $12 billion championship prize money has also sparked controversy. When the truth comes out, Oscar may also be in trouble. Therefore, it is not impossible for him to choose to leave the Chinese Super League.
At 32, Oscar is no longer young, but he is still a force to be reckoned with. Porto signed him to a €6 million contract over three years and paid a €9 million transfer fee, totaling €72 million. Many fans are unhappy with Hong Kong's transfer policy. In this environment, anything is possible. It is wise to choose to be open-minded. Of course, Oscar's departure will also weaken Hong Kong's competitiveness. In the future, the Chinese Super League may be heading towards an all Chinese team.
The continued decline in the standard of Chinese soccer has aroused the anger of many fans. Many fans believe that people such as Li Tie, Chen Xuyuan and Du Zhaocai are the culprits, who have lost their reverence for soccer and see it as a tool to make money. Li Tie was once an outstanding defender in Chinese soccer and also represented the national team in the World Cup. As a senior member of the Football Association, he should have led the rise of Chinese soccer. However, he chose to play match-fixing, suppress naturalization and nepotism just to make money. This has disappointed many fans to no end.
