In the soccer world of our country, a tree that once flourished is now showing signs of decaying roots. Can we find a healthy branch in this dying forest? Hello, I'm Zhan. Today, let's delve into the current state of Chinese soccer.
The Chinese Super League has been in turmoil this time around, with the end of each game accompanied by widespread questions about refereeing decisions. There were even coaches who took action because they were dissatisfied with the penalties, a scene that has become an indelible scar in the eyes of fans.
Corruption in the Football Association is spreading like a plague, with Li Tieqing's revelation that 11 executives are involved in the case is mind-boggling. And with the refereeing investigation about to go into full swing, Chinese soccer may be in for a sea change. At the beginning of the season, the FA had high hopes for the refereeing job, and Gao Hongbo was entrusted with a heavy responsibility, hoping that he could show his ability from the refereeing position, and be ready to take on a higher-level position in the future.
However, Gao Hongbo's performance did not meet expectations. He canceled the post-match appeal rule and insisted on the final standard of the referee blowing the penalty on the spot, a radical but highly controversial move. Especially after the abolition of the appeal rule, the FA apologized twice for the wrong judgment and suffered the consequences.
Fans expect a change under the new leadership team. In fact, Gao Hongbo was not up to the task of refereeing supervisor. Discussions about refereeing were rife, and the FA announced that it was canceling the appeal system established by Gao Hongbo and allowing appeals to the China Court of Arbitration for Sport in the event of jurisdictional disputes, providing teams with a fair chance to appeal.
Looking back at the first few seasons of the Chinese Super League, problems such as salary arrears plagued many teams. The complaint system introduced by the FA provides a way for teams to apply for arbitration with the China Court of Arbitration for Sport, a move with far-reaching implications.
For Chinese Super League referees, there is finally the power to regulate their behavior and reduce the phenomenon of black whistles and mixed whistles, thus enhancing the fairness of the league. Gao Hongbo's management problems have also sparked widespread concern, with his performance in the FA corruption investigation being highly controversial. In addition, his relationship with Chen Xuyuan has raised the possibility of legal sanctions. The CFA, however, may see a glimmer of hope, as veteran captain Zheng Zhi is expected to join the new leadership group of the federation, bringing experience and wisdom to the team's rebuilding.
