China's women's soccer team had a bumpy road to the World Cup. Despite the 0-1 loss to Denmark in the first match, they quickly adjusted their mentality and beat Haiti with a narrow 1-0 advantage, which was not easy to achieve victory in the key battle. After the game, a group of enthusiastic fans held up a banner that read, "Girls, we don't need sea cucumbers to make up!" Such a slogan instantly stung the national football team, triggering widespread concern and heated debate.
Renowned soccer journalist Li Pingkang took to social media to express his strong displeasure with the slogan, arguing that the practice is just to attract attention and that women's soccer enjoys the same support from sponsors and even shares sponsors with men's soccer.
So, does women's soccer really eat sea cucumbers? Naturally, the answer is no. A sea cucumber company in Dalian has become the sponsor of the Chinese women's soccer team, and the "China Team" provides sea cucumbers for both the men's and women's soccer teams. Although some players of the men's soccer team have been criticized for their poor performance due to the promotion of sea cucumber in the past, sea cucumber is not a necessity for the women's soccer team, but only as a symbol.
Many people believe that the sea cucumber companies that sponsor the Chinese soccer team have suffered great losses as a result. Sea cucumber is originally a healthy food, but since the sponsorship of the national soccer team, it has become the object of various spoofs and jokes. Especially after the Chinese women's soccer team won the life-and-death match, some people put forward the slogan of "women's soccer team doesn't eat sea cucumber", which made the sponsors feel embarrassed.
It is certainly good for the women's soccer team to have the support of sponsors. This year's Women's Soccer World Cup has received a lot of attention, with many companies announcing their sponsorship of the Chinese women's soccer team. According to reporter Wang Tao, the Chinese women's soccer team now has 15 exclusive sponsors, covering top brands in many industries. In fact, the women's soccer team has won countless attention and support for its positive image and the progress it continues to make.
The Chinese women's soccer team is fully preparing for their match against England. If they lose, they are likely to be eliminated outright. Even if they draw, their chances of advancing are very slim. Coach Shui Qingxia said that the team must go all out to beat England, the European Cup champions. Despite the difficulty of the match, the explosive power of the Chinese women's soccer team at critical moments should not be underestimated.
Considering that Denmark has the possibility to beat Haiti or gain points in the last game, the Chinese women's soccer team must strive for a victory to control their destiny. Therefore, it is hoped that the Chinese team will make targeted adjustments to their tactics and staffing, and play with the spirit of women's soccer without regrets.
