On April 6, 2023, media personality Cong Shuo Ming disclosed that a notice from the Guangzhou Panyu District Culture, Radio, Television, Sports and Tourism Bureau quietly hung in front of the Guangzhou team's training base, announcing that it would be sent to take over the venue in 10 days.
Cong Shuo Ming lamented in the article: On the occasion of the Qingming Festival, the Guangzhou team is still preparing for the upcoming Central League. However, the 415 start of the CSL league and the 422 start plan of the CSLA league did not seem to affect this sudden change. The fact that the Panyu District Culture and Sports Bureau has taken over the base in this manner is no doubt startling, and adds a touch of helplessness and confusion - why reveal this scar at such a crucial time for the Guangzhou team?
The announcement revealed the fact that Guangzhou team owed rent for their base, and the team's financial woes have long been known. But the sudden appearance of this move during the preparation period is undoubtedly a blow to the Guangzhou team. With a new coach in place and a new season about to begin, the base has become an insurmountable chasm. Guangzhou team, the city's pride, since its founding in 1954, carrying the expectations of countless fans, but now facing such a predicament.
Guangzhou Football Club has been maintaining communication with the defaulting parties (e.g. Tianhe Public Security Bureau, Tianhe Stadium, etc.) and promised to repay the outstanding amount as soon as possible. In turn, the other party has shown understanding and both sides have sought a solution with a consultative attitude. Why can the Panyu District Culture, Radio, Television, Sports and Tourism Bureau not follow this practice? Do they really want to "kill" the Guangzhou team in this way? This is too cold and heartless.
The arrears certainly exist, but according to the regulations, Panyu District Culture, Radio, Television, Sports and Tourism Bureau does not have the right to directly take over the land, but also need to follow the legal procedures. This is a simple and rough move, as in pressure, which is baffling. However, Guangzhou is not alone, and their tenacity and perseverance will help them shine in the new season of the Central League.
We expect both sides to remain calm and negotiate amicably to properly resolve this issue and realize a win-win situation. Guangzhou team will also continue to prepare for the new season and give back to the fans with outstanding performance. In competitive sports, ups and downs are the norm, so it would be wise to put down the dream of being a hero for the time being and look at it from a long term perspective.
