Luo Ranfeng emphasized that this professional league qualification list does not determine the final result, and the list officially released by the CFA is the authoritative standard. The CFA's club admission regulations specify a number of criteria for admission, including sports performance, club facilities, personnel management, legal and financial aspects, etc., and only by fully meeting the standards can they qualify for the league.
The second list of clubs that have paid off their debts is announced.
Zhang Wen pointed out that the said repayment of arrears is only a part of the financial criteria, and as a result, neither the league roster nor the start date has been finalized. Nonetheless, expectations for the 2023 season remain strong.
Wang Wei is full of confidence in the future of Chinese soccer and believes that it will return to the upward track after experiencing the trough. After bidding farewell to the "golden dollar soccer", the club will plan its development more rationally, formulate a reasonable salary policy, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of Chinese professional soccer.
Zhang Wen said that fans are most looking forward to returning to their home games this year, ending a three-year-long gap in attendance. At the same time, we are saying goodbye to the conference system and returning to the classic home-and-away format.
Wang Wei revealed that the domestic league has already allowed spectators to enter some events, such as the Women's Super League and some provincial leagues, and the enthusiasm of the spectators is high.
Zhang Wen mentioned that the return to the home-and-away system would require a lot of preparation, such as the renovation of the Workers' Stadium and changes to the broadcast location.
According to Wang Wei, these preparations are not difficult for clubs and local football associations, and the important thing is to do a good job of fan service.
Zhang Wen suggested setting up a concessionary scheme in ticketing to promote the recovery of the ball market.
Luo Ranfeng said that making a profit would not only help with capital recovery and increase attendance, but also show appreciation to the fans and ease the alienation of the past three years.
The "12th man" in the stands is about to make a full return to the domestic league.
Wang Wei mentioned that some of the package benefits were unavailable three years ago due to the tournament system, and that these benefits should be re-realized after the restoration of the home-and-away system.
Zhang Wen said that domestic clubs are exploring mechanisms to serve fans, but the relevant work is not fine enough and lacks a specialized department.
Wang Wei shared his experience during his visit to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, believing that the services Bayern provides to its fans are worthy of reference for domestic clubs.
According to Zhang Wen, revenues from fan packages, coffee derivatives and the like are insignificant to the club's operations, and the club's revenues from commercial sponsorships and broadcasting are declining.
Luo Ranfeng said business difficulties are a problem in global soccer, but the domestic league is expected to rebound with a vengeance and new investors will bring new opportunities for development.
Zhang Wen said the club still needs commercial sponsorship and that the neutral name policy cuts into an important source of income for the club.
Wang Wei believes that the club needs more talents to join and develop business cooperation according to commercial principles.
Luo Ranfeng said the CFA and the league should consider how to help clubs bridge the income gap and improve the commercial value of the league.
Zhang Wen mentioned that the club is trying to get sponsors on the field for the new season.
The exact timing of the new season has yet to be determined and is expected to begin in late April.
Luo Ranfeng said he had low expectations for the season and hoped the third-tier league would end smoothly to avoid club exits and payroll disputes.
Wang Wei hopes the players will learn from the painful experience and think seriously about how to do well in Chinese soccer.
Zhang Wen, from the perspective of the fans, put forward higher requirements for the 2023 season, hoping to restore the "biological clock of soccer" and enjoy the joy of the game.
Thank you for participating in the program and I hope the Chinese Football League will return to our daily lives soon.
