[Focus] Chen Xuyuan's departure and stay in the professional league, the shockwave is obvious. Although the CFL (preparatory group) has taken over the big picture, the stability of the Chinese Super League is still to be tested as the anti-gambling storm has not yet ceased.
On February 15, Chen Xuyuan was announced to undergo a review, and the next day the Football Association issued a notice to adjust the rules of access, which seemed to indicate that the league was not hit much. But Chen Xuyuan's influence as chairman of the FA is self-evident.
Chen Xuyuan had led the reorganization of the Chinese Super League company in an effort to get the league listed. The division of labor between Liu Yi and Huang Shenghua also signals a more supportive role for the FA after Chen Xuyuan's exit.
Chen Xuyuan has said that the FA and professional leagues are partners, emphasizing service and supervision. However, the establishment of the CFA (preparatory group) means that the league's day-to-day affairs are run independently.
With the departure of Chen Xuyuan, the Chinese Super League has also experienced a transition of power from the FA to the CFL (Preparatory Group). The addition of Shi Qiang and Liu Jun has made the league operate more autonomously.
Chen Xuyuan's policy directions, such as neutral names and salary limitation orders, have had a profound impact on the league. Nonetheless, the de-bubbling trend of the Chinese Super League is inevitable.
Whether Chen Xuyuan's successor can break the professional league's predicament is yet to be determined. Good news such as the abolition of the U23 policy in the Chinese Super League and the relocation of teams from China A and B may ease the pressure.
Chen Xuyuan's problems may have an impact on the sponsorship and broadcasting rights sales of the Chinese Super League. The CFL (preparatory group) needs to do its best to minimize the negative impact and ensure the stability of the league.
Chen Xuyuan's fate, like the future of Chinese soccer, is full of uncertainty. It remains to be seen whether the Chinese Super League can straighten itself out in the face of adversity.
