In today's soccer world in Southern Guangdong, one piece of news is joyous and the other is worrisome.
Frustratingly, Meizhou Hakka are in financial trouble. Against the backdrop of Evergrande, R&F and Caesars all suffering from the downturn in the real estate market, all of which achieved remarkable results last year, Guangzhou were unfortunately relegated, Guangzhou City's share reforms have stalled, and SZFC executives Ding Yong and a female executive have been taken away for investigation. I had thought that Meizhou Hakka would be the only Southern Guangdong team to hold on to the Chinese Super League, but I didn't realize that they would suffer a financial crisis at the beginning of the new season. Reporter Feng Zhen reveals that last season's Chinese Super League newcomers, Meizhou Hakka, are facing a shortage of funds, and it is still uncertain whether they can pass the admission review for the new season.
However, there is also encouraging news coming out that Evergrande is expected to make a comeback with the rebound in the real estate market. In Guangzhou, the club has ensured that all players and staff are paid, including the ladder players. The senior management of the Guangzhou team said that no matter how difficult it is, they will not give up on the Guangzhou team, and strive to return to the top league at the fastest speed. This "fastest" speed may be like last year's Shenzhen Football, directly back to the Chinese Super League. Last year, Tianhai was disbanded and SZF was relegated and then returned. Unfortunately, this year, Guangzhou and SZF may face the crisis of being disbanded.
On the Evergrande side, a club executive revealed that the team currently adopts a lightweight operation, mainly young players, with little pressure on wages, and low operating costs this year, so it will not give up the team.
As for the coaching team, head coaches Zheng Zhi, Huang Bowen, Mei Fang and Zhang Chenglin have already achieved success and financial freedom at Evergrande, and have deep feelings for the Guangzhou team, so they are determined to stick with it. Compared to the many teams that lacked a training program, the Guangzhou team started their intensive preparation as early as February 15th.
As the eight champion, Evergrande is the symbol of the era of the Chinese Super League. If Evergrande can rise from the ashes, it will once again become a giant of the Chinese Super League. I look forward to the sound of "Guangzhou didn't win enough" echoing through the city again.
