Since the Neo-Collateral virus hit the world, families have been shutting down their homes. Now that the epidemic has faded away, its legacy is deeply embedded in people's hearts and minds. Travel may seem to be returning to normal, but the traces of the epidemic are appearing like ghosts, bit by bit.
The real estate market is in mourning, transactions have plummeted, local finances are stretched to the limit, nuclear acid testing has been the norm for days, and even the salaries of state workers are under downward pressure. The shadow of unemployment hangs over all walks of life, even sportsmen and women are not immune and some teams are even facing salary arrears.
The year 2023 has arrived and Chinese soccer is about to have a grand international tournament. In the face of this event, the national team dares not slack off, the players are training hard in New Zealand and warming up with New Zealand's top players.
The Super League Cup was forced to be halted during the ravages of the New Crown Virus. As the outbreak recedes, the Super League is expected to be rekindled. The tournament is expected to be held in April this year, possibly in Shanghai or Suzhou, with Suzhou seeming more likely.
Once the tournament is restarted, it is expected to attract an influx of fans, a lively atmosphere and a climb in interest in the event.
During the epidemic, there were a lot of restrictions on matches. Now that the epidemic has improved, the Chinese Super League is expected to fully resume the home-and-away system, and by then, the relevant parties need to be well-prepared.
The epidemic has left many stadiums unused and facilities in dire need of repair. In addition, the stadiums are facing debt problems. Although the problems are minor, these delicate issues must be properly addressed and obstacles removed if the tournament is to run smoothly. After all, the sports sector is eager to return to the home-and-away format as it is about improving its operations.
The Football Association has taken the issue of salary arrears extremely seriously, stating that if a team fails to resolve the issue, its participation will be canceled or even face the risk of disbandment.
The FA's firm stance is not hard to understand. After all, the game is crucial to athletes, and everyone works hard to reap good results. If the issue of salary arrears is not resolved, it will create a huge obstacle to the development of the Chinese professional league, therefore, the FA and the soccer federation appear to be extremely resolute in dealing with the issue of salary arrears.
The media revealed that seven Chinese Super League teams have defaulted on their wages, which are only basic salaries and do not involve bonuses. The Football Association has taken a tough stance on this, and at the moment, the four teams in Guangdong Province, including second-year Super League teams Meizhou Hakka, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, are in the most dire situation.
Meizhou Hakka is the bright pearl of Guangdong soccer. If its economic situation deteriorates, the other three teams in Guangdong Province will also face difficulties. If the economic problems cannot be reversed, the four Guangdong teams may indeed be on the verge of disbanding. However, there are those who believe that many of the teams can handle the problem properly because the FA's working style is one that likes to procrastinate.
