Last year's Chinese Super League (CSL) was a tumultuous one, with many clubs suffering FIFA bans due to salary issues, with Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian People's being forced to play with full or quasi-full Chinese squads. The CFA has also suffered repeated litigation failures during this period, such as the former women's soccer coach Bruno has filed a lawsuit for salary issues. These problems have undoubtedly exposed the difficulties on the road to professionalization of Chinese soccer!
The Daily News further disclosed that the four Chinese Super League (CSL) powerhouses Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dalian and Henan Songshan Longmen are all facing their own crises this year. The Chinese Football Association (CFA) is expected to adopt stricter measures to eliminate wage arrears and ensure league entry. The CFA policy and other factors have already plunged the Chinese Super League into the doldrums and damaged its international reputation. In the new season, how to avoid more legal disputes and penalties may be a bottom-line challenge that all teams must face! (Laoqiu Super League Commentary)
