In the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, Gen Wei's goal helped the Chinese men's soccer team to beat Oman with a record of 1-0, two rounds ahead of the final round, which marked the first and only time in the history of China's soccer into the World Cup final stage. However, when the passion of the Qatar World Cup was rekindled, the Chinese men's soccer team once again became a spectator.
The years go by like a flash, when the soccer feast comes into sight again, let's review that unforgettable Chinese men's World Cup journey together.
Follow the dream of the World Cup, witness the splendor of 2022 and recall the legend of 2002.
According to the popular network - poster news reporter Zheng Hao reported in Jinan, if you want to become a leader in a certain field, talent, strength and will are indispensable. In the history of Chinese soccer, Sun Jihai is such an international player. He is not only a superstar of Chinese soccer, but also became the pride of China in overseas matches, and his career has written a new legend of Chinese soccer.
Classic battle, one against four.
In 2002, Sun Jihai played as the right forward of the national team in the World Cup. Unfortunately, in the group match against Costa Rica, he suffered a serious shoveling injury in the 20th minute and had no choice but to say goodbye to his World Cup tour early.
In the same year, Sun Jihai left Dalian Shide and went to England to join Manchester City, which was in the second tier of the English league at that time. In the absence of pressure and dazzling halo, Sun Jihai gradually gained a firm foothold in Manchester City by virtue of his own talent, creating a brilliant record for Chinese players in the Premier League - 123 appearances, 3 goals, becoming the first Chinese player to score in the Premier League. The classic one-goal rescue photo is still fondly remembered.On October 23, 2015, Sun Jihai was formally inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first Chinese player to be so honored.At the age of 31, Sun returned to China's Premier League, witnessing the high level of the league as a young player in the English Premier League, and then returning to his home country to witness the influx of foreign aid, the injection of capital, and the change of the Premier League, with every stage being a Each stage is an important chapter in Sun Jihai's unique soccer career.
The Pain of Chinese Super League Venues
With our soccer continuously missing the World Cup, Sun Jihai has repeatedly pointed out the problems of our soccer.
"Look, this is the pitch where Chinese pros play soccer, it's ridiculous!" In September 2016, Sun Jihai's China League One team Beijing Renhe lost a match against Guizhou Hengfeng, while a video of Sun's poor pitch taken on the pitch quickly went viral.
As a professional soccer player, Sun Jihai knows how difficult it is for players on the field. However, he has never been able to understand, after years of professional development, our country's soccer "battlefield" is still so embarrassing.
After retiring in 2016, Sun Jihai founded a sports company, stating, "As long as we are not controlled, we will stick to our thoughts and feelings." Despite his change in status to entrepreneur, the strength of integrity in Sun Jihai remains undiminished.
In 2017, Sun Jihai resigned from all company positions and was tasked with forming and preparing the 97th National Olympic Team.
Fortunately, a few years ago, the reporter interviewed Sun Jihai, when "Sun guidance" in the Luneng base for the "u20 years old elite training camp" players. When talking about the young players and their relationship with the "old guys", Sun Jihai appeared a little hesitant.
"These kids have very few opportunities at the club, and in layman's terms, they are not very good at playing soccer, but this phenomenon is not something that I and these kids can decide on our own." Sun Jihai said at the time.
