In an episode of the talk show's fifth season, host Li Dan made a thought-provoking remark when commenting on the top 8 contestant "Maodou": "When there is a match, there is an expectation", a remark that is very close to my heart. Now, focusing on the soccer field, Wuhan Sanzhen and Shandong Taishan have become the focus of heated debate as to who will come out on top and be the final winner in the 2022 tournament. Wuhan Sanzhen, the "dark horse" in just a few years, from the former champion of the division transformed into a regular in the top soccer hall. They not only boasted a 24-round lead in the standings, but also showed strong vitality on and off the field. Tracing the history of Sanzhen, its predecessor, Shangwen Sports, an organization focusing on youth soccer training, has had nearly 10 years of fruitful cultivation, investment in training, and the introduction of foreign coaches. In order to provide a broader stage for young players, Shangwen Sports resolutely set up a professional club, starting from the Champions League and climbing all the way to the peak of professional soccer. This initiative not only reflects Sanzhen's love and dedication to the soccer cause, but also highlights its social responsibility. It is worth mentioning that before the Football Association promulgated the neutral name policy, the name of Three Town had also gone through changes, behind which is the investors' persistence and pursuit of the soccer dream. However, after a recent match with Henan Songshan Longmen, the famous player Xu Liang's comments on the live broadcast about "Three Town's unpaid wages" triggered strong dissatisfaction among the fans. As a public figure, his words and behavior seem particularly irresponsible. Has he ever thought about the impact of his comments on the club, Wuhan fans, and those who don't know the truth? Does he really understand the history and current situation of the three towns? In the context of the overall downturn of Chinese soccer, such unwarranted comments will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the development of the soccer cause. It is undeniable that salary arrears used to be a persistent problem in Chinese soccer, but with the reshuffling and optimization of the industry, the Chinese Super League clubs are gradually moving towards the right track. It is understood that Wuhan Three Town is currently operating in good condition, and the bonuses for players and staff before the Henan match have been paid. In an interview with Soccer Daily some time ago, Ren Hang and Malcolm also made it clear that Three Town have never defaulted on wages, and the bonuses have been credited for the first time. On the soccer field, winning and losing is common, and the ups and downs of players are part of their career. But between losing and defaulting on wages, is there really an inevitable link? Shandong Taishan did not lose to Henan, is also owed wages? These questions are worth pondering.
