Missing out on Qatar 2022
World Cup
The preparation cycle for the Chinese men's soccer team came to an end after the qualification for the In the East Asian Cup tournament, the
national soccer team
Chose to dispatch
Team participation. South Korean media accordingly predicted that the Chinese men's soccer team is feared to be no longer training or participating in the competition this year, which is the consequence of not advancing to the World Cup?
The article states that China
national soccer team
The Association has submitted a report to the National Sports Authority on the
China Super League (soccer league)
The document is a "guideline" for the operation of the national team. In a surprise move, it was revealed that the Chinese national team will no longer organize independent training and friendly matches this year.
China Super League (soccer league)
The league, which kicks off as early as June 3, is divided into three divisions, with the number of teams increasing from 16 to 18, and the total number of rounds in the season will reach 34 rounds. The Chinese national team will also cancel its training due to the absence of a break and the scheduling of international match days.
In July, in the East Asian Cup in Japan, China will field
teams to compete. Meanwhile, the country's
soccer league
The Cup is also packed with matches that must be played in the FIFA-mandated Qatar
World Cup
Completed within two weeks prior to kickoff.
中
national soccer team
The Association has to complete the league within 5 months,
soccer league
Cup and East Asian Cup matches, so there was no time to schedule any more training or matches for the national team.
