As spring is about to end, an announcement is quietly making waves in the soccer circle. Shanxi Longjin Soccer Club, a horse that had been in the second division of the league, had to bid farewell to the professional league stage because it could not raise 600,000 yuan of participation deposit within the stipulated period of time. The official statement of the club said that the team did not owe wages, but failed to meet the conditions for participation due to financial problems.
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In the face of this unexpected situation, fans have been hotly debated. It is reported that the Football Association to collect the deposit is designed to prevent clubs to quit in the middle of the season, to be the end of the season, the deposit will be returned as much as possible.
Below is the full text of the official announcement released by Shanxi Longjin Football Club:
Dear fans and friends, in this vibrant season, we have to announce a heartbreaking news to you. After a new round of admission audit by CFA, Shanxi Longjin Football Club regrettably failed to obtain the qualification to participate in the competition, therefore, we have to announce our withdrawal from the professional league, ending our journey on the green field. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the people who cared, supported and helped us! Although the time is short, the good memories will be engraved in our hearts forever.
First, for the record, we have no unpaid wages.
Under the influence of multiple factors such as the epidemic, Chinese soccer is experiencing an unprecedented winter. Even in such a difficult situation, Shanxi Longjin Football Club still adhere to the bottom line, people-oriented, the account of only more than 3 million yuan for the payment of team salaries, to ensure that all the coaches and players of the rights and interests.
Secondly, we are deeply helpless.
In the new season, we had two preparations, on the one hand to prepare for the B, on the other hand to fight for the replacement of the A, for Shanxi professional soccer to create a new glory. However, the reality gave us a heavy blow. Due to cash flow problems, we failed to deliver the participation deposit on time. Although we have reported the difficulties to CFA and sought support from Shanxi Provincial Football Association, unfortunately, we failed to obtain the qualification in the end.
Further, we are deeply hurt.
Shanxi Longjin has been through thick and thin in the past two years. We have quietly dedicated ourselves to the development of professional soccer in Shanxi, overcoming many difficulties and showing the fighting spirit and tenacity of Shanxi soccer on the field. However, we were deeply saddened by our failure to obtain the participation guarantee at the critical moment. Compared with the challenges of the hard environment, this lack of soft environment is more painful for us.
Thanks again to all the leaders, sponsors, people from all walks of life and fans who have given us support and help in the development process of Shanxi Longjin Football Club; thanks to every coach, athlete and staff member who has put their heart and soul into the club. I wish you all the best for the future, and I wish Shanxi soccer will rise soon. Let's work together to guard the good times on the green field! We hope that our parting will be an incentive and look forward to seeing you next time!
