In Beijing on March 15, a long article by Feng Xiaoting sparked a hot debate on social media, and reporter Zhao Yu then provided an in-depth analysis of the article. Zhao Yu pointed out that there is no linear relationship between the level of soccer skill and the amount of salary, and that the problem with Chinese soccer is just a complication of a simple fact.
Zhao Yu said bluntly:
Regarding Feng Xiaoting's long essay, it doesn't matter if it came from him or not, what matters is that it's the voice he wants to convey.
The lack of exclamation points in the article is refreshing, as articles filled with exclamation points tend to appear vulgar. However, the many parentheses in the article are redundant and could have been expressed directly. The penultimate paragraph seems like it could be deleted, as it seems out of place in a text of this critical nature. Of course, everyone is free to express themselves and there is no harm in keeping it.
Feng Xiaoting's article on his personal emotions, the current state of Chinese soccer and his personal reflections is quite valuable. Soccer needs more authentic voices, especially from within the industry. Other players should also be bold enough to express themselves if they have something to say. Unfortunately, under the constraints of various complex factors, many people choose to remain silent or dare not speak out. The online world is a complicated place, hiding countless voices that are unwilling or afraid to speak out.
Over the years, the phenomenon that Chinese players' income is not proportional to the level of soccer has been repeatedly criticized, which is summarized as: why get so much money when you play so badly?
Indeed, during the period of the soccer market boom, the players' income is quite high, which is not in line with their personal value. But this is also the law of the market, abnormal market conditions will inevitably lead to a mismatch of resources.
Now that the market has cooled down, players' incomes have plummeted and there are even salary arrears. It's been almost a year since wages were owed and yet they still lost to the Vietnamese team.
Facts show that the level of soccer is not necessarily related to the amount of remuneration. If only because "too much money and no results" and spit, no excuse, everyone has the right to criticize, which has nothing to do with good or bad results.
If we are to find a solution to the problem, we must not take pay and standard as the main contradiction, thinking that lowering the pay will raise the standard. If this is really the case, will the development of soccer not be too simple?
The true meaning of soccer development is actually very simple, we all understand in our hearts, only that Chinese soccer has always complicated simple problems over the years, only to come to today. Sometimes I can't help but feel sad, but full of powerlessness.
