Looking back 11 years ago, just as the Chinese soccer world was mired in corruption, Qi Jun was sent to the CFA as a specially assigned cadre from the General Administration of Sport. In doing so, he became one of the few members within the CFA with a background in sports management. From this perspective, he could become a suitable candidate acceptable to both the sports management and the CFA.
The intervention of the sports administration in the management of the national football team is more at the macro level. It is reported that, according to the recent detailed division of labor in the sports management department, Du Zhaocai, the current deputy director of the General Administration of Sport and party secretary of the CFA, will continue to be in charge of soccer affairs, and the secretary of the party branch of the national football team will also be served by him personally.
The future direction of the Chinese team, it is difficult to accurately judge. However, from Li Xiaopeng and Qi Jun being pushed to the foreground, it can be seen that the intention of the sports management department to strengthen the management of the national football team has been very obvious. However, in the specific technical or operational level, the CFA will still play a key role. For example, after Li Xiaopeng took over as head coach of the national football team, his assistant coach will be recommended by the Association. Since the beginning of the 40 strong match has been with the team to prepare for the FA Belgium technical director Kreis is expected to continue to provide technical support for the coaching team. As for other assistant coach candidates, still need to wait for Li Xiaopeng and the relevant person in charge of the Association to determine after communication.
According to the plan, after Li Xiaopeng exchanges cooperation matters with relevant parties in Beijing, he will leave for Shanghai early on the morning of the 7th to meet with Chen Xuyuan, chairman of the Football Association, and Qi Jun, the new leader, to discuss the work. With the change of coaches and key managers, the national soccer team will embark on a brand new preparation journey. In terms of managing and operating the national soccer team, the sports administration and the FA will be in a cooperative relationship. Some media commented, "This is actually a good thing for the Chinese men's national football team, as the State General Administration of Sport and the Football Association have joined forces, and can undoubtedly mobilize a wider range of resources and focus greater strength to escort the national football team." Of course, the improvement measures around the construction of the national team has previously been launched, as to how effective, but also through practice to verify.
It is reported that for the former leader of the national football team, Zhang He and others, the Football Association has arrangements. After the main issues are resolved, Li Xiaopeng and his team members will go deep into the Chinese Super League matches to examine the players and prepare for the next rounds 7 and 8 of the 12-team tournament.
