On August 1, the flames of Chinese soccer burned again. In a fierce battle in the 10th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Hebei defeated the Jinmen Tigers by a narrow margin of 2-1. Shortly after the match, Hebei iron defender Ding Haifeng took to social media to express his heartache and admiration for his teammates' perseverance.
"It's been a year of grain, but we still stand firm. Brothers, don't give up, we're all the best! Keep striving forward!" Ding Haifeng's message reveals determination and inspiration.
What's more, Ding Haifeng played the entire 90 minutes of last night's game, from start to finish, without retiring.
However, Hebei are facing severe financial difficulties this season, with players' unpaid wages becoming increasingly problematic. In order to alleviate the crisis, the club had to sell Malcom and Paulinho during the transfer window, but the result was not satisfactory.
