Who exactly is hiding behind this retired master? In a close interaction with fans, Li Pingkang inadvertently revealed the real identity of the former star. He revealed that the former superstar did not join the coaching staff of the Chinese Super League or the Chinese First Division, but instead took charge of the coaching staff in the Chinese Second Division. With such a reputation, he could only get a job in a lower league, suggesting that he may have just bid farewell to the pitch, otherwise his coaching career would not have started so lowly. This narrows the scope of speculation considerably, and for those who know the Chinese Super League like the back of their hand, the name of this retired star is already on the lips of the fans.
In addition, Li Pingkang revealed on social media that the news did not originate from Liaoning or Hubei, but from Hunan. This information makes the situation even more confusing, and two possibilities currently exist. The first possibility is that this is related to some continuation of Li Tie's story, which has yet to draw to a close. The second possibility is that this could be the unfolding of a new thread. If that's the case, the retired star will likely be in the spotlight once again, and the Chinese soccer scene may be on the verge of a new climax.
