If the Chinese Super League wants to catch up with the international advanced level, quantitative indicators are the core driving force. Comparing to soccer powerhouses such as England, Germany and Italy, or traditional rivals such as the Japanese and Korean leagues, the level of competition even at the university level is not to be underestimated. The whole system is getting better. For example, the number of spectators has increased several times in five years, which is a passing score of 60; there are few refereeing disputes, and the score is close to 80; and local scorers and assists are at the top of the list, which is a perfect score of 100.
Based on this, the passion, goal and direction of the work are clear at a glance. The path and method are equally clear for those who are capable and those who are mediocre.
However, a second dilemma ensues: who will judge this?
Given the shortcomings of the HKFA, it may be worthwhile to draw on the competitive model of developed countries, whereby the HKFA, the FA and commercial organizations work together to promote the sport and ensure that gains are proportional to losses. The establishment of a committee with interests at its core, but not the only criterion for judgment, to achieve checks and balances of power, professional intervention and wide recognition, will promote development to a higher level.
The third question is, if such a committee is established, how to ensure its continuity?
In fact, it is simple, just need to grasp three key points: infrastructure, strengthen youth training, national promotion, ensure financial investment, training coaches, eliminate negative teaching materials, and create a good atmosphere; meso-level, stabilize the development of the league, learn from advanced experience, and learn with an open mind like an elementary school student; macro-level, the construction of the national team relies on the league, to avoid damaging the ecology of the league, to form a complement, and to stimulate the sense of mission of the international players, to Ensure that they receive reasonable salaries.
In this way, everything will be on track. There is no need to rely on foreign coaches or celebrities, just price them according to the market and let them regard soccer as their career, which will naturally attract many talents. China does not lack talent, what it lacks is the soil to play it.
As for decentralization, this is the key. If it cannot be achieved, all the foregoing will be empty talk.
