Recently, the Chinese men's soccer team lost 1-2 to Hong Kong, China in a warm-up match, a result that once again aroused the discontent of many fans. The national team failed to win the game, and two players were even sent off for red cards. Rumor has it that Wang Shangyuan complained to the referee because he was unhappy with the loss. The Japanese media also paid attention to this match. In the eyes of many Japanese fans, the Chinese men's soccer team is like a "sleeping pig", not strong enough but quite temperamental.
Talking about the match, Japanese media outlet YAHOO commented, "This was the first time since 1985 that the Chinese team suffered a defeat, which was described as a 'great shame' by domestic fans and media. It was not only the loss that fans could not accept, but also the three red cards that the Chinese team accumulated in the match, as well as the embarrassing ejection of two players and a coach."
In the comment section of YAHOO News, many Japanese fans heatedly mocked the Chinese men's soccer team. One fan commented, "The Chinese men's soccer team's advancement to the 2004 Asian Cup finals was only due to the special care given to them by the organizers. Over the past few years, they have spared no expense in bringing in European stars and coaches in an attempt to build themselves into a soccer powerhouse. However, for more than 30 years, outsiders have been expecting the rise of Chinese soccer, but the reality is that they are nothing more than 'sleeping pigs'."
There are also Japanese fans who satirize the uncivilized behavior of Chinese players on the field: "Chinese players are always rude and impolite in the game. Despite their limited strength, they always put on a superior attitude and end up with a false sense of pride. This is the typical behavior of the arrogant. With this kind of mentality, the future of soccer is worrying. In contrast, Japan has not had this kind of arrogance for a long time because we have learned from other teams that people always have ups and downs."
Some Japanese fans are even more outspoken, believing that the Chinese men's soccer team has little hope of making it to the next World Cup: "If the Chinese men's soccer team can't learn to respect the etiquette of the game, then their future will be bleak. Despite the increased number of places in the World Cup, it is almost impossible for the Chinese team to stand out in Asia. Please focus on playing soccer, not kung fu soccer."
