On December 9, in the interview session of CCTV Football Night, many star players who participated in the China Heritage Star Football Tournament shared the behind-the-scenes motives of changing the name of "Old AA" to "China Heritage Star League".
Cao Liandong said bluntly:
The soccer world is full of utilitarianism today. Soccer should return to its essence, pure and unadulterated. We need to tap into and promote those precious soccer spirits so that children and soccer fans can experience the sincerity and trust of soccer.
Peng Weiguo recalled:
Looking back 11 years ago in 2012, most of the retired players were the best of the A-League era. Nowadays, there are more and more retired players in the Chinese Super League who have not experienced the A-League. We renamed the tournament "Legacy" to promote its longevity.
Xi Zhikang emphasized:
Inheritance is not only the spirit of unity and cooperation, but also the importance of the overall sense of cooperation. Like Beijing's "small and quick", Shandong's "high-flying", and Guangdong's "individual skills", these are the soccer cultures that we need to pass on from generation to generation.
Weiqun looks to the future:
Legacy means new players joining us and ex-players like Lin Miao becoming part of our team. We look forward to the continuation of this tournament so that those athletes who love soccer can continue to participate even after they retire.
