Fan Zhiyi asserted in a public program that China will definitely return to the World Cup in the next ten years, a statement that instantly ignited the passion of soccer fans. The statement set off a frenzy of discussion in all major media and social media platforms, and once topped the hot search list of green topics.
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Fan Zhiyi's statement (the national football team must enter the World Cup within ten years) is full of confidence, and his reference to the word "World Cup" is particularly clear, which fully reflects his firmness in his views and full support for the national team. As we all know, Fan Zhiyi, as one of the best soccer players in China, his comments are closely related to the future direction of the national team. He has been interviewed by local TV stations and those creative speeches are still fresh in people's minds. Juxtaposed with many classic moments, these interviews are regarded as classic moments for the national soccer team.
His statement that "I don't want to see anyone after Burma's defeat in Vietnam" came true, and people's trust in his "prophecies" grew. As a result, he was involved in many successful entertainment programs. By virtue of his status as a legendary celebrity, his "prediction" has been strongly endorsed. Of course, Fan Zhiyi's confidence is not empty. As a member of the soccer circle, he has been involved in coaching and team leading for many times after his retirement, so his comment is naturally justified.
Some fans recalled the outstanding performance of the young players in 1999 and 2003, which was the key to Fan's confidence. In the Asian Games and youth tournaments, China's youth teams have made it to the Asian quarter-final lists, and have conversed with strong teams such as Japan and South Korea, showing remarkable strength. From a rational perspective, they are indeed expected to realize their World Cup dreams in the future. After all, the next World Cup participation quota has increased to 48, the Asian region obtained 8.5 places. In addition, some fans pointed out that Fan Zhiyi, as a well-known player in Chinese soccer, can get the first high-level intelligence. After FIFA announced the host country for the 2030 World Cup, numerous media outlets predicted that China could bid to host the World Cup in 2034. Fan Zhiyi's comments seem to echo this prediction. If China succeeds in its bid to host the World Cup in 2034, it will be able to advance directly to the final round without having to participate in the qualifying rounds. What's more, the qualification to host the 2034 World Cup will be officially revealed in 2027, which is the duration of the ten-year contract, so his prediction is not nonsense.
In any case, Fan Zhiyi's comments, especially in the context of the current poor environment of Chinese soccer, undoubtedly brought a strong dose of heart to the fans. Although green fans are eager for the national football team to enter the World Cup through their own efforts, but the bid to host the World Cup is not a bad thing. After all, soccer is a cause that requires long-term development. If you can inspire the enthusiasm of the whole nation through this bid, it will also be very beneficial to the improvement of the national football team.
