In the 27th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on September 30th, Beijing Guoan successfully broke the haze of consecutive defeats with a 2-0 victory at home. Inside and outside the stadium, a warm episode touched people's hearts: Guoan fans spontaneously created a hymn in the stands to pay tribute to Zhang Xizhe, who was not able to play due to his suspension by the Football Association, as well as to all Guoan players. This scene not only greatly boosted the team's morale, but also put the CFA in a difficult position.
Halfway through the match between Guoan and Dalian, Guoan players gathered under the stands. At this point, the fans sang in unison, not only expressing their deep affection for the team, but also subtly incorporating a veiled criticism of "FA XX Forever". Given the recent absence of Zhang Xizhe, Guoan's midfielder, due to his suspension by the FA, the fans were clearly showing their solidarity with the player, as well as expressing their dissatisfaction with the FA.
Zhang Xizhe, as a party to the incident, was in a happy mood in the face of the fans' enthusiasm. When the fans blamed the FA, Zhang Xizhe applauded while whispering and laughing with his teammates. It was obvious that despite the long suspension by the FA that brought his season to an early end, he was full of joy in his heart with the support of many fans.
However, the Guoan fans publicly condemned the FA at their home stadium, will this result in them receiving a fine? Previously, they were fined by the FA for "insulting slogans" at their home stadium in Chengdu Rongcheng. Will the same fate befall Guoan fans for their "insulting lyrics"? Analyzing the current situation, this is not very likely. The CFA knows that if it continues to be an enemy of Guoan, the consequences may be unpredictable. For the FA, which is facing a storm, avoiding more trouble is the best policy. At present, the most crucial thing is to get through the season smoothly. Therefore, no matter whether Guoan fans choose to believe the testimony described by Gao Hongbo or put the blame on the Discipline Inspection Commission that issued the ticket, the problem seems to be unable to get a substantial solution.
