Recently, former Chinese Super League (CSL) Hebei goalkeeper Yang Cheng took to social media to respond to the recent public opinion storm surrounding the national soccer team. He had started an argument with Gong Hanlin on Weibo, which sparked a hot debate.
"I returned home today after a busy day, but unexpectedly received greetings from many friends. At first I did not understand the meaning, but when I got home, I realized that a tweet had triggered a lot of criticism. Seemingly nonsensical tirade, in fact, also makes sense. I can't help but wonder what people are really yelling about. Are these remarks related to what I said? Did you guys read the whole thing and was the scolding point accurate?"
Yang Cheng said that as a second-rate player, he is well aware of his own inadequacies, but he believes that even so, one should not neglect one's opinions and cultural literacy. He questioned, "Is it impossible to express opinions without culture? Is it only politically correct to criticize men's soccer? Can't we express concerns and expectations about other areas?"
Yang Cheng also mentioned that he has always taken politeness and respect for others as his code of conduct in his studies and training. He believes that his comments on social media did not discredit the men's soccer team or soccer people, but rather bravely expressed his views.
In the face of abuse, Yang Cheng said he did not feel angry and antagonistic, he accepts everyone's way of venting, but prefers to see valuable messages. He also called on everyone, before spraying, look at the children who are learning and practicing soccer, do not cut off their innocent love.
Here is Yang Cheng's full response:
It is true that I am an amateur regarding the arts, but I would also like to contribute to the development of our men's soccer team. Why can't I contribute to the development of skits? Why can't I love skits? If I'm wrong, do you guys have to be right?
Can't you speak without culture? Can't you express an opinion? Is it only politically correct to criticize men's soccer? Can't we express our concerns and expectations in other areas?
I only have a second grade education, but my teachers and coaches have always taught me to be a man before I do anything. One can have no accomplishments, but not no manners. I treat others with respect and courtesy, and this is my code of conduct.
Please scold at a certain level, and I am afraid it is difficult to touch the practitioners' deep thinking even if they keep scolding at this level. It is true that soccer is not well played, but we need to face and improve together.
Sports is the best education, although the results did not give the country glory, but I did not discredit the men's soccer team in terms of politeness, rational analysis, active participation, active communication, and boldness.
I accept trolling and the way people vent, because that's your right. But I prefer to see messages of value, even if they are mocking.
Stop kidnapping something in the name of love, whether you are in a relationship or have children you should experience it. Does hitting and scolding really change things? Did the actions change? Did you even figure out what love is? Again, please, before you spray, look at the children who are learning and practicing soccer, don't cut off their innocent love.
