In the 18th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on July 8, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Changchun Yatai drew 2-2 in a thrilling match. Attention was drawn to the fact that Zhou Tong, a member of the former Jinmen Tigers, together with the executives of New Zealand's Auckland City Football Club, visited the TEDA Football Stadium, sparking a wave of fervent concern.
Zhou Tong was overwhelmed with emotion: "Returning to my hometown and reuniting with my former coaches, comrades and passionate fans has brought me an inexpressible sense of closeness. As a Tianjin-born soccer player who has worked hard on the international stage, I am deeply impressed by the excellent relationship between China and Singapore, which provides a valuable opportunity for us to carry out humanistic exchanges, especially youth soccer exchanges. I firmly believe that this is my mission and responsibility."
It is reported that Zhou Tong will lead the Auckland U13 Combined Team on a visit to China from July 5th to 13th. After completing five days of training in Tianjin, they will embark on a trip to Beijing to take in the majesty of the Great Wall, then south to Shanghai, before finally returning home on July 13th, fully loaded.
