It is worth mentioning that the official data of the Chinese Super League shows that the match between Qingdao Sea Bulls and Nantong Zhiyun attracted 21,166 spectators to the stadium, while the number of spectators was even higher than 26,537 in the previous match at home against Shanghai Seaport. Against these two matches, Qingdao Sea Bulls were penalized for two empty matches, the club will face a vacancy of more than 40,000 fans, which is not only a considerable economic loss. And for those avid fans who will not be able to witness their supported team at home in the coming month, this emotional lack should also be deeply appreciated.
Recall that last August, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced a lifetime ban on a fan named James White for wearing a shirt with the words "97" and "Not Enough" on it, and for blatantly provoking Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final defeat in the FA Cup on April 15, 1989, in which Liverpool lost to Hillsborough in the semi-final. Liverpool suffered the Hillsborough tragedy in the semi-final of the FA Cup on April 15, 1989. This had a very negative impact on public opinion.
In China's soccer, the phenomenon of fans attacking each other and besieging the referee occurs from time to time. Although the FA's fines have served as a deterrent, their effect is still limited. For those extreme fans who disregard the safety of others and only want to fulfill their momentary selfish desires, clubs and public security departments should make a joint effort to impose the penalty of a lifetime ban on participating in sports events, in order to ensure that sports events are conducted under the sun in a fair and harmonious manner.
