Football Association condemns clash between Zhejiang and Buriram
By Zhu Yanan, Workers Daily-China Industry Network reporter
The Chinese Football Association has released a statement regarding the altercation between Zhejiang and Buriram United during the fifth round of the group stage of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League. The Association expressed strong opposition to the violent clashes that occurred on the field, emphasizing that such behavior goes against the spirit of sports.
The match, held on November 29, 2023 at the Huzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium, saw the Zhejiang team emerge victorious with a score of 3:2 against Buriram United. However, the post-match confrontation between the two teams garnered widespread attention and concern from the public.
Stadium altercations have a detrimental impact on the integrity of sports and disrupt the overall experience for fans and players. The Chinese Football Association is firmly against any form of violence on the pitch and has pledged to cooperate with the AFC in addressing these incidents in accordance with regulations.
In response to the clash, the Chinese Football Association has announced plans to enhance the management of participating clubs and entities at all levels. It is imperative for each club to strictly adhere to their responsibilities, effectively manage their jurisdiction, and prioritize the education and leadership of players, coaches, and staff.
Clubs participating in domestic and international competitions must uphold the competition regulations and demonstrate respect for referees, audiences, and opponents. The Chinese Football Association urges all entities to maintain good order on the field and exemplify the values of Chinese football.
Original title: Football Association reports clash between Zhejiang and Buriram
Workers Daily-China industry Network reporter Zhu Yanan
On the 30th, the Chinese Football Association reported on the clash between Zhejiang and Buriram United in the fifth round of the group stage of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League, stating that violent clashes on the field seriously impair the spirit of sports, and Football- Chinese foot The Society was strongly opposed to all forms of violence on the field.
The full text of the notice is as follows:
The fifth round of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League group match between the Zhejiang team and Buriram United of Thailand was held at the Huzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium on November 29, 2023. The Zhejiang team defeated Buriram with a score of 3:2 Alliance. After the match, the two teams clashed on a large scale, which raised widespread concern in society.
Stadium clashes seriously disrupt the spirit of sport and affect the normal routine of the stadium and the fans’ viewing experience. The Chinese Football Association strongly opposes all forms of violence on the pitch and will assist the AFC in handling these conflicts in accordance with regulations.
The Chinese Football Association will further strengthen the management of participating clubs and entities at all levels, draw conclusions from one example and reinforce responsibilities. Each club must take its responsibilities strictly and manage its jurisdiction strictly. When participating in various international and domestic competitions, it must strengthen the education and leadership of all players, coaches, and staff, manage the bench effectively, and keep subject to the competition regulations. and relevant regulations According to the regulations, respect the decisions of the referee, respect the audience, respect the opponents, consciously maintain good order on the field, and show the Chinese football style.
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