Chinese Football’s Downfall: Corruption, Bureaucracy, and Lack of Inspiration

The recent 0-7 loss of the Chinese football team to Japan in the World Cup Asian qualifiers has sparked widespread outrage and disappointment among Chinese fans. However, this defeat is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a deeper problem plaguing Chinese football.

According to Hu Liren, a former Shanghai entrepreneur and football enthusiast, the professionalization of Chinese football has led to widespread corruption and bureaucracy. “Chinese society itself is a degenerate and corrupt society,” he said. “Football gambling is very popular in China. Almost everyone related to football bets on football.” Hu Liren revealed that officials related to sports and football are involved in football betting, with the Shanghai Public Security Bureau being a major supporter of the underground football industry.

Li Jun, an independent TV producer, pointed out that Chinese football was the first major sport to be abandoned by the gold medal theory, which led to its marketization and corruption. “The market plus bureaucracy will inevitably lead to corruption,” he said. “From selecting athletes to selecting coaches, competitions, and choosing who can play, it is not based on technology but on money.” Li Jun also noted that there are three types of people who will definitely not join the Chinese football team: those who love football, those who are good at playing football and have ideas, and those who don’t know how to flatter and bribe.

Shi Shan, senior editor and chief writer of The Epoch Times, shared his personal experience playing football in college and sports school. He pointed out that Chinese football has institutional problems, such as the emphasis on standardized movements and the requirement for players to meet certain physical standards. “Football is a sport that involves both collective cooperation and individual performance,” he said. “Chinese football still has some institutional problems.” Shi Shan also noted that the high cost of playing football in China, with the cheapest football field costing over 700 yuan per hour, makes it difficult for the sport to become popular.

Guo Jun, editor-in-chief of The Epoch Times, emphasized that the problems in Chinese football are not just due to corruption and bureaucracy, but also due to the cultural and management model formed by the Chinese Communist Party. “The CCP model emphasizes unity and standards,” he said. “The same is true for Chinese football. For many children’s football, the coaches’ selection of players, including the basic movements of basic training, are too standard.” Guo Jun also noted that the emphasis on standardized movements and tactics stifles individual inspiration and creativity on the field.

The downfall of Chinese football is a complex issue with multiple factors at play. However, one thing is clear: the current system is not working, and a fundamental change is needed to restore the sport to its former glory.

Related Topics:

• Chinese Football
• Corruption in Sports
• Bureaucracy in Sports
• Marketization of Sports
• Chinese Communist Party

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