Ouch, fans and friends, let's talk about something new today! Do you remember Cameroon striker John Mari, who almost wore the national football jersey? That's right, it's him! The 31-year-old striker killer has recently returned to the Chinese Super League! Joining Meizhou Hakka this time really set off a lot of waves.
Speaking of John Marie, that's a real legend. I remember that in 2018, he jumped from the Slovenian League to our Chinese Super League, and just joined Meizhou Hakka, he was full of firepower, scoring 36 goals in 43 games! This scoring ability is simply breathtaking. At that time, he was unbeatable in the Chinese League, and easily won the Golden Boot Award with 24 goals.
Just when everyone thought that he was going to show his strength in the super large, the Shenzhen team stepped in and poached him. After joining the Shenzhen team, Mali still maintained an efficient goal rate, contributing 20 goals to the team in a short period of time. According to the FIFA regulations at that time, Mali's conditions fully met the standards for the naturalization of the national football team! If everything had gone well at that time, he would have represented the national football team in all directions, and maybe he would still be able to shine in the round of 18 now.
Unfortunately, life is always full of uncertainties. Mali failed to naturalize, what is the secret behind this? Speaking of which, this has to be blamed for the chaotic situation in the later stage of the Chinese Super League Jinyuan football. At that time, the Shenzhen team was like a bottomless pit, constantly hoarding and replacing foreign aid, and pursuing short-term results. Despite their strength, Mali has not escaped the fate of being loaned. With this move, the opportunity to become a member of the national football team is completely lost.
The frequent changes in the Shenzhen team and the subsequent disbandment of the team left Mali with no choice but to find another way. He has played for Saudi Arabia, Japan, Turkey and other countries, but the results are not ideal. Thinking about the glory days in the Chinese Super League, and then looking at the current situation, Mali must have mixed feelings in his heart. But then again, the fact that he has been able to establish himself in so many leagues is a testament to his quality and adaptability.
Now back in the Chinese Super League, Mali can be said to be full of emotion. Joining Meizhou Hakka this time is not only a career restart for him, but also a recognition and love for the Chinese league. Although he failed to become a member of the national football team, his strength and experience are still valuable assets of Meizhou Hakka. Fans are also looking forward to another great performance in the new season.
Speaking of the story of John Marie, it is really emotional. Professional football is a bowl of rice, it's not delicious and it's not easy to eat. In addition to doing your best on the pitch, you also have to face the influence of various off-field factors. Sometimes, one wrong decision can change a player's fate. Just like Mali, if he hadn't been poached by the Shenzhen team or loaned, maybe he would have been a member of the national football team by now.
But then again, life is always full of unknowns and variables. It is because of these unknowns and variables that life becomes more interesting and exciting. Just like Mali, despite the ups and downs and setbacks of his career, he still did not give up his love and pursuit of football. This spirit is worth learning and learning from each of us.
For Meizhou Hakka, the addition of Ahmali is undoubtedly an important reinforcement. His return will not only bring more goals and victories to the team, but also inject more confidence and fighting spirit into the team. I believe that in the new season, Meizhou Hakka will be able to show more outstanding strength and style in the Chinese Super League!
Finally, I would like to say that although professional football is full of competition and challenges, as long as we maintain our love and pursuit, we will be able to create our own glory and legend! Just like John Mari, although he has experienced the ups and downs and setbacks of his career, he still did not give up his love and pursuit of football, and finally returned to the Chinese Super League to continue to fight for his dreams! Let's look forward to seeing him perform well again in the new season!