The Football Association struck hard, and 60 people were banned
The Chinese Football Association released the first batch of "banned" lists, involving 60 people who were punished. Of those, 43 were banned for life and 17 were banned for five years. The action shocked the entire football community and sparked widespread discussion. Many people see this as a blow to the long-standing problem of "fake gambling", but others question whether it can really solve the deep-seated problems of Chinese football.
"Fake gambling black" is a stubborn disease that is difficult to eliminate
To be honest, when I saw the news, I had mixed feelings. As a veteran football fan, I have long been disappointed with the current state of Chinese football. Over the years, the problem of "fake gambling" has been like a lingering haze over Chinese football. Every time I watch a game, I always feel an inexplicable uneasiness, for fear of seeing some outrageous performance.
Many of the people who were punished this time were players I used to admire. For example, Jin Jingdao's performance in the national team that year was quite outstanding. There is also Guo Tianyu, who is young and promising, and was originally expected to have high hopes. I didn't expect them to fall into this quagmire as well. It's really embarrassing.
I remember talking to a friend once, and he said, "You know what? Nowadays, many people watch the Super League to guess the score and make money, rather than really like football. When I heard this, I felt a pang of sadness. How did football, which was supposed to be a sport full of passion and dreams, become a tool for some people to make quick money?
The enthusiasm of the fans subsided
Speaking of fan enthusiasm, I have to mention our local team. I remember a few years ago, the whole city was in a festive mood on race day. Fans dressed in jerseys and waving flags marched towards the stadium. That kind of scene is really exciting.
But now? The stadium was empty, and there were not even a few figures in sight. I asked some of my friends why they didn't go to the game, and they all said, "What's the point of watching those match-fixers?" It's better to play games at home. This kind of disappointment and helplessness is probably the common feeling of every Chinese football fan.
Once, I overheard two young people discussing the weekend arrangements. One of them said, "Do you want to go to the game?" The other immediately replied, "Forget it, you might as well go to a movie." At least the plot in the movie is real. Hearing this, I couldn't help but smile bitterly in my heart.
The effect of the remediation action remains to be seen
This rectification action really gives people a feeling of drastic changes. 60 people have been suspended, which is not a small number. However, I always felt that this was just the tip of the iceberg. The problem of Chinese football may not be solved by simply punishing a few people.
A friend of mine who is a sports journalist told me: "Most of the players who have been punished this time are players who have retired or are about to retire. The real big fish may still be swimming in the water. Hearing him say this, I can't help but be a little worried, will this operation be just a thunder and a little rain?
There is one more question that confuses me. What does the future hold for these banned people? After all, some people may not have any skills other than kicking. Will they take risks and do more illegal things because of the pressure of life? I'm afraid the Football Association also needs to think about these issues.
The football industry chain has been impacted
At the end of the day, football is not just a sport, it's a huge industry. This rectification action will inevitably have a huge impact on the entire football industry chain. I've heard that some clubs have started to lay off staff and even shirt sales have been affected.
I have a cousin who works in a sporting goods store and he told me that business has been very bad lately. "In the past, every time there was a new season, the fans would come and buy new jerseys. Now it's good, there's a lot of inventory backlogged. He said helplessly. This makes me wonder if the football industry shrinks, will it affect the livelihoods of more ordinary people?
There is still a long way to go to rebuild trust
To be honest, seeing this rectification action, I still have a glimmer of hope in my heart. At least it proves that the relevant departments are starting to pay attention to this issue. However, there is still a long way to go to rebuild the trust of fans.
I think that in addition to punishing illegal acts, it is more important to establish a long-term regulatory mechanism. For example, more technology could be introduced to monitor events in real time. It is also necessary to strengthen the education of young players and eliminate these bad behaviors at the source.
Overall, this rectification action has brought an opportunity for Chinese football to reshuffle. However, whether we can take this opportunity to truly achieve a rebirth depends on the follow-up measures. As a fan, I can only say that I hope to see Chinese football regain its glory in my lifetime.
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