It was revealed that Sun Zhunhao may be severely punished by the Chinese Football Association, and he may be permanently suspended
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"A person's fate, of course, depends on self-struggle, but it also takes into account the course of history, the social environment and thousands of force majeure" This sentence may be used to summarize the current situation of Korea international Son Joon-ho
In August 2021, Son was detained by Chinese police on suspicion of illegal conduct, and after more than a year of investigation, he was finally released in September 2022, however, the player who once contributed to the Korea national team now faces an even more serious dilemma - he could be severely punished by the Chinese Football Association, and even risk permanent ban
This news undoubtedly cast a shadow over Korea football, as the core player of the Korea national team, Son Joon-ho helped the team reach the round of 16 in the 2018 World Cup, creating the best record of the Korea team in recent years, his outstanding performance not only won glory for the country, but also won widespread recognition and praise for himself, however, now he is in an unprecedented predicament
What is it that caused such an unfortunate situation for this talented player? What are his future prospects? These issues have undoubtedly attracted widespread attention and discussion, so let's take a closer look at this high-profile event
Son Joon-ho's past experience
Son Joon-ho, born on July 3, 1992 in Gyeonggi-do, Korea, is an excellent midfielder who joined famous Korea club Jeonbuk Hyundai in 2010 and spent most of his career there
During his time at Jeonbuk Hyundai, Son Joon-ho helped the team win the Korea K-League championship for many years with his excellent skills and excellent competitive form, and in 2014, he also won the AFC Champions League with the team, which undoubtedly won him more attention and recognition
In 2015, Son Joon-ho officially joined the Korea national team and became a regular midfielder in the following years, and his outstanding performance at the 2018 World Cup in Russia helped Korea reach the round of 16, creating the best record of the Korea team in recent years, which undoubtedly won him widespread praise at home and abroad
However, in August 2021, Sun Junhao was detained by the police in China on suspicion of illegal acts, and the specific charges have not been accurately disclosed, but this undoubtedly cast a shadow over his career
After more than a year of investigation, Son was finally released in September 2022, but his troubles are far from over, and it is reported that the Chinese Football Association is dealing with the matter and may impose severe disciplinary action against him, which may not only affect his career in China, but may even affect his status in the Korea national team
Concerns of the Korea Football Association
The Korea Football Association is obviously also very worried about what happened to Son Joon-ho
It is reported that when the head coach of the Korea national team, Hong Myung-bo, announced the latest national team list, he made it clear that Sun Junhao was not included, and he explained that this is because he is waiting for the result of the Chinese Football Association's punishment of Sun Junhao, so as not to bring unnecessary "risks" to the national team
Korea Football Association officials further said that if the Chinese Football Association imposes a high-level disciplinary action on Sun Zhun Hao, such as a permanent ban, then this punishment will also apply in international football, which means that Sun Jun Hao may not be able to continue to play in the professional league, let alone return to the national team
Obviously, the Korea Football Association is closely monitoring the movements of the Chinese Football Association, and they hope to get the results as soon as possible so that they can make corresponding arrangements, but it is reported that the Chinese Football Association has not yet made a final decision, which undoubtedly exacerbates the anxiety of the Korea side
Expert analysis
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For the punishment that Sun Zhunhao may face, industry insiders also gave their own analysis and predictions
Li Dongxun, a well-known football commentator, said that considering the nature of Sun Zhunhao's illegal behavior and the Chinese Football Association's strict punishment standards, he is likely to be severely punished, and even at risk of being permanently banned
Park Hyun-so, another veteran commentator, shared a similar view, saying that even if Son Joon-ho is eventually acquitted, the Chinese Football Association may severely punish him for "damaging the image of football" and other reasons: "After all, once it comes to illegal acts, even if the final result is not guilty, the image of the players has already been damaged, and the Football Association is likely to punish him on this ground"
In this regard, Korea Football Association insiders also expressed concern, they are worried that if Son Joon-ho is severely punished, it will seriously affect the line-up arrangement and strategic deployment of the Korea national team, after all, Son Joon-ho was once a core player of the Korea team, and his absence will undoubtedly bring huge losses to the team
In general, industry insiders generally believe that Sun Junhao is likely to be severely punished by the Chinese Football Association, and even at risk of being permanently suspended, which will undoubtedly bring a heavy blow to Korea football and also arouse widespread attention and discussion
It was revealed that Sun Zhunhao may be severely punished by the Chinese Football Association, and he may be permanently suspended
Penalty considerations of the Chinese Football Association
Regarding the punishment of Sun Zhunhao, the Chinese Football Association is obviously also carefully considering
It is understood that the Chinese Football Association usually considers many factors when dealing with such illegal cases involving foreign players, first of all, the nature and severity of the violation, if it involves serious violations and crimes, the Football Association usually makes severe penalties to maintain the good image of football
Secondly, the Football Association will also consider the status and influence of the players, and the Football Association will usually take a stricter attitude towards internationally renowned stars like Son Joon-ho, on the one hand, to demonstrate its "zero tolerance" stance, and on the other hand, it also hopes to serve as a warning and deterrent through heavy penalties
In addition, the Football Association will also consider the impact of the penalty decision on the player's future development, and if the penalty is too severe, it can be devastating to the player's career, so the Football Association usually seeks a moderate balance in terms of the severity of the punishment
Based on these factors, Sun Zhunhao is likely to be severely punished by the Chinese Football Association, although the specific circumstances of his illegal behavior are not yet fully clear, but as an internationally renowned star, the Football Association is likely to make a severe punishment decision on the grounds of "damaging the image of football".
However, what kind of punishment measures will be taken, I am afraid we still need to wait for the final ruling of the Football Association, some industry insiders analyzed, if Sun Zhunhao's illegal behavior is more serious, the Football Association is likely to consider the punishment of permanent ban, but if it is only some relatively minor violations, it may be possible to take more lenient punishment measures, such as suspension for a certain period of time
The plight of the Korea national team
Regardless of the final penalty decision made by the Chinese Football Association, this will undoubtedly have a certain degree of impact on the Korea national team
As a core player of the Korea team, Son Joon-ho's absence will undoubtedly bring a lot of challenges to the team's lineup and tactical deployment, his excellent performance in midfield organization and attack has been one of the important factors in the success of the Korea team, if he cannot return to the national team, then it may be difficult for the Korea team to replicate the brilliant results of that year in the future major competitions
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Korea Football Association insiders also feel this deeply, they frankly said that if Sun Junhao is severely punished, it will bring great difficulties to the preparation of the Korea team "After all, Sun Junhao is an indispensable key player in our team, his absence will undoubtedly bring a heavy blow to the whole team, we must understand the final decision of the Chinese Football Association as soon as possible, so as to prepare accordingly"
However, for the Korea national team, Son Joon-ho's encounter also sounded a wake-up call for them, which undoubtedly reminded the players that while pursuing professional development, they should always pay attention to their own behavior and maintain their image and reputation, only in this way can they ensure that they can play for the country at a critical moment and win glory for the country
It can be said that Sun Junhao's experience not only cast a shadow on him personally, but also brought uncertainty to Korea football, and no matter what punishment decision the Chinese Football Association ultimately makes, this will become an important issue that the Korea football community needs to pay attention to and deal with for a long time
The reaction of fans and the media
For Son Joon-ho's encounter, Korea fans and media also gave a wide range of responses
In the mainstream media of Korea, Son Joon-ho's experience has aroused widespread attention and discussion, and many media have reported on the matter in depth, analyzing the punishment he may face and the impact on the Korea national team, and some even invited experts and scholars to comment and interpret
In general, the Korea media are generally cautious about this matter, neither rashly convicting Sun Junhao, nor being too harsh on the punishment decision of the Chinese Football Association, they are more hoping to understand the truth of the incident as soon as possible, and expect the Chinese Football Association to make a fair and reasonable punishment decision
Among the fan base, Son Joon-ho's experience also sparked heated discussions, with many fans expressing sympathy and support for his plight, hoping that he could get out of trouble and return to the field as soon as possible, and some fans even called on the Korea Football Association to do justice for him and exert some diplomatic pressure
However, there are also some fans who are more cautious, believing that Sun Junhao should not be easily concluded until the truth is completely clear, and on the contrary, should wait patiently for the final punishment decision of the Chinese Football Association and respect the result
In general, Sun Junhao's experience has undoubtedly aroused widespread attention and discussion in Korea society, both the media and fans, hoping to understand the truth of the incident as soon as possible, and expect the Chinese Football Association to make a fair and reasonable punishment decision
Future outlook
For Sun Junhao's future, industry insiders have given different predictions
Some analysts believe that even if the Chinese Football Association finally punishes Sun Zhunhao severely, he may strive for forgiveness and reduce punishment by actively cooperating with the investigation and taking the initiative to admit his mistakes, after all, as an outstanding player, he has also made some contributions to the development of Chinese football, and if he can show a sincere attitude, there may be the possibility of regaining trust
However, some people believe that Son Junhao's situation may not be optimistic, if the Chinese Football Association does make a decision to permanently ban football, then his career may be difficult to continue, after all, even if he is eventually acquitted, after such an incident, his image and reputation have been seriously damaged, which is likely to affect his future development opportunities in other clubs
For the Korea national team, Son Joon-ho's encounter also sounded a wake-up call for them, which undoubtedly reminded the players that while pursuing career development, they should always pay attention to their own behavior and maintain their image and reputation, only in this way can they ensure that they can play for the country at a critical moment and win glory for the country
In general, there is still a lot of uncertainty about Son Joon-ho's future prospects, and no matter what kind of punishment decision the Chinese Football Association ultimately makes, this will become an important issue that Korea football needs long-term attention and response, and we can only wait patiently and hope that Son Joon-ho can get out of the situation as soon as possible and regain his professional dream
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