It's time to remediate! The name revealed that former international player Zhao Mingjian insulted fans, and the Football Association can no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb

The "stubborn disease" and "new life" of Chinese football: starting from the incident of players abusing fans

Recently, the incident of former international player Zhao Mingjian insulting fans has once again exposed the chronic illness of Chinese football to the public eye. From Zhang Yan, Mai Tijiang to Yin Hongbo, and now Zhao Mingjian, the incident of players abusing fans is not an isolated case, but more like a disturbing trend. This is not only a simple question of the personal quality of the players, but also reflects the deep-seated contradictions and challenges in the process of professionalization of Chinese football, and is more related to the future and hope of Chinese football.

This article is not a simple retelling of the incident, but an attempt to re-examine this phenomenon from a deeper socio-psychological and cultural perspective, and to explore the possible "rebirth" of Chinese football.

1. Lost respect and identity: Why are players "angry"?

On the surface, players insult fans, which seems to lack professionalism and moral restraint, but the deeper reason may lie in the identity crisis and psychological pressure of the players themselves. Chinese football has been at a low point for a long time, and players are under huge pressure from public opinion and competition. When a team is underperforming, fan criticism and accusations, even well-intentioned, can be interpreted by players as a denial of their professional ability and personal worth. This accumulation of negative emotions may eventually erupt in the form of radical words and deeds.

The degree of professionalism of Chinese football is relatively low, and the professionalism and psychological quality of players are insufficient. Some players lack the ability to cope with public pressure and are prone to lose their minds by dismissing fan criticism as a personal attack.

2. Missing bridges and communication mechanisms: the "aphasia" between clubs and football associations

In the face of incidents of players abusing fans, clubs and football associations often react with silence or understatement. This attitude of "aphasia" not only condones the misbehavior of the players, but also exacerbates the estrangement between the fans, the club and the players.

The club lacks an effective communication mechanism to keep abreast of the players' psychological state and the demands of the fans. As an industry management body, the Football Association has also failed to establish a sound player code of conduct and punishment mechanism, resulting in repeated prohibitions of similar incidents.

3. Distorted Culture and Values: The "Subculture" of Chinese Football

In the "subculture" of Chinese football, there seems to be a value of "anything is okay to win". The level of competition and performance of the players is excessively exaggerated, while the professionalism and ethics are relatively neglected. This distorted value has led some players to respond aggressively to fan criticism as a challenge to their "authority".

4. Reshaping the Future of Chinese Football: From "Stubborn Disease" to "Rebirth"

To change the status quo of Chinese football, we need to start from the following aspects:

Strengthen the psychological quality training and professional ethics education of players.

Clubs should pay attention to the mental health of players and provide psychological counseling and coaching services to help players better cope with stress and negative emotions. Strengthen professional ethics education and guide players to establish correct professional values and behavioral norms.

Establish an effective communication mechanism.

Clubs should establish smooth communication channels, strengthen interaction with fans, and keep abreast of fans' demands and opinions. Encourage rational communication between players and fans to promote mutual understanding and respect.

Improve the industry management system.

The Football Association should formulate stricter rules of conduct and punishment mechanisms for players, and take serious action against violations to set an example. Strengthen the supervision of clubs, and urge clubs to fulfill their main responsibilities.

Reinventing football culture.

Guide fans and the media to look at the results of the game rationally, pay attention to the growth and progress of players, and create a positive and healthy football culture atmosphere.

Take your league to the next level.

Only the improvement of the league level can enhance the self-confidence and sense of honor of the players and reduce the generation of negative emotions.

Chinese football needs the joint efforts of players, clubs, football associations and fans. Only by facing up to the problem and actively seeking solutions can Chinese football get out of the trough and usher in a real "new life".

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