Fan Zhiyi surrounded by media after China’s historic 1-0 victory over Oman at the 2002 World Cup qualifier. Photo: AFP
Fan Zhiyi surrounded by media after China’s historic 1-0 victory over Oman at the 2002 World Cup qualifier. Photo: AFP

China football great Fan Zhiyi says changes needed to ‘get back on track’ after stunning 3-1 loss to Vietnam

  • The former Crystal Palace defender questioned whether Chinese football can rebuild in a lengthy Weibo post viewed more than 1.3 million times
  • Fan and China head coach Li Xiaopeng hinted at major changes to how talent is developed and nurtured

Fan Zhiyi surrounded by media after China’s historic 1-0 victory over Oman at the 2002 World Cup qualifier. Photo: AFP
Fan Zhiyi surrounded by media after China’s historic 1-0 victory over Oman at the 2002 World Cup qualifier. Photo: AFP
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