Chinese football is already a laughing stock, at least if you watch the country’s recently launched version of Saturday Night Live, but the General Administration of Sport is not helping the sport shed that tag.
While the world was gearing up for the World Cup semi-finals, the GAS took it upon itself to suggest a modest proposal to prevent Chinese football being a burden to its people and country.
The GAS is a government body. It is, as its name suggests, responsible for administering sports in China and reports to the State Council. It also oversees the Chinese Olympic Committee.
Tianjin Quanjian’s Anthony Modeste fights for the ball against Guangzhou Evergrande. Photo: AFP
Ma Dexing, of Titan Sports, regarded as one of the country’s top football journalists, broke the story. It was the same day as Paulinho’s return to CSL champions Guangzhou Evergrande and the day after the CFA Cup. It’s not like there was no football to talk about.
