Chun Doo-hwan's photo scandal → gave up ACLE...The reason for the Shandong absurdity decision has been revealed
Feb 25, 2025
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There was a lot of backbiting about the incomprehensible decision. Shandong, which was criticized for shaking a spectator with a photo of Chun Doo-hwan in the previous home game against Gwangju FC, made an official apology at the club level and went on an away trip to Ulsan and even held a press conference. However, two hours before the start of the game, he suddenly announced to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that he would withdraw. AFC emphasized that it could be a abandonment of the tournament rather than a simple one-game withdrawal, but Shandong decided to accept it as it is. Their decision has not changed despite the possibility of severe disciplinary action such as a ban on participating in club competitions and fines in the future.
Chinese local media analyzed that the previous photo incident of Chun Doo-hwan influenced Shandong's decision. Chinese media Shooting China pointed out that the reason why Shandong suddenly gave up the match against Ulsan is that it could lead to completely uncontrollable results during the game. It was interpreted that the game was also broadcast live in China, and the government was concerned about the rise of sensitive political issues.
At the time, Shandong cited the reason for giving up the game, saying, `We cannot form a team due to serious health problems of the players.' However, he returned to China and operated his best power in the opening game of the Super League.
China's Tencent reported on the 25th that Shandong Taishan is a state-owned enterprise. According to the media, Shandong's largest shareholder is the last Culture and Tourism Administration, with Luneng Group owning 30.69% and state-run Shandong Electric Power owning 29.31%. About 80% of the club's stake is actually 'state-owned club' belonging to the city or government.
It's not just Shandong.
Tencent said seven of the top nine Super League clubs were state-owned last season and that clubs, which had been under pressure from debt, financed some of their operating funds through state-owned enterprises run by the city government. He added that `Most of the teams that finished in the lower half of the last season were private clubs.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
