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China’s National Football Team Hires 14 Coaches in 23 Years: Amateur Footballers Need Not Apply
Following another World Cup qualification failure, China’s national football team saw its 14th coaching change in 23 years, with Ivan departing after 14 matches. Public criticism intensified after the loss to Indonesia, even leading to online suggestions for a local amateur team to represent the nation, which drew sharp criticism from football legend Fan Zhiyi. The instability surrounding the head coach position and suggestions of an amateur team highlight the nation’s struggles in the sport.
