With the sentencing of Chen Xuoyuan, Li Tie, Du Zhaocai, and others, it also marks the end of the anti-corruption campaign in the football world. However, the anti-gambling efforts in the football world have yet to yield clear results, especially regarding the former Taishan team coach Hao Wei, who was caught up in the anti-gambling crackdown. As a symbolic figure in the anti-gambling case, the reasons for his arrest and the progress of his case remain a big question mark.
It is well-known that at the beginning of 2023, due to the arrests of Qin Sheng, Jin Jingdao, and others, it triggered an anti-gambling campaign in the football world. Subsequently, many people including Gu Chao, Hao Wei, Guo Tianyu, Sun Zhunhao, and others were successively apprehended. Although Sun Zhunhao was released and joined Suwon FC, after the FA announced the list of banned players, Suwon FC directly terminated his contract. Guo Tianyu, despite going abroad again to join Thai League, is also facing a ban, which is only a matter of time.
So, what is the current progress of the Hao Wei case? According to the well-known blogger "CSL Observer," the first trial verdict of the Hao Wei case has concluded, with Hao Wei's sentence being roughly equivalent to that of Jin Jingdao and Gu Chao. It is estimated that his name will appear on the second batch of the banned list. Based on the blogger's previous revelation, Jin Jingdao was sentenced to three years for gambling. Therefore, under the circumstances where Hao Wei's sentence is close to Jin Jingdao's, it is highly likely that Hao Wei's sentence is also three years.
It should be noted that before his arrest, Hao Wei was always the pride of the Taishan fans. He not only led Shandong Taishan to regain the double crown but also introduced powerful foreign players such as Crespo, Leonardo, and Jardel. Compared to the current Taishan team coach Choi Kang-hee's recruitment, it is like day and night.
However, unfortunately, after leading Shandong Taishan to regain the double crown, Hao Wei did not cherish his promising future. In many matches of the 2022 season, there were controversies. Not only did they lose inexplicably, but whenever the leaders lost, Shandong Taishan would also lose, which led to Shandong Taishan missing out on defending their Chinese Super League title in the 2022 season...
This is not all. The former Taishan team leader Shu Chang once directly criticized Hao Wei, saying that Hao Wei took advantage of the club, taking big and small benefits without hesitation. Moreover, during the team's training outside, Hao Wei indulged in pleasure, even bringing his son into the first team, and embezzled the club's bonuses. It can be said that Hao Wei also did all sorts of bad things in the Taishan team, and the team has been in chaos for the past two seasons, all due to the evil consequences sown by Hao Wei.
It is worth mentioning that when Shu Chang criticized Hao Wei, there were still many fans supporting Hao Wei. However, looking at it now, it is highly likely that what Shu Chang said is true. Fortunately, Hao Wei has now received the punishment he deserves. However, it must be said that the harm he caused to the Taishan team is far from enough to be punished with just three years. What are your thoughts on this? Welcome to leave a message and discuss in the comment area!