Recently, a shocking news has emerged in the Chinese football world: Cangzhou Lions, a team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), has officially announced its disbandment. This news not only saddens and disappoints fans but also plunges the players and coaches into difficulties. It is reported that Cangzhou Lions has been facing severe financial issues for some time. Due to a broken capital chain, the club could no longer afford the salaries of the players and coaches, leading to the team's paralysis. After multiple attempts to find solutions failed, the club ultimately decided to disband.
However, this decision has sparked strong dissatisfaction among the players and coaches. They claim that they have worked hard and sweated during their time at the club, yet they have not received their due wages. Among them, foreign player Oscar, domestic players Zheng Kaimu, Wang Peng, Mo Xuchen, Wen Da, and others, as well as coach Li Xiaopeng, all stated that they have repeatedly demanded their wages from the club but have not received a resolution.
It is understood that these salary issues have been outstanding for a long time, with some cases exceeding half a year. They express that they have invested much in playing and coaching, but now face homelessness. They hope the club can quickly resolve the salary issue so they can restart their careers. However, the situation for Cangzhou Lions seems grim; since the club has disbanded, it is unlikely they can pay the players and coaches. Moreover, due to the club's salary arrears, they have been reported to FIFA. If FIFA determines that Cangzhou Lions violated regulations, they may face more severe penalties.
This incident not only plunges the players and coaches of Cangzhou Lions into difficulty but also causes deep reflection within the entire Chinese football community. How to protect the rights of players and coaches and prevent similar events from happening has become a challenge for the Chinese Football Association.