In discussions about Chinese football, a frequently raised question is: why does China, with its population of 1.4 billion, struggle to assemble a team of 23 players capable of playing at a professional level? This is not only statistically perplexing but also a mystery that lingers in the hearts of countless fans. Despite the massive population base, the number of players who can commit to professional football training and possess international match standards is extremely limited. The factors behind this are complex and intertwined: youth training systems, football culture, league mechanisms, player selection, educational concepts, football infrastructure, and more. Each aspect influences the overall development of Chinese football. When it comes to the Chinese men's national football team, it's filled with "complaints," causing embarrassment. Many people exclaim, "The Chinese men's national football team is like mud that can't be held together." Even former national team player Fan Zhiyi gritted his teeth in anger, saying, "The face of Chinese football has almost been lost." Back in 2002 during the South Korea and Japan World Cup, our Chinese men's national football team was in its prime. However, since then, it has been on a downward spiral, becoming worse off with each passing day. Elimination from qualifiers? Not even making it out of the group stages? It's all child's play for them. Now, they're practically "point-giving children," freely giving points to anyone without hesitation. What angers people the most is not their constant losses, but the fact that they continue to receive astronomical salaries despite losing. They casually pocket tens of millions, acting…