[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back":3,"chapter-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-893":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Football: At 16, Let Me Retire and Come Back?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2300863,4499,"Chapter 893","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-893",893,"\u003Cp>The Sun front page headline — Establish a youth training group in China? TY’s ambition emerges: can one man solve Chinese football’s crisis?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although TY owns Poppbond, a massive company, even sacrificing the entire 7-billion-market-value Poppbond might not move 10% of China’s football industry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“History has proven that money-driven football won’t work in China.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun’s commentators showed remarkable patience; judging by their published articles, they had specifically researched Chinese football’s history before writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The money-driven football boom that began over ten years ago once gave Chinese football a period of superficial prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But China seems trapped in a bizarre vortex: ten years ago, when the CSL was strong, the national team was weak; now, when the national team is strong, the CSL is pathetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The football ecosystem is simply too chaotic, leaving The Sun’s top experts baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone knows, the more chaotic a situation, the harder it is to handle — this is why The Sun doubts Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since the league and the FA cannot be directly separated, Tang Ye’s first plan is to establish a youth training group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intention is good, but a youth training group… in plain terms, it’s a money pit. Even if it truly succeeds in China, this so-called “Chinese Youth Football Training Group” won’t turn a profit for at least eight to ten years — during which the company will keep losing money, possibly more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the announcement of the youth training group, Poppbond’s stock price immediately plunged, as shareholders feared Tang Ye would use Poppbond’s profits to cover the youth group’s losses, while this money-sucking beast offered no return to its parent company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most media outlets doubted Tang Ye’s move; some opponents even studied the issue in depth and proposed a series of alternative plans for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, not everyone opposed it — several Sky Sports commentators believed that while Tang Ye’s approach carried great risk, if successful, the results could be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest problem with forcibly launching money-driven football is how much money Tang Ye and his backers are willing to spend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only good news is that Tang Ye’s mindset is fundamentally different from ordinary people’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is truly willing to throw money around!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pohl: Separating China’s football league from the FA and establishing the Chinese Football League Alliance (CSLAllianceCo, Ltd.) for listing could “completely ignite” Chinese football’s vitality. Moreover, the league alliance would hold 100% ownership of the national team, maintaining balance between league and national team through market mechanisms — this should be the “fastest” and “most efficient” solution currently available, though implementation is extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Telegraph — Poppbond’s CEO Pohl has been reported by some shareholders for possible dereliction of duty and may face legal action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although he is the company’s CEO, Pohl has been obsessively focused on China’s football industry since the World Cup, completely ignoring stock price fluctuations — this is irresponsible behavior toward the company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Times front page headline — Poppbond’s establishment of a youth training group in China is groundbreaking, but treating youth players as tradable assets may spark public controversy; Poppbond must prepare for potential lawsuits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sports Weekly cover — Super investment drop incoming! British toy company Poppbond plans to invest at least 4 billion RMB into China’s football industry within three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Poppbond will secure a new round of financing. The company also plans to issue 2.5 billion HKD in corporate bonds post-listing, bringing total direct investment in China over three years to over 6 billion RMB.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After news broke of the massive investment in China’s football industry, Poppbond’s stock price plummeted 15.8% as shareholders worried the company’s China investments would yield no tangible returns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stock price drop exceeding 15% means the company’s entire market value would fall by 15%, sparking concern among many Chinese fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poppbond, you got stunned by France and want to help China — fine, but don’t burn yourself out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon closer thought, the stock drop isn’t a major issue for Poppbond, because Tang Ye’s performances in the league and Champions League have been incredibly stable — the company has a global superstar with nearly one billion fans as its anchor, and its stock price surges multiple times each season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Poppbond’s core business is blind-box toys, whose net profit margins are terrifyingly high — otherwise the company wouldn’t dare publicly announce a 4-billion-RMB investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fans were terrified by Tang Ye’s moves, with many rushing to Pohl’s comment section urging the “rhythm master” to be careful and not bankrupt Tom. Unfortunately, they received no reply from Pohl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xinhua News: The 2023 Asian Cup draw ceremony will be held on April 2 in Chengdu; host nation China, as the top seed, automatically enters Group A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Domestic source: The AFC hopes Tang Ye will represent China at the draw ceremony, but the player himself refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang Ye’s refusal of the AFC’s invitation is unlikely due to a busy schedule — United had no important matches around April 2. Media suspect the tension between Tang Ye and the FA stems from Poppbond’s establishment of a youth training group in Hong Kong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Poppbond partnered with ICBC without notifying the FA — the company’s actions may have angered the FA.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Is this real? Isn’t my King Tang a secretary for some FA department? How’d they turn on each other?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The FA doesn’t need to be upset — if we restart money-driven football, everyone’s happy, and the FA makes more money too.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Damn, if I were the FA, I’d definitely be pissed — Tang Ye just wants to dump money into youth training, and if he actually succeeds, the FA will face public pressure and be forced to hand over league control. This is a classic case of ‘strike first, ask later.’】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Public pressure? Okay, I get it — I almost forgot Pohl is Dutch. Don’t all Dutchmen like Haaland play with public opinion?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Pohl is truly a genius, but what if Tang Ye’s money goes down the drain? Then it’s over! When exactly will Poppbond list in Hong Kong? I’m seriously buying stock!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poppbond is simply too arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This company is truly incredible — naming itself such a bizarre name, yet always doing massive things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, Tang Ye’s timing couldn’t be better — even if he’s wrong, he still wins fan support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t care if the FA is right or wrong — you’re wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t care what Poppbond is doing — my King Tang is such a good guy, he must have his reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>OK, after this round of maneuvering, the FA collapsed completely — unable to do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>April 1 — a rest day for United players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players truly need proper rest to prepare for the important matches ahead this month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Ten Hag’s plan, April is the most crucial month of the season, as they must resolve the league title race early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep in mind, City this season isn’t weak — they’re tightly chasing United’s heels, making Ten Hag’s goal difficult to achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if this early-title plan succeeds, United’s chance of winning six trophies this season will reach unprecedented heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>United is a great team; United players are great players — they were born to make history!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has the Asian Cup draw been announced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dembélé walked over from somewhere and stood beside Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Not yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye was studying AC Milan’s match footage; he looked up as Dembélé approached: “You can’t even play in the Asian Cup — why are you excited?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, no — I saw your dad arrive at the base. He must have something to say — it can only be about the Asian Cup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s definitely not about the Asian Cup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye placed his hand on Dembélé’s shoulder and walked out of the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye fist-bumped Tang Zhengxiong, who had been waiting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zhengxiong rarely visits United’s base — he came this time only because Tang Ye called him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re really not going to the Asian Cup draw? Isn’t that going to mess things up with the FA?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1360,"2026-06-20T06:50:12.695Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","434423feacbe008ab8b09b02f00879881cc4c74ecb57bba28c83c6c7e1f06b3c","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-894","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-892",918,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffootball-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-cover.jpg"]