Of the 32 teams participating in the World Cup in Germany, 25 are already at home. In CCTV's "Feast of the Giants" program, Mr. Zhang Bin, the host, talked about Australia's plan to bid for the 20 18 World Cup, and hoped that the China Football Association would prepare for it as soon as possible and apply for hosting the 20 18 World Cup. As a China fan, I certainly hope that the World Cup will be held in China. I don't need to stay up late to watch the broadcast of the football match except to see the world stars on the spot. But after a calm analysis, I have to face the reality and advise the decision makers: China can never bid for the World Cup.
If you don't support China's bid for the World Cup, you will be opposed by many people. Please listen to my reasons patiently before expressing your opinion.
1, football level in China
China's football level is only second-rate in Asia, and we can draw a conclusion from the international and Asian rankings and combat achievements. The World Cup has been held for 18 years, and no host team has stopped at the group stage. Neither FIFA nor sponsors want this to happen. When drawing lots in groups, the host country will be regarded as the seed team. If China hosts the World Cup, China will be the dream planting target of participating teams except Asian and other seed teams. Some people will say that the football level in China will improve. However, judging from the current football development in China, it is not easy to improve the football level in China, not to mention that even if the football level in China is improved, the football level in other countries will not stagnate. So it takes courage for FIFA to hand over the hosting right to such a host.
2. Competition venue
According to the regulations of FIFA, hosting the World Cup requires 12- 14 qualified venues and training venues. In this respect, there is still a big gap between China and international standards. Some people will say that we can rebuild or build new football fields and training grounds to meet FIFA standards. If it's as simple as it says, it's too simple. You know, football matches are not built in sand, but need money to build them. According to current standards, a new football field cannot be built without 65,438 yuan +0.5-2 billion yuan. Who will invest the money? Even with state investment, it is not known how many moths will be bred. The stadiums of the World Cup in Germany are the industries of various football clubs, such as the Allianz Football Stadium jointly funded by Bayern Munich and Munich 1860. In China, it is definitely not feasible to expect China's football club. Our football club changed its name faster than the calendar. Which club can invest in the construction of a football field, and which team that calls itself a professional club has its own venue? It's all about renting a local government stadium for the game If the state invests in the construction, the venues will be idle after the World Cup. Even if it is rented to a club, the poor rent may not even cover the maintenance cost every quarter. Input without output, there is no need to bid at all.
3. fans
For China, there is no shortage of fans. However, China fans care about their own team's game. If it is a match between Togo and Bulgaria, I think everyone knows how many China fans will be there to watch. Because China's geographical location is far away from Europe, America and Africa, and the economic conditions of the participating countries are also different, it is unrealistic for fans from some countries to come all the way to China to cheer for their teams. Togo and Bulgaria, for example, definitely have more seats than spectators. This happened in the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, which made FIFA very helpless. Some people even raised the question of whether it is appropriate to hold the World Cup alternately on all continents. Ticket revenue will affect the number of people present, and sponsors will be dissatisfied, which will directly affect the interests of FIFA and the host.
4. Economic strength
A few days ago, the leaders of relevant departments proudly announced that China's GDP would soon surpass that of German, ranking third in the world, which made people laugh and cry. I am so proud. What about surpassing the United States to become the world's number one? Or how many people we have. We have been talking about international standards. Ticket prices for the World Cup must be international standards. 10 yuan RMB, 20 RMB, it is impossible for fans to go to the stadium, but how many people can afford a few hundred euros? Of course, there will be no problem in the sales of tickets for China's games, but after all, the host team does not play more than seven games, but it is unprecedented for China to play four games. What about the ticket sales of other games?
Looking at the World Cup in Germany, only from the enthusiasm of fans, Europe is the most suitable place for the World Cup, mainly because there are many participating countries in Europe and its geographical position is superior. 150,000 fans accompanied England, Switzerland played France, more than 20,000 Swiss people came to cheer, Mexican straw hats were all over the stadium, and Brazilian fans dyed the stands yellow. Will this happen if the World Cup is held in China? Some friends will ask, if China can host the Olympic Games, why can't it host the World Cup? Although the Olympic Games is the largest comprehensive sports meeting in the world, it is essentially different from the World Cup. Seeing that others successfully held it, I was eager to compete, and the result was very difficult. To make a simple analogy, doing the same business, some earn, some lose, and I think everyone understands the truth. Therefore, I don't think all aspects of China are suitable for hosting the World Cup, and it's not too late to wait until the national per capita income reaches the top 20 in the world before bidding.