Then reporters from Beijing, China, persistently attacked Choi. Choi was angry.

Then reporters from Beijing, China, persistently attacked Choi. Choi was angry.


Shandong, led by head coach Choi, had to end its tournament journey unfortunately by losing 4-5 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw against Beijing Guoan in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Chinese FA Cup at Beijing Workers' Stadium on the evening of August 31.


However, coach Choi had to have a very absurd experience after this game. According to the Chinese media "Chestan Weekly," after the match, Portuguese coach Ricardo Soares ran in front of the Shandong bench where Choi was staying and made a ceremony of joy. Naturally, Shandong Bench, who saw this, protested.


Coach Choi did not hide his anger. Coach Choi said at a press conference after the match, "It's just a soccer game, not trying to fight," and added, "It's been 30 years since I've been a soccer leader." I've never seen such a situation when I was doing a ceremony in front of another team's bench. "I don't know what I was thinking, and I haven't seen anyone or staff trying to stop this," he said. He said, "Same soccer teammates are not enemies, so we have to respect them. If you don't respect it, there's no point in sportsmanship," he said.


Then some Chinese media asked questions attacking Choi. In a public appearance called a press conference, he asked if publicly shooting the other coach was an expression of respect for others.


Coach Choi immediately refuted the question with anger. Director Choi asked back, "Do you ask this question even if you saw what happened?" and added, "Is this behavior worth being respected? "You can only be respected if you respect others," he countered. The Sports Weekly reported that the press conference was momentarily silent when coach Choi made the remarks. Coach Choi remained silent for five seconds and said, "Do you think this behavior is really okay?"


Then, a Chinese reporter who asked a question received it again, saying, "At least I don't think this behavior violates soccer disciplinary regulations." Coach Choi then reacted even more angryly. Coach Choi said, "I don't think they know the rules that players can't go to the opponent's bench and provoke fans in the stands. This is wrong," he countered once again. The atmosphere became increasingly harsh, and Choi said it was a "different question" and hinted that he did not want to comment further on the issue.


Chinese reporters still did not ask Choi aggressive questions. This time, he took issue with the behavior of some Shandong players.


Chinese reporters said, "I mentioned a sense of fellowship in soccer. Going to the opponent's bench during a ceremony is a violation of the rules and an act of disrespect to the opponent." Then, during the game, your team's players were recorded throwing water bottles at their fans, what do you think about this?"


Coach Choi said, "If an incident occurs, the cause should be investigated first. We are a team that came on an expedition. If you play here, you have to endure a lot. "Why do you ask this question?" he replied, "If you're a soccer reporter, ask me about the game."



He emphasized that even before the season, the Chinese Super League announced that these actions should not be done. Coach Choi said, "Not only today, but also in the Chinese Super League, these things have happened several times. The referee instructor came to the clubhouse to give lectures and actually disciplinary action. "If you don't do that even though you have something to refrain from, this situation will continue to happen," he said.


Still, Chinese reporters did not stop attacking Choi. This time, Shandong asked me to explain the play style, citing that he received seven yellow cards and one red card. I said it indirectly, but this time, I tried to create a "dirty play controversy." Then this time, Shandong team officials and Shandong local media protested.


According to the Sports Weekly, an official from Shandong said, "Just ask questions about the game. The direction of the report was completely wrong," he said, and media from Shandong protested, saying, "Why are only the home team media asked and we can't ask questions?" 토토사이트


Meanwhile, Soares said that Choi's claim was absurd. "It's a very simple matter," Soares said. Look at the video. Since our players scored a goal, they ran to the players and tried to celebrate together. It's a very simple thing. Then watch the video when Shandong scored a goal. Look what happened. Don't lie," he said, attacking Choi.


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