"A soccer Yoo Seung Min myth." Is it impossible?Why Young Footballers Are Balking At Transforming Administrators

"A soccer Yoo Seung Min myth." Is it impossible?Why Young Footballers Are Balking At Transforming Administrators

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Will it be hard to see the 'football version of the Yoo Seung Min myth' in the future?

Chung Mong-gyu, 64, who was elected as the 55th president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), will start his fourth term in office with the regular general meeting of representatives to be held at HDC I'Park Mall conference room in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on Wednesday. However, the formation and announcement of a new executive branch, which is drawing keen attention from the U.S., will likely be made after the general meeting due to difficulties in selecting candidates.

Chung, who won the election with an overwhelming support of 85.7 percent (156 votes) out of an unprecedented 95 percent turnout (183 out of 192 electors), promised a strong personnel reshuffle, taking advantage of the mistakes of the previous term.

In particular, the appointment of young soccer players was a key topic. Chairman Chung, who garnered great support from half of the amateur electors in the last election, drew a revival of the soccer player executive director system to strengthen on-site communication and speed up policy reflection. He also has the intention to proactively appoint young soccer players to positions that will oversee the association's administration or act as de facto leader.

However, all of those who were proposed to reject the offer showed their intention to reject the offer. They include star player-turned-soccer players who strongly criticized the administrative turmoil that occurred under the third term of Chung Mong-gyu through broadcasting and YouTube. Many soccer fans hoped that they would be appointed to the KFA administration and create a reform wind in Korean soccer, but the reality was different from expectations.

Criticism naturally follows. Young soccer players only avoid responsibility and authority and play the role of "trainer."

However, there is a realistic reason. First of all, it is "Daewoo." Former star player is also concerned about his life and economic activities after retirement. What I feel most satisfied with in this regard is the field. If you work as a leader, you receive a high salary. However, life as an administrator is less paid compared to the field. This is why most soccer players who used to work for administration leave without any hesitation when they receive a leader's proposal from the field.

The Shy Chung Mong-gyu phenomenon also plays a role. Chairman Chung was criticized by the political community, as he served as a parliamentary inspection chief during his last term in office. Public opinion has deteriorated. He succeeded in his fourth term in office, but there are still negative views. In this atmosphere, there is a soccer player who is interested in KFA administration but finds it burdensome to become an "insider."

Nevertheless, the reason why young soccer players want to actively challenge and participate is because of the case of the president of the Korea Sports Council Yoo Seung Min. Since his retirement, Yoo, a gold medalist in men's singles table tennis at the 2004 Athens Olympics, has served as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and president of the Korea Table Tennis Association. Considering economic benefits, he could have made a different choice, but he went up step by step with a vision of an administrator early on. All athletes felt this sincerity, so he voted for Yoo in the last election for the chairman of the Olympic Committee. 메이저사이트

Chairman Chung once pledged to foster next-generation soccer players, agreeing on the need for Yoo Seung Min characters in the soccer community. However, the reality is harsh. The KFA should present more justifications and visions for soccer players to challenge the administration.