Hey football fam! 🎉 Shao Jiayi just stepped up as the new coach of China’s national men’s football team and held his first official press conference this Sunday in Guangdong.
Appointed by the Chinese Football Association on November 5, 2025, Shao said receiving the news was an 'overwhelming moment of excitement and nerves.'
But he knows this role is just step one. He stressed that the real goal is to build a team that embodies spirit and delivers results that make fans proud, chasing the long-held dream of success on the pitch.
To restore faith in Chinese football, Shao emphasized rigorous training, top-quality preparation, and tackling each match with a clear, step-by-step plan. 💪
His squad just wrapped an eight-day camp in Zhaoqing and will jet off to the United Arab Emirates next Monday for a series of friendlies. 🚀
This fresh start for China’s team is something to watch — it could spark a new wave of excitement across Asia's football scene. Will Shao Jiayi’s game plan pay off? 👀⚽️
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Shao Jiayi reveals ambitions in first public appearance as China coach
cgtn.com
