Heart of the Champion.

Summary

Chinese fans were disappointed by a 1:1 draw between the national team and Iraq at home, expressing frustration over the inability to secure a win. Zhou Yi, in a post-match interview, emphasized the long process of World Cup qualifiers and downplayed concerns about the draw. Analysts noted the team's over-reliance on Zhou Yi, questioning the overall strength of Chinese football despite past successes. The coach, Gao Hong Bo, acknowledged Zhou Yi's importance but stressed the need for other players to step up. Meanwhile, the Olympic team faced challenges, losing to South Korea, highlighting the difficulties of player availability and travel fatigue. Zhou Yi returned to Dortmund, where he continued to perform well.

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