Foreign footballers conquer China and Chinese252

On June 8, 2018, the Chinese Super League giants Beijing Guoan officially announced the signing of the famous Brazilian striker Renato Augusto. Renato Augusto, who had played for Bayern before, said when he joined Guoan that he has already started learning Chinese and hopes to be able to order Chinese food in Chinese in the near future. The arrival of Renato Augusto also makes him the latest member of the "Foreign Stars Learning Chinese" club.

In fact, learning Chinese has become very common among foreign footballers who play in China. For example, the Argentine striker Ezequiel Lavezzi, who has played for Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national team, has also joined the ranks of learning Chinese. Since coming to China in 2016, Lavezzi has learned some simple Chinese and can communicate normally with the team's staff and teammates. He also often posts Chinese on his social media, which is very popular among Chinese fans.

Also worth mentioning is the famous Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, who was once the main force of the Barcelona team. Since coming to China in 2015, Paulinho has made rapid progress in his Chinese studies. In an interview, he said, "Learning Chinese is very difficult, but the process of learning Chinese is also very interesting." He also said that he hopes to be able to communicate with Chinese fans in Chinese in the future.

Why are more and more foreign footballers keen on learning Chinese? In addition to respecting Chinese culture, it is more because they have realized that learning Chinese is very helpful for their future development. In an interview, Renato Augusto said that he learned Chinese to better integrate into the Chinese team and communicate with his teammates and fans. He also believes that learning Chinese is a shortcut to becoming a better player. And Lavezzi said that learning Chinese is very helpful for communicating with the coaching staff during training. In addition to being able to better understand the coach's tactical arrangements, it is also easier to communicate with teammates on the field. He even joked that once he learns Chinese, he can also tell the referee that he was wronged in Chinese, which is expected to reduce the chance of being sent off.

Of course, learning Chinese is not easy, especially for foreigners who are not familiar with Chinese culture. Therefore, most foreign footballers choose to hire Chinese teachers or attend Chinese classes to improve their Chinese proficiency. And the clubs they play for will also provide them with necessary help. For example, Guangzhou Evergrande has hired a Chinese teacher for its foreign players. This teacher is responsible for teaching the players Chinese and helping them to solve problems encountered in daily life.

In addition, the Chinese Super League has also launched a series of measures to encourage foreign players to learn Chinese. For example, the league has set up a reward mechanism, and players who learn Chinese to a certain level will be rewarded. The league also organized a Chinese proficiency competition for foreign players, which provided a platform for them to show their Chinese proficiency. With the efforts of the clubs and the league, more and more foreign players are actively learning Chinese.

The trend of foreign footballers learning Chinese reflects the increasing influence of Chinese football in the world. With the development of the Chinese Super League, more and more foreign stars are choosing to play in China. In order to better integrate into the Chinese team and communicate with fans, these foreign stars have begun to learn Chinese. This not only shows their respect for Chinese culture but also reflects their vision for the future. In the future, there will be more and more foreign footballers learning Chinese, and they will play an increasingly important role in promoting the development of Chinese football.

2024-10-16

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