Efforts to rebound Korean soccer, in the end, go up in smoke without fan sentiment..."Everyone's dream. Let's cheer for them together". What about holding the case together
Efforts to rebound Korean soccer, in the end, go up in smoke without fan sentiment..."Everyone's dream. Let's cheer for them together". What about holding the case together
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The word "crisis" is not unfamiliar to Korean soccer.
The original team, which was broken during the Asian Cup's failure, was managed to rebuild with the launch of Hong Myung-bo, and with the launch of a new executive branch, it also started to restore the collapsed administrative power. However, it is unclear when the foundation for Korean soccer, which has collapsed amid internal strife, will be re-established. It has been revealed in recent competitions that not only national teams at all levels, but also professionals and amateurs are overwhelmed in Asia, let alone the world. Even if administrative power is restored quickly, it is difficult to guarantee when soccer diplomacy, which will inevitably take a considerable amount of time, will be completed.
More than anything else, it is urgent to recover the sense of fan sentiment that has collapsed. If the government fails to revive fan sentiment that has become chilly, all efforts will be in vain. Everyone knows that the "sparkling popularity" gained through the promotion of international competitions cannot be the answer. A change that can go beyond "eupso" and put fan sentiment within the framework of "one team" is needed.
The player-association-fan participation project, which has been underway by neighboring Japan for years, is quite a point to watch.
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has been continuing crowdfunding for years under the slogan "Connect, to everyone's dreams." The venue allows general fans to widely support players, clubs, and referees. It supports various fields such as relocation of lower league team accommodation, renewal of club bus service, training for the visually impaired team - raising expenses for games, and cheering for elementary, middle, and high school teams. Anyone who wants to support soccer activities can participate, and there is no limit to the amount of funding. JFA not only provides support for soccer activities, but also encourages fans to participate by including messages from famous players and leaders. The amount raised so far as of Thursday through crowdfunding is about 230 million yen.
JFA even earns broadcasting rights from sponsoring conglomerates such as Kirin, Toyota, Mizuho, and Mitsui. The budget announced this year is 24.1 billion yen (24.9 billion won). The Korea Football Association will roll more money than the 2025 budget (204.9 billion won) that the board of directors voted for last year. Compared to a year's budget, the amount accumulated through crowdfunding may not seem to mean much. However, it is worth noting the sense of achievement and solidarity that fans can gain by actually participating in soccer development and the association's administration. Such a foundation may eventually lead to revitalization of the professional league and support for the administration of the national team and the association. It is also positive that the attention paid to the national team and the top league can be extended to lower and amateur players.
The Korea Football Association also conducts fan participation activities every year. However, it is only at the stage of social contribution, and it is different from the opportunity for fans to support players and clubs, or to participate in administration, just like in Japan. If the association seeks understanding from fans and creates a forum for public debate to participate in the event in the process of leading the society through administration-diplomacy, it may have a greater effect. 메이저놀이터
The era of 10 million spectators in professional baseball was eventually created by fan sentiment. The best driving force for Korean soccer to play again is fan sentiment after all.