Chinese newspaper reacts unexpectedly to football player hitting Xuan Manh in the face

Wuham Three Towns striker Wei Shihao left a bad image in the match against Hanoi FC in the AFC Champions League. In a dispute, Wei Shihao kicked Xuan Manh in the face.

Wei Shihao's unsportsmanlike behavior with Xuan Manh (Photo: Fandom Owker).

Yesterday (November 26), AFC announced the penalty for the Chinese striker. Accordingly, he was suspended for 3 matches and had to pay a fine of 1000 USD (more than 24 million VND).

Commenting on Wei Shihao’s punishment, the 163 newspaper (China) said that this player must pay a suitable price. They even said that the striker born in 1995 should have received a heavier punishment.

The Chinese newspaper commented: "In addition to the AFC's penalty, Wei Shihao had to endure the ridicule of Chinese fans. Although the AFC gave Wei Shihao a late penalty, it was the price this player had to pay.

Wuhan Three Towns was heavily criticized after the loss to Hanoi FC but the most blameworthy thing was the reaction of Wei Shihao. This player had an ugly action when he kicked Hanoi FC player Xuan Manh in the face.

In the end, God had mercy when Wei Shihao had to pay the price. In fact, the AFC's punishment was much lighter than the punishments the Chinese Football Association had given Wei Shihao in the past.

Newspaper 163 believes that AFC should have punished Wei Shihao more severely (Photo: Manh Quan).

The striker born in 1995 is famous for his violent behavior. Some people think that the lack of strict management model of Chinese football teams has created such uncontrollable players.

Wei Shihao's uncontrolled behavior can recur at any time. Only severe punishments can wake this player up."

This is the third severe punishment Wei Shihao has received this year for his unprofessional behavior. In July, the player was suspended for six matches by the Chinese Football Association for insulting a referee. After returning, Wei Shihao was again fined for his unsportsmanlike behavior on the field.

Notably, Wei Shihao still started in the two matches of the Chinese team in the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Thailand and South Korea. However, the Wuhan Three Towns striker did not leave any mark.

After 4 matches in the AFC Champions League, Wuhan Three Towns has 4 points and ranks 3rd in Group J, 1 point more than Hanoi FC. Both teams still hope to compete for 2nd place in the group with Urawa Red Diamonds (4 points). Meanwhile, Pohang Steelers has won the right to continue with the top position in the group with 12 points.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-trung-quoc-phan-ung-bat-ngo-vu-cau-thu-nha-da-vao-mat-xuan-manh-20231127185643723.htm