He Shihua has recently acquired a majority share in the second-division club Zibo Cuju, which secured promotion last season. Despite being just 35 years old, this Chinese millionaire is making significant waves at his new team, albeit in a controversial manner.
As reported by TUDN, Shihua assigned himself the prestigious #10 jersey, typically reserved for the team’s best or most creative player. In early May, during a match against rivals Sichuan Jiuniu that ended in a goalless draw, Shihua substituted himself into the game. However, he had minimal impact as he barely interacted with the ball.
Furthermore, he is pressuring the team’s coach to field his son, who is reportedly weighing around 273 pounds or “19-and-a-half stone.” Consequently, his son now plays in every game after the head coach, Hongyi Huang, was instructed to ensure his participation.
