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  China News Service Client, March 1st, in response to the previous decision of Jiangsu Football Club to stop the operation of its respective teams, the Chinese Football Association issued a letter on the 1st to respond.

The Football Association stated in a statement that it regrets the suspension of operations issued by the Jiangsu Football Club, but respects the club's choice.

At the same time, the Football Association stated that Suning Group has made active efforts for the development of football, and the Chinese Football Association would like to express its gratitude.

The full text of the Football Association statement is as follows:

  On February 28th, Jiangsu Football Club announced the suspension of operations of the clubs' teams.

The Chinese Football Association pays close attention to this matter. During this period, the Chinese Football Association has been in communication with Jiangsu Football Club.

The Chinese Football Association regrets the suspension of operations issued by the Jiangsu Football Club, but respects the club's choice.

  Jiangsu football has a very good history of development. After Suning Group operated the Jiangsu Football Club in 2015, it has made active efforts for the development of football. The Chinese Football Association would like to express its gratitude!

  The Chinese Football Association will continue to work hard to implement the "China Football Reform and Development Overall Plan", continue to promote football reform, strengthen various basic football work with youth football as the main content, improve the professional league system, and better unite the national football forces. Work hard for the progress of Chinese football!

The Jiangsu team won the first Chinese Super League trophy in team history.

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  Beijing On February 28th, Jiangsu Football Club issued an announcement announcing that it would cease operations of its teams from now on.

The announcement stated that in the past six months, the club has been rushing to seek acceptance.

Due to the superposition of various uncontrollable factors, Jiangsu Football Club cannot effectively guarantee the continued battle in the Super League and AFC Champions League.

  In the 2020 Chinese Super League, the Jiangsu team won the championship for the first time in history.

  Only a few hours after the announcement of the suspension of the operation of the Jiangsu team, the Jiangsu Provincial Football Association issued an article "Relevant Persons in charge of the Jiangsu Provincial Football Association talked about the suspension of the operation of the Jiangsu Football Club". The operations of the teams they belong to express their concern and regret, and at the same time call on the fans to take a rational view, continue to support the development of Jiangsu football, and jointly create a good environment." (End)