Jang Lin-feng announces retirement after shock draw. welcome Chinese media Not like Son Heung-min

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Zhang Linfeng, who was evaluated as "China's Sergio Ramos," has hinted at retirement from the national team, sparking a backlash. A local media outlet drew attention by comparing Zhang with the cases of Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi of Argentina. 토토사이트

Chang played 105 A matches in China alone, becoming the sixth defensive player to join the Sentry Club. Born in 1989, Chang has been steadily stepping on the ground since his professional debut in 2006. He is also one of the few players who has constantly played as a regular main defender at the invitation of the national team.

However, Zhang Linfeng has recently suffered humiliation. It was the third Group C match of the qualifying round for the second Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup against Singapore held on Sunday. China led 2-0 thanks to Wu Lei's multiple goals on the day, but lost two goals in the second half, eroding its pride. China is 88th in the FIFA rankings, and Singapore is 156th, showing a shocking draw. 

Chang Lin-feng's mistakes followed in the run scene. Singapore's comeback score in the eighth minute of the second half deflected off Zhang Lin-feng's foot. Just 30 minutes later, he tried to clear it but missed it. Yakub Mahler shot it and balanced the game. 

Is it because of the shocking result? After the draw in Singapore, Zhang even bowed his head, saying, "I think it's time to end my national team career."

A day later, Chinese media Sohu.COM highlighted Zhang Linfeng's remarks on retirement from the national team and mentioned the examples of Son Heung-min and Messi.

Media outlets seem to welcome Zhang Linfeng's retirement. "Actually, he should not have come back after the 2018 World Cup," media outlets said. "Some people still dissuade him from retiring. Some media outlets also say we should learn from the examples of Son Heung-min and Messi."

"Son Heung-min is only 31 years old, but he is still the best striker in the English Premier League. His prime time will last until at least the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America. Messi was frustrated after suffering in the World Cup and the Copa America. He was before he turned 30. When he won the World Cup, he was only 35 years old, and he was still the best player," he said. "The 35-year-old is not capable enough. It would be a shame if he stays with or returns to the national team like Son and Messi."