Incident Overview
On 18 August 2026 at approximately 21:30, after a 3-0 defeat of Shanghai Shenhua against Beijing Guoan in a Chinese Super League match at Shanghai Stadium, three Shenhua supporters-Hu (male, 36), Jin (male, 41), and Yin (male, 51)-congregated at the 2nd escalator. They spotted a young boy wearing Wu Lei’s national‑team jersey and his father, and proceeded to verbally assault the father and harass the child, creating a negative social impact. Police investigations led to the three individuals receiving administrative detention. <br>## Police Report<br>The Shanghai police released an official statement noting that the three individuals were detained for “public nuisance” and urged fans to observe civilized viewing behavior and refrain from disrupting public order. <br>## Cao Yunding’s Public Condemnation<br>Former Shenhua stalwart Cao Yunding, who spent 13 years with the club, publicly condemned the incident on social media, stating, “Those who attack children are trash.” He added that the child’s wearing Wu Lei’s jersey was not inappropriate and that such actions harm the child’s psyche. <br>## Post‑Match Emotions and Public Reaction<br>Following the heavy defeat, some Shenhua supporters lost composure and directed their frustration at an innocent child. The incident quickly went viral online, sparking public outcry and calls for fans to express emotions rationally.
