Shanghai申花 Fans Slam Management and Jiusi Group for Incompetence

After Shanghai申花's 0-3 loss to Beijing国安, fans criticized the club's management and Jiusi Group on the official Weibo account. A young fan wearing Wu Lei's national team No.7 jersey was attacked, with three fans detained.

21 Aug 2026 By 勒费夫尔 · senior correspondent

Shanghai申花's 0-3 Loss Sparks Outcry

In the 18th round of the Chinese Super League on August 18, Shanghai申花 lost 0-3 to Beijing国安. After the match, fans flooded the club's official Weibo comments section, criticizing the management and Jiusi Group for their incompetence.

Incident Involving Young Fan

During the match, a young fan wearing Wu Lei's national team No.7 jersey and his father were attacked by some申花 fans. The incident sparked strong controversy, with Shanghai police announcing on August 19 that three fans were detained for alleged hooliganism. Fans criticized the club for failing to manage fan behavior effectively, intensifying their dissatisfaction with the management.

Fans Slam Management

Comments on the comments section heavily criticized the management, with some stating "heartbreaking! Shameful!". Some fans demanded the club investigate the incident and thoroughly examine the management's responsibility. This incident once again exposed the dual disappointment of申花 fans with the team's performance and management.