Shanghai Shenhua fans controversy: Wu Lei team seeks fan

Shanghai Shenhua lost 0-3 to Beijing Guoan at home, a controversy occurred outside the stadium, a fan wearing Wu Lei's national team 7 jersey and his father were attacked and insulted by some Shanghai Shenhua fans.

Where did the controversy occur?

Shanghai Shenhua lost 0-3 to Beijing Guoan at home in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League on August 18. A controversy occurred outside the stadium, a fan wearing Wu Lei's national team 7 jersey and his father were attacked and insulted by some Shanghai Shenhua fans.

The cause of the controversy

The specific cause of the conflict between the two parties is still unclear. The video circulating online shows that some Shanghai Shenhua fans insulted and physically attacked the fan and his father.

Wu Lei team's reaction

Wu Lei team's official account published a search notice, seeking the fan and his father who wore the Chinese national team 7 jersey to watch the game at Shanghai Stadium on the night of August 18. Wu Lei team stated that if the person in question or their acquaintances see the message, they can contact them through private message.

Fans' reaction

Many fans have condemned the Shanghai Shenhua fans, saying: “What's the difference between them and thugs?”；“He's just a child, and he's wearing a national team jersey, why attack him?”；“Why learn the bad aspects of fan culture?”：“I hope Shanghai Shenhua can cancel the observation qualification for insulting fans!”