Zhou Tong: Facing top players, clubs and events, this is my lifelong wealth

On June 16, in the first round of Group C of the 2025 Club World Cup group stage, New Zealand's Auckland City lost to Bayern Munich with a huge gap of 0-10. Zhou Tong, a Chinese player who played for Auckland City, made a substitute in the 66th minute. "It feels good. I cherish every moment and every touch on the court." In an interview with a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily after the game, Zhou Tong expressed his thoughts on the first appearance of this Club World Cup.

Regarding Zhou Tong's appearance as a substitute, some fans believe that it is because the 35-year-old may not be able to be competent for the main players in such a high-level event. However, Zhou Tong did not agree with this statement. He said: "I'm in good health. I ran 12,500 meters in the league."

"So through this competition, do you want to share any ideas with fans through our reports?" In the face of a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily, Zhou Tong's answer blurted out. He said: "I have eaten and seen it. Now facing top players, top clubs, and top events, this is the most important thing, because I personally participate in it. This experience is more convincing than talking freely. This is my lifelong wealth."

For the praise given to me by the outside world, especially the courage to pursue my dreams after I was thirty-year-old, Zhou Tong smiled and said: "It's not (as good as everyone said). (There are still players like me).