Soccer chief: I will resign if I fail

New boss Wei vows to clean up league and boost national team

Wei Di, the newly-appointed Chinese soccer chief, vowed yesterday to step down from the position if he can't deal with the problems afflicting the sport.

"I think the only way to win back the public's trust is solid and consistent progress of the league, the national team and the development of the sport at the grassroots level If I can't fulfill my duty, I will resign," Wei said.