As a data scientist who’s analyzed over 100,000 football match events, I’m not just reacting emotionally — I’m running the numbers. The recent incident in China raises serious questions about athlete safety during international fixtures. Using real match data and crowd behavior models, I break down why venues like Beijing or Shanghai may no longer be ideal for high-stakes European competition. It’s not about politics — it’s about predictive risk modeling. And yes, even my XGBoost algorithm says: ‘Return home.’