The year 2025 is a crucial one for Chinese football. The Chinese U17 men's team will participate in the Asian Cup, the U20 men's team will compete in the Asian Cup with the aim of qualifying for the World Youth Championship, and the senior men's team will take part in the World Cup qualifiers to strive for a place in the final rounds. It is clear that the Chinese men's football teams will be making a comprehensive push! The first major event to arrive will be the U20 Asian Cup held in Shenzhen in February. Currently, the schedule for the U20 Asian Cup has been updated! The Chinese men's team will kick off their campaign against the Qatar U20 men's team on February 12th at 19:30 in the evening. Our goal is undoubtedly to secure all three points and start with a victory! As hosts, the Chinese U20 men's team is grouped with the Australian men's team, the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team, and the Qatar U20 men's team. Among the three opponents in the group, the Australian U20 men's team is undoubtedly the strongest. On paper, the Qatar U20 men's team is considered the weakest, as they are placed in the fourth tier within our group. Additionally, we have previously faced both the Australian U20 men's team and the Kyrgyzstan U20 men's team during the Panda Cup, making them familiar opponents. Although we only managed to secure third place in the Panda Cup, it should be noted that our squad was not fully intact at the time. Moreover, head coach…

China's national football team has concluded its latest training camp, during which Wei Shihao, once known as a troublemaker within the team, made some impressive remarks in an interview that have left many fans praising his transformation. Wei Shihao shared two main points during his interview. Firstly, he believes that the current team atmosphere within China's national football team is the best it has ever been. Secondly, he is confident that head coach Ivanković can lead the Chinese team to qualify for the World Cup finals. It is quite remarkable that the 29-year-old Wei Shihao could express such sentiments! During Lippi's tenure, Wei Shihao was just starting out and Lippi did not trust him. At that time, Wei Shihao had a fiery personality and often lost his temper during matches, becoming a hidden danger for the Chinese team that could explode at any moment. Later, under Li Tie's leadership, Wei Shihao was not favored by Li Tie. After all, Li Tie himself had issues. Due to Wei Shihao's disobedience, Li Tie also excluded him from the national team. We don't know how Ivanković managed to win over Wei Shihao! After the first two games of the top 18 qualifiers, where the Chinese team suffered two consecutive losses, media reports revealed that the Chinese Football Association discussed the possibility of changing coaches with the players. At that time, Wei Shihao expressed his support for Ivanković to continue coaching. It is reported that before subsequent matches, Wei Shihao acted more like the team captain, emphasizing to his teammates the importance of following…

The 2025 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is set to kick off in late February, with two newly promoted teams, Yunnan Yukuang and Dalian Yingbo, drawing particular attention as they make their debut in the top-flight league. Dalian Yingbo, representing the new banner of Dalian football, has also shown a strong competitive desire. The team acquired Marele from Shanghai Shenhua, who scored 16 goals last season, with a reported after-tax annual salary of around 1.1 million euros. Additionally, the team brought in Mamadou, the main central defender from Beijing Guoan last season, and Labuayed from Yunnan Yukuang. In terms of foreign players, Dalian Yingbo has targeted Alemi, a current Macedonian international midfielder who excelled in the Romanian league and is expected to become the core of the team's midfield. For domestic players, the team has recruited seven players, including Cui Qi and Wen Xiaojia, all with rich CSL experience, effectively enhancing the team's overall strength. Yunnan Yukuang, on the other hand, has made even bolder moves in player acquisitions. After the end of the golden era in the CSL, this newly promoted team invested heavily in the winter transfer window, signing multiple new players and becoming a new tycoon in the league. It is well-known that Yunnan Yukuang is backed by the powerful Yuxi Yukuang Steel Group, and they spare no expense in player acquisitions. Recently, Yunnan Yukuang signed Hou Yongyong, the first naturalized Chinese football player, with a transfer fee reportedly exceeding 1 million euros. Hou Yongyong previously played for Beijing Guoan but failed to meet expectations…

The year 2025 is of great significance for Chinese football. Besides the national team's final preparations for the 2026 World Cup, both the U20 and U17 national youth teams will participate in their respective age-group Asian Cups, striving for better results and qualifications for the World Youth Championships. Currently, under the leadership of Ivan, the national team has concluded its first training camp of the year. After disbanding in Haikou, the players will return to their respective clubs to prepare for the new season, while Ivan will return to Beijing to summarize this training session. The U20 national youth team is currently training in Thailand, preparing for the upcoming U20 Asian Cup to be held in Shenzhen. As only reaching the semi-finals guarantees qualification for the U20 World Cup, this poses a significant challenge for the national team. However, being able to enter the final stage of the Asian Cup represents progress for Chinese football, which has struggled to even reach the finals of lower-age group Asian Cups for a long time. This training in Thailand also serves as the final preparation before the official competition. During their training in Thailand, the U20 national youth team plans to play four warm-up matches, the first of which is against K League powerhouse Jeonbuk Hyundai. Jeonbuk Hyundai is also preparing for the new K League season, so they attach great importance to this match against the national youth team and have fielded their first-team squad. The main purpose is to evaluate players, so almost all Jeonbuk Hyundai players, including their main players,…

The flames of the new season's Chinese Super League have yet to be ignited, but the transfer market is already shrouded in smoke. The top teams are preparing themselves with great effort for the upcoming season, and among them, the actions of Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port, and Shandong Luneng undoubtedly capture the hearts of the fans. Shanghai Shenhua has taken the lead in the transfer market, officially announcing four signings, all of which are foreign players from the newly promoted team in the Brazilian Serie A. This move is considered to be a keen eye, as the Brazilian league is known for its tough style and delicate technique. It is believed that the strength of these players is remarkable. These four signings are like reinforcing the deck and updating the weapons of a warship about to set sail, basically completing the strengthening of the lineup. In the past few seasons, Shenhua's performance has been up and down, with both bright moments and low points. By introducing foreign players from Brazil, the team clearly wants to reshape its glory in the new season. The arrival of these new players can not only enhance the team's strength but also bring different tactical styles and football concepts. Whether they can quickly integrate into the team and create a chemical reaction with existing players will be the key to Shenhua's performance in the new season. Fans are eager to see the new players galloping on the field, capturing cities and fortresses for Shenhua, and reviving their former glory. Shanghai Port is also not to…

The Shanghai men's basketball team has been able to go on a northern campaign in the second stage, moving from the bottom of the league to the top 12 playoff spots. This is not only due to the super foreign aid Lofton but also closely related to the "Li Hua brothers," Li Tianrong and Li Hongquan, who have both played their career-best this season. However, for the guard line with a lower tolerance rate, if Li Tianrong's state cannot be guaranteed, it will be difficult for Shanghai to compete with some strong teams. In the recent away game against Shanxi, which Shanghai lost by 11 points, Li Tianrong can be considered the "culprit" of the team's defeat. Throughout the game, he played for 25 minutes, missing all 10 shots (including 0-for-7 from three-point range) and scoring no points, with a team-worst plus/minus value of -22. Fans bluntly say: "Revealing his true colors." Despite knowing that he was cold-handed, Lu Wei still let Li Tianrong play for a full 10 minutes in the final quarter, during which he did not repay the coaching staff's trust with any action, going 0-for-4 in that quarter. As the current domestic backcourt core of the Shanghai men's basketball team, Li Tianrong's state, to a certain extent, also determines how far Shanghai can go in the playoffs. Unlike most teams where small foreign players occupy the absolute core, Shanghai relies on the big foreign player Lofton as the axis. Due to Blackney's failure to show up, they eventually gave up on Waters, who had average performance,…

Recently, an important news has emerged in the Chinese Super League (CSL), as Korean central defender and star player Park Ji-soo of Wuhan Three Towns has officially returned to the team for winter training. This news not only delighted the fans of Wuhan Three Towns but also laid a significant foundation for the team's defensive lineup in the new season. Prior to this, there had been much speculation about Park Ji-soo's future. With Wuhan Three Towns facing severe wage arrears, many believed that this capable central defender might choose to leave. Some media even reported that he could potentially join Shanghai Shenhua, which caused concern among many fans. However, according to data from Transfermarkt, Park Ji-soo still has one year left on his contract with Wuhan Three Towns, and his return is essentially fulfilling his existing contractual obligations. Reflecting on Park Ji-soo's joining process with Wuhan Three Towns, it is evident that the club highly values this South Korean international. To attract Park Ji-soo, Wuhan Three Towns offered him a top salary contract of 1.5 million euros after tax, which was quite competitive at the time in the CSL. This investment paid off as Park Ji-soo quickly demonstrated his abilities and value after joining the team. In last season's matches, Park Ji-soo became the undisputed pillar of Wuhan Three Towns' defense. Whenever the team's defense faced danger, he could always rely on his rich experience and excellent defensive awareness to defuse crises. It was under his steadfastness that Wuhan Three Towns' defense appeared particularly solid, ultimately helping the team secure…

On January 17, 2025, a transfer news shook the football world. According to "AS", Juanpe, the defender of Girona in La Liga, is about to embark on a journey to Beijing Guoan, a Chinese Super League giant. And all this seems to be closely related to Girona's pursuit of Eric Garcia, the Barcelona defender. Garcia, who is regarded as a future star by Girona coach Michel, will make Juanpe's position in the team precarious if he successfully joins. This news has caused quite a stir among CSL fans. Guoan, a team that is always good at creating surprises in the transfer market, has once again become the focus of attention. However, this time, the reaction of the fans is complex - expectation and doubt coexist. Guoan's recent recruitment strategy has always been a hot topic among fans. From Engadu to Mamadou, Guoan seems to always find those "black and hard" powerful players in the transfer market. However, this time, general manager Li Ming made an unexpected decision: to replace them with Juanpe. Is this a wise move? To answer this question, we must first look at Juanpe's strength. In La Liga, Juanpe is known for his excellent defensive ability and deep understanding of the game. He not only has excellent physical quality but also has a profound insight into football. Such a player can undoubtedly add a touch of brightness to Guoan's defense line. However, problems arise: Can Juanpe adapt to the rhythm and style of the CSL? Can he perfectly integrate with Guoan's existing system? After all, from La…

The Super Cup final is just around the corner, with Shanghai Port facing their old rivals, Shanghai Shenhua. Can they avenge their previous defeat? Especially when a new foreign aid from Brazil has become the focus, we can't help but ask: Can Vitor do it? This is a topic full of suspense. Last year in the Super Cup, Shanghai Port lost to Shanghai Shenhua, a match that left the entire team and fans feeling frustrated. The image of that defeat still lingers in our minds: the opponents lifting the trophy while they hung their heads. Therefore, this year's Super Cup has everyone from the club management to the fans eagerly anticipating a revenge match. As the "secret weapon" for Shanghai Port's new season, Vitor undoubtedly carries many hopes. This name may be unfamiliar to many, but seasoned football fans who have followed Brazilian football know that this former number ten for the Brazilian national youth team is no ordinary player. His story is quite intriguing. Vitor's football career is like a roller coaster. In his youth, he was the backbone of the Brazilian national youth team, wearing the number ten jersey and excelling in international competitions. Especially during that year's Toulon Cup, he was known as an excellent player in transitioning from defense to attack, and was even once considered a football prodigy. However, on the path to becoming a genius, there are always obstacles. At the peak of his career, a severe knee injury brought him down. He lost his speed and finesse, and in the following years, he…

Beijing Guoan's new coach, Setien, has been working hard to impart his tactical philosophy to the players since taking over the team. The results have proven that Setien's efforts have not been in vain. Beijing Guoan has shown impressive form in their recent two warm-up matches, achieving two consecutive victories. As a result, many fans believe that Beijing Guoan has become the first Chinese Super League club to show championship potential in the new season, and they are looking forward to what the future holds for the team. Naturally, the Beijing Guoan club management is very pleased with such evaluations. The reason behind this is that the Beijing Guoan club management has spent a significant amount of money to bring in Setien as their coach, with the goal of winning titles under his leadership. Additionally, Beijing Guoan has brought in Serginho to strengthen their squad. Serginho is a versatile player with considerable talent, who had an excellent performance during his time at Yatai. Whenever Yatai found themselves in a difficult situation during matches, Serginho was always there to make a difference. To bolster their midfield, Beijing Guoan chose to sign Serginho. In just two warm-up matches representing Beijing Guoan, Serginho has already made a significant impact on the team's midfield. Many fans who watched these two warm-up matches feel that the team has undergone a qualitative change, and they credit Serginho and Setien for this transformation. Moreover, Beijing Guoan boasts several national team players, and their domestic players are also exceptionally strong. Beijing Guoan's goalkeeper, Han Jiaqi, has consistently delivered…