It has been confirmed that naturalized national player Hou Yongyong is set to join Yunnan Yulong. Following the conclusion of the current national team's winter training in Haikou, he will travel to Yunnan for a medical examination and then proceed to Thailand to participate in Yunnan Yulong's winter training. Last season, Hou Yongyong, who played for Larkham in the Norwegian First Division, was awarded the league's Golden Boot and MVP with an impressive record of 19 goals and 8 assists. After the season ended, he was included in the national team roster for the first time and arrived in Haikou on the 9th to join the national team for a 10-day training camp. In an interview on the 10th, when asked about the perceived gap in strength between the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the Norwegian First Division, Hou Yongyong stated, "It's difficult to make an overall comparison; I feel that the competitiveness in the CSL might be stronger." At that time, he also revealed that he had received attention from top-tier league teams, saying, "Let's see what happens next." Norwegian TV 2 reported that the Norwegian Premier League team Rosenborg had shown significant interest in Hou Yongyong. However, according to our understanding, Hou Yongyong ultimately chose to return to the CSL and join Yunnan Yulong.

As we all know, the recruitment for the current Chinese Super League (CSL) is almost at its conclusion. With time slipping away and the new season drawing ever closer, clubs have already begun their winter training early to ensure team cohesion and combat readiness. As a result, the team rosters are basically set. At this critical moment, there are often surprising transfers and crucial news among the teams. Among them, recently, Spanish media reported an exciting piece of news: the forward currently playing for Albacete, Kiles, is about to transfer to the Chinese Super League. The report also indicates that the CSL team Kiles is about to join is Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. If this news is true, we can't help but admire the keen eye of coach Gen Wei. After all, although Kiles currently plays in the third tier of the Spanish league, judging from his past professional experience, as a forward, he is more adept at scoring goals than Wu Lei to a certain extent. We know that the current 29-year-old Kiles has a market value of 1.2 million euros on Transfermarkt, which is on par with Wu Lei's valuation. However, the younger Kiles is undoubtedly superior to Wu Lei in terms of reaction speed and finishing ability. In the past, Kiles even won the silver and bronze boots in the second division of Spain. Between 2018 and 2021, during his time at Huelva, he played 90 games for the team, scoring 23 goals. From 2021 to 2023, while playing for Deportivo La Coruna, he scored 38 goals in…

Recently, in order to test the results of this period, the new coach of Guoan, Setien, specially arranged a friendly match against Yatai. The biggest highlight of this game was Serginho's first appearance in the team's jersey against his former club Yatai. Serginho performed outstandingly in the game, playing an indispensable role in both attack and defense. In the end, Serginho's debut for Guoan exploded, leading the team to defeat Yatai away. Serginho's explosion in his debut for Guoan has made many Chinese football fans very pleased. Because Serginho's naturalization is already in countdown. If there are no unexpected events, Serginho will play for the national team as a new naturalized player when the national team plays Saudi Arabia away in March. This is a great help for the national team coach Ivankovic. As we all know, in the tactical system formulated by Ivankovic for the national team, there has always been a lack of a single defensive midfielder who can attack and defend well. For this reason, Ivankovic once examined many national team candidates at this position. Among them, Gao Tianyi from Shenhua lost the trust of old coach Ivan after making a low-level mistake in the national team's home game against Thailand, and he has never been selected for the national team again. The single defensive midfielder position of the national team mainly relies on Wang Shangyuan. Wang Shangyuan's overall performance as the main single defensive midfielder of the national team is quite good, with impeccable defense and slightly lacking offense. Therefore, Ivankovic is particularly eager for Serginho…

Recently, according to domestic football media reports, Enjardu, the foreign center forward of Guoan, has returned to the club for winter training. After Enjardu's appearance, rumors about his departure were dispelled. Enjardu's delay in returning to Guoan for winter training made him a hot candidate for departure. At the same time, Serginho, the new aid of Guoan, appeared in the friendly match wearing the No. 5 jersey, which seemed to confirm the rumors of his departure. It should be noted that Enjardu has always been the owner of the No. 5 jersey of Guoan, so when Serginho wore the No. 5 jersey of Guoan in the friendly match, it was really difficult for fans and media not to misunderstand. Some self-media have even begun to say that the new coach of Guoan, Setien, has introduced a new central defender, Juan Pei, from La Liga. Juan Pei is a very capable central defender who has played as a starter in La Liga for many years. Guoan fans believe that if Juan Pei can come, the effect may not be worse than Enjardu. However, Enjardu's appearance at Guoan's winter training directly dispelled the rumors of Juan Pei joining Guoan. In the new season, Guoan still needs to rely on Enjardu to carry the weight in the central defender position. Enjardu is a very capable central defender who has always performed well in the game and was once the core of the European league championship team. At the same time, Enjardu is also a main international player for Cameroon. Every time Guoan's defense…

Recently, the Chinese football scene has been graced with a notable transfer news: Lin Chuangyi, once the captain of Shanghai Port, is set to embark on a new chapter in his career. According to reports from multiple football media outlets, this experienced midfielder will make his first foray into Shandong football by joining Qingdao Hainiu Club. Lin has already begun participating in team training, and his arrival has been highly praised by Hainiu's head coach Li Xiaopeng. Lin Chuangyi's career can be described as full of ups and downs. During his time at Shanghai Port, he played alongside world-class players like Brazilian star Oscar, an experience that provided him with invaluable insights. However, his career has always been tinged with regret. On the training ground, he demonstrated top-notch technical ability and tactical awareness, with some teammates even comparing his training performances to those of Oscar. Unfortunately, whenever official matches came around, Lin struggled to translate his excellent training form onto the field. This stark contrast between training and match performance has been a long-standing challenge for Lin. Particularly in physical confrontations, he often found himself at a disadvantage, with a tendency to fall easily, hindering his ability to showcase his technical prowess in intense games. More disappointingly, during his tenure at Shanghai Port, Lin never managed to break through with goals or assists, which directly affected his standing within the team. Several coaches who initially believed in Lin's abilities and sought to heavily utilize him ultimately had to let go due to his underwhelming performances in official matches. After his…

On January 15th, Beijing time, the regular season match between Beijing Enterprises and Beijing saw both teams with high shooting percentages. However, Beijing Enterprises had the upper hand throughout the game and managed to maintain their lead, ultimately securing a victory with a score of 129-102. All three foreign players from Beijing Enterprises were in top form during the game. Trelle was in full-blooded output in the first half, not only maintaining strong offensive power but also with a high three-point shooting percentage and six assists, scoring 24 points in total. Salinger also performed exceptionally well; his attitude and enthusiasm were significantly improved, contributing 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. Despite playing through an injury, Riller still managed to contribute 12 points and 3 assists. All three foreign players were in top form today. Zhang Fan continued to maintain peak performance. Although his three-point shooting percentage wasn't great, he scored 23 points with a 15-for-9 shooting record, demonstrating a high scoring efficiency and stable output. Chen Guohao emerged as a pleasant surprise. Especially in the second quarter, he provided restraint near the free-throw line. His comprehensive performance in scoring, rebounding, and defense was everywhere, helping the team continuously widen the point difference. Chen Guohao scored 25 points with a 16-for-10 shooting record, becoming the ace in the hole for this game. From this game, it can be seen that as long as he is given enough ball possession, he can perform. Looking at Beijing, two players' explosive performances were quite surprising. Omore became a surprise, continuously creating damage under…

According to the latest news from domestic media, 27-year-old naturalized national player Hou Yongyong will end his overseas career. At present, he has signed with Yunnan Yulong, a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), and rejected the contract offered by Rosenborg, a top club in the Norwegian Eliteserien. Last season, Hou Yongyong made a big splash in the Norwegian First Division (Norwegian second-tier league), scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists in 29 appearances, winning the top scorer and league MVP awards. With such impressive performances, Hou Yongyong also earned recognition from Ivan. Recently, Hou Yongyong finally received a call-up to the national team, which is also his first selection for the national football team list. Currently, Hou Yongyong is training with the national team in Haikou. However, after completing the training camp, Hou Yongyong will not return to Europe to play football. The "Football" newspaper confirmed that Hou Yongyong signed with Yunnan Yulong last night. In the new season, Hou Yongyong will compete in the CSL. Three days later, Hou Yongyong will report to Yunnan Yulong. Currently, Hou Yongyong's market value on Transfermarkt is 400,000 euros. Norwegian media revealed today that Rosenborg, a top club in the Norwegian Eliteserien, is very interested in Hou Yongyong and has made an offer to him. However, Lanheim, Hou Yongyong's current club, ultimately accepted the offer from Yunnan Yulong. Many fans and media people expressed regret over Hou Yongyong's decision to reject the top Norwegian club and return to play in the CSL. Journalist Li Xuan said, "Although I want…

Recently, Beijing Guoan's recruitment actions have once again become a topic of discussion among fans. Did you know that they have been rumored to be interested in a Brazilian player named Felipe Cardozo? Everyone knows that Guoan's recent recruitment has not been smooth, especially when recalling the incident with Kleber, which still sends chills down people's spines. At that time, the recruitment caused a stir throughout the city, almost causing the club to lose face. Let's take a look at the basic situation of this Felipe Cardozo. Standing at 1.87 meters tall, he is a typical Brazilian player type, with both flexibility and strength. When it comes to his career, there are questions. You see, he currently plays for Grozny in the Russian Super League, but his number of appearances is not high; this season, he has only made 12 appearances, scoring 1 goal but with as many as 22 mistakes, a statistic that cannot be overlooked. Looking at his past experiences, especially last year when he was at Casa Pia in the Portuguese Super League, he did have some notable performances, scoring 6 goals in 29 games and contributing 14 key passes, which seems to indicate some ability. Unfortunately, his overall performance has been somewhat inconsistent, which is also where he raises doubts. Some netizens expressed on social media: "I really don't know how to evaluate him. He was good in the Portuguese league, but with frequent mistakes, can he adapt to the rhythm of the Chinese Super League? A forward still needs to be stable!" With so many…

In March, the national football team will face two crucial World Cup qualifiers, playing away against Saudi Arabia and at home against Australia. These two matches will directly determine whether the national team can continue its pursuit of a place in the World Cup. These games are both an opportunity and a challenge, and the lineup of the national team has also undergone new changes. The addition of five naturalized players has given the team an appearance of significantly increased strength, but can this seemingly strongest lineup withstand the pressure from Saudi Arabia and Australia? Let's start with the naturalized players. The inclusion of Oscar and Serginho has indeed brought much anticipation to the national team. Oscar's attacking ability and experience, coupled with Serginho's midfield organization, can provide significant assistance to the national team. Hou Yongyong, despite his impressive performance in the Norwegian First Division, still needs time to prove himself in the national team. These players seem capable of enhancing the overall strength of the national team, but the adaptability of the naturalized players is key. We have seen many cases of naturalized players joining the national team, and it is not that simple to expect immediate change. Naturalization cannot solve all problems; the integration of players and tactics is at the core. Speaking of Ivan, his apparent smile may represent a certain optimism, but the tension within him is probably self-evident. The addition of five naturalized players does give him more options, but whether Ivan's tactics can cope with the strong attacks from Saudi Arabia and Australia is…

On January 15th, the Chinese Football Association officially announced the list of participating clubs for the 2025 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) and China League One (CL1). Meizhou Hakka, originally relegated to CL1, will be reinstated into the CSL to participate in the 2025 season. This situation arose primarily because the previous CSL team, Cangzhou Mighty Lions, failed to pass the pre-season entry requirements and has announced its withdrawal from Chinese football, allowing Meizhou Hakka the fortunate opportunity to continue competing in the CSL. In recent years, due to the severe survival conditions of clubs in Chinese football, it has become frequent for previously relegated teams to return to higher leagues. After Cangzhou Mighty Lions confirmed their inability to meet the entry requirements, there were many voices suggesting that Meizhou Hakka would be reinstated to the CSL, and now this has become a reality. Essentially, this is also an inevitable situation. Nowadays, the survival of many teams is at risk, and it is easy for them to disappear with a misstep. However, professional leagues cannot simply reduce the number of participating teams when one withdraws, so it is normal for some teams to be reinstated. Of course, in such circumstances, we must acknowledge Meizhou Hakka's passion for football. There is no need to stand on a pedestal to criticize or attack the attitudes of some clubs, but indeed, in the current environment, it is completely understandable that some teams do not wish to continue participating in professional events. In contrast, Meizhou Hakka has always been actively seeking to…