Congratulations! A former core member of the national football team is set to join Qingdao Hainiu, reuniting with Li Xiaopeng and taking responsibility for free kicks. Li Xiaopeng and Hao Junmin's partnership has earned a perfect score from me! 💯 Qingdao Hainiu has recently made big news, shaking up the entire football circle! Former national football team head coach Li Xiaopeng has arrived in Qingdao, and even more excitingly, his "old partner" Hao Junmin is also joining! This is like a "royal flush" combination that could stir up a storm in the CSL, right? This couple, I'm hooked! Li Xiaopeng, our pride in Qingdao! This time, returning home to coach is truly a triumphant return! It's said that he has a true love for his hometown team, not just playing around. He stated that in the new season, it's not just about results but also about building a team with a professional spirit. Well, this level of awareness deserves a thumbs up! Hao Junmin, on the other hand, is the "technical backbone" of Chinese football! Back in the day, he was so stylish on the field, captivating countless fans! Now transitioning to coaching, focusing on set-piece training, his precision is like a "human self-propelled gun"! It's rumored that during his time at Cangzhou Mighty Lions, he had already mastered set-pieces, and now Qingdao Hainiu has found a treasure! These two are old acquaintances! They have collaborated before at Shandong Taishan and Wuhan Yangtze River, with seamless cooperation! Now reuniting again, their chemistry is enough to get anyone excited! Qingdao Hainiu,…

It is well-known that recently, the national team's first training session for 2025 is underway. We are aware that this training is primarily aimed at addressing deficiencies in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers in March. During this training, the national team has called up a massive squad of 32 players, with only two naturalized players, Hou Yongyong and Fernandes. However, due to personal reasons, Fernandes did not report to the national team, which has caused much dissatisfaction and questioning among fans. Nevertheless, we do not need to dwell on Fernandes as time passes, and the national team is accelerating the naturalization procedures for Serginho and Little Oscar. If these two players complete their naturalization, it is likely that Fernandes' position in the national team will be lost. The addition of Serginho and Little Oscar will further intensify the competition for starting positions in the national team. Among them, the players affected include not only Fernandes but also Wei Shihao, who may become a victim. It should be noted that both Serginho and Little Oscar are offensive players, and their positions are in the midfield. Therefore, once they complete their naturalization procedures before March and can represent the national team in the World Cup qualifiers, changes in the starting lineup will occur in the midfield positions. In fact, in the past six World Cup qualifier matches, we can summarize that the starting forwards were Wu Lei + Zhang Yuning in the first round, Wu Lei + Fernandes in the second round, Zhang Yuning + Fernandes in the third round, Zhang…

A focus match in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League second-tier league saw Chinese Super League team Zhejiang FC host Singapore's Lion City Sailors at home. Before the game, Zhejiang FC had only three points with one win and four losses, ranking last in the group. Lion City Sailors, on the other hand, had seven points with two wins, one draw, and one loss, placing them second. In their first-round encounter, Zhejiang FC lost 0:2 to Lion City Sailors away from home. For Zhejiang FC, this game was crucial as only a victory could keep their hopes of qualifying alive; a loss would mean saying goodbye to the AFC Champions League second-tier league. For this match, Zhejiang FC, stationed at the Huanglong Stadium in Hangzhou, lined up in a 4-2 formation. The goalkeeper was Zhao Bo, with the four defenders from left to right being Sun Guowen, Lucas Pozinolo, Wang ?, and Wang Dongsheng. The four midfielders were Gu Bin, Wu Wei, Cheng Jin, and Li Tixiang, with the double forwards being Gao Di and Evra. Substitutes such as Frank, Sun Zheng'ao, Wang Yudong, Liang Nuoheng, and Ousmane were waiting on the bench. After 90 minutes of fierce competition, Zhejiang FC, trailing 0:2, did not give up. They showed a do-or-die attitude, launching a massive offensive at home and fighting tenaciously until the end. They scored four consecutive goals to achieve a thrilling 4:2 comeback victory over Lion City Sailors at home. This victory demonstrated the team's spirit, showcased their style, maintained the reputation of the Chinese Super…

In preparation for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March, the Chinese men's national football team is currently undergoing winter training in Haikou. This is not just a preparation for a football match, but also a crucial step for Chinese football to rally and make a push towards the World Cup. On the training roster, although due to incomplete naturalization procedures, Xiao Oscar and Sergi Sergio have not yet been able to join as hoped, their names have already stirred up waves of excitement among fans. The anticipation of these two players joining has undoubtedly added endless possibilities to the future of the national team. Xiao Oscar, the young forward at just 25 years old, boasts outstanding physical attributes and exceptional football talent. After completing his nationality conversion in Africa, he quickly signed a 3+1 contract with Yunnan Yukuang Club, officially embarking on a new chapter in the Chinese Super League. Yunnan Yukuang, as a dark horse from last season's China League One, won the championship with an impressive 66 points and was promoted to the Super League, demonstrating its ambitious aspirations. The addition of Xiao Oscar has undoubtedly injected stronger combat capabilities into this young team. Notably, in a recent warm-up match during the Thailand training camp, Yunnan Yukuang started the new season with an 8-0 victory, in which Xiao Oscar scored five goals, achieving the feat of "five sons ascending to the rank," showcasing his superb frontcourt attacking efficiency and filling Chinese fans with expectations for his future with the national team. This 8-0 victory not only…

Beijing Guoan, a major team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), has encountered significant trouble as they face a transfer ban from FIFA. This decision has sent shockwaves throughout the Chinese football community, with fans buzzing about the implications more than during the festive season. The ban is no laughing matter; it directly affects Beijing Guoan's ability to acquire new players and could even jeopardize their participation in the next CSL season! What's the reason behind this? It all boils down to unpaid wages of a former foreign player. Imagine working hard in a foreign land only to find your paycheck hasn't arrived on time. It's akin to dining at a restaurant, finishing your meal, and then trying to leave without paying – would the owner be pleased? FIFA's intervention serves as a stern reminder to Beijing Guoan: debts must be repaid, it's as simple as that! With the ban in place, Beijing Guoan's plans to bolster their squad with strong foreign signings for the new season have been thrown into disarray. The uncertainty now extends to adjustments for a potential lineup of 20 players. The situation must feel as sour as drinking three jin of aged vinegar! Worse still, if the wage arrears issue isn't resolved within the stipulated timeframe, Beijing Guoan risks losing their eligibility for the next season – a classic case of "losing both the wife and the soldiers," ending up with nothing. The management at Beijing Guoan must be feeling the heat, scrambling to resolve the issue around the clock. After all, Beijing Guoan is…

Xie Hui's move has me shouting "666"! Is Duan Huanhuan about to rise from the ashes and sing like a phoenix? Changchun Yatai, a team that fans both love and hate, managed to secure a mid-table finish last season under Coach Xie's guidance. However, before this season even began, their prized Brazilian foreign aid, Serginho, was poached by Beijing Guoan! This move by Guoan is truly heart-wrenching! Yatai's offensive line suddenly lost its pillar. What can be done? Coach Xie, who has seen it all, immediately thought of his former protégé—Duan Huanhuan! This young man was once a rising star at Guoan, blessed with exceptional talent, but unfortunately, his career didn't go as smoothly later on. Joining Yatai now is a godsend for him; his chance to turn things around is just around the corner! This kid, Duan Huanhuan, used to be really something! Back in the day, he was a big shot in Guoan's youth training camp! At 16, he made his debut for the first team, setting a record for the "post-99" generation in the Chinese Super League. During a match against Evergrande, he even sent South Korean defender Kim Young-gwon flying! The scene was so thrilling to imagine! After contract renewal talks broke down, Duan Huanhuan, in a fit of anger, went to play football in Portugal. Although he scored many goals abroad, he never quite made a name for himself. In 2019, he returned to China and joined Dalian Pro. Unfortunately, plagued by injuries, he never became a regular starter. After Dalian Pro disbanded, Duan Huanhuan…

On the morning of January 15th, Beijing time, Dalian Yibo, a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), officially announced the signing of two new foreign players: Malele, who played for Shanghai Shenhua last season, and Mamadou from Beijing Guoan, both joining as free agents. Both Malele and Mamadou are excellent foreign players in the CSL, and their acquisition by Dalian is expected to aid in their relegation battle. With Malele's official announcement, Dalian's winter transfer window has seen 10 players join and 6 leave. Yibo has acquired an all-round midfielder to succeed Zhao Mingjian. The 31-year-old Malele, with a transfer value of 1 million euros, previously played 67 times for Shenhua, scoring 36 goals and providing 8 assists. Malele is physically strong, fast, able to play on the wing, and can act as a pivot in the center, making him very versatile. He is also known for his active running and tackling. Although some Shenhua fans criticized Malele for missing chances, it should be noted that he creates many opportunities due to his good positioning awareness, and his contributions to Shenhua far outweigh the missed opportunities. The 30-year-old Mamadou played for Guoan for one season, averaging 5.68 clearances per game in the CSL last season, which was the most among Guoan players during the same period, ranking fourth in the CSL clearance chart with a passing success rate of 91%. This tall central defender, standing at 1.91 meters, is expected to become a key defensive player for Dalian Yibo. In addition to Malele and Mamadou, Yibo has…

The latest roster for the Chinese women's football team has been announced, and among the 23 national players selected, an impressive nine of them are disciples of Chen Wanting. These players have all trained and grown under her meticulous guidance. In the field of Chinese women's football, when discussing which coach is the most famous, it is not the current head coach of the national team, Milicic, nor the former coaches Shui Qingxia and Jia Xiuquan. It is also not Gao Cang Mazi from Shanghai, who has won the Asian Best Women's Football Coach award seven times, or Chang Weiwei, the head coach of Wuhan Jiangda, the league champion. Instead, it is Chen Wanting, the coach of the mid-table team Jiangsu Women's Football. Chen Wanting is deeply loved and supported by women's football fans in China, who affectionately call her "Niwan". Not only do they hope she will coach the Chinese women's national team, but they also continuously urge her to coach the Chinese men's national team. Fans believe that if the Chinese men's team wants to defeat the Japanese men's team, there is only one possibility: hiring Chen Wanting as the coach. The Chinese women's team once suffered heavy defeats against the Netherlands and England, and interestingly, both teams were coached by Wiegman. This has led to even greater support for Chen Wanting among Chinese women's football fans, as they see her as the only coach capable of matching Wiegman's abilities. When talking about Wiegman, Chen Wanting confidently expressed that she believes herself to be stronger. Fate seems to…

With the arrival of Mamadou, Dalian Yibo now has four foreign players: forwards Kalanga and Malele, attacking midfielder Labiade, and central defender Mamadou. They are just one short of completing their five foreign player quota, with only the last defensive midfielder puzzle piece missing. These four foreign players have all been tested in actual combat; Kalanga, Malele, and Mamadou were all mainstays in the Chinese Super League (CSL), not "blind boxes," while Labiade, although he played in the China League One last year, was once a regular in the Eredivisie and has experience on big stages. Just with these few foreign players, Yibo indeed has more confidence in avoiding relegation! According to a video shot by Wang Gang, the Yibo team reporter, Mamadou has arrived in Haikou and joined the entire Yibo squad. Before training, Dalian Yibo head coach Li Guoxu and the players warmly welcomed Mamadou with applause. Mamadou made a brief speech, saying that he was very happy to come to Dalian and hoped that everyone could defend the honor for this family and the city of Dalian and play an exciting season. Mamadou is currently 30 years old and made 27 appearances for Guoan in the 2024 season, contributing one assist. After his contract ended, both sides did not renew it, and Mamadou joined the newly promoted CSL team as a free agent. Both Malele and Mamadou have the character "Ma" in their names, and Dalian Yibo really has a connection with "Ma." The club's recruitment strategy is relatively clear; Malele was the main striker in last…

Recently, the Chinese men's football team is conducting training in Hainan. Judging from the feedback from various sources, the current national team atmosphere is very good. In this national team training session, except for the absence of naturalized player Fernandinho, the remaining 31 players have all returned to the team. Combined with the current lineup, the strongest 11 of the Chinese men's football team has been finalized. In the goalkeeper position, in the absence of Wu Lei due to injury, the second captain Wang Dalei is undoubtedly the best choice. Moreover, Ivan Kozlovski prefers Wang Dalei's passionate interaction and communication. On the defensive line, from left to right are Li Lei, Jiang Guangtai, Zhu Chenjie, and Gao Zhunyi. The two central defenders, Jiang Guangtai and Zhu Chenjie, have long been the mainstays of the national team. It is expected that the two will continue to serve as starters without any surprises. Left-back Li Lei has experience, while right-back Gao Zhunyi is both offensive and defensive. In the midfield position, Jiang Shenglong should occupy the holding midfielder position. He can be considered a versatile player in the backcourt. Jiang Shenglong has also proven himself in this position in previous games. Additionally, Xie Weneng and naturalized player Hou Yongyong will occupy the left and right sides. They have speed and are good at breaking through, with a decent passing ability. In the attacking midfielder position, it belongs to naturalized player Serginho. Ivan Kozlovski has previously communicated with Serginho. In an interview, Serginho clearly stated that he likes the No. 10 position the…