A 57-year-old Serbian coach, Djordjevic, led the Chinese U20 team in an international football friendly match against the Thai U20 team. Prior to this game, the Chinese U20 team had played two friendlies in January with disappointing results, first losing 1-3 to Shenzhen 2028 and then 1-4 to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Facing the Thai U20 team, who were of similar strength, the Chinese team aimed for victory to avoid a third consecutive defeat and to present a gift for the Spring Festival. In the 76th minute, the Chinese U20 team conceded the first goal, falling behind the Thai U20 team. However, in the 82nd minute, Chen Shihan stepped up to help the Chinese U20 team equalize. After 90 minutes of play, the score was tied at 1-1. In the ensuing penalty shootout, the Chinese team continued their efforts, with all five players successfully converting their penalties. The second Thai player missed his penalty, resulting in a 5-3 victory for China in the shootout. The final score saw China defeat the Thai U20 team 6-4, ending their two-game losing streak in the warm-up matches. Congratulations to the Chinese U20 team and Djordjevic! This can be considered a gift for the Spring Festival!

Shenhua Finds a Gem? The Brazilian Second Division Silver Boot That Port Didn't Want, Slutske Saw at First Sight The farewell between Malele and Shanghai Shenhua can be described as a decisive parting that lacked warmth. After the expiration of his contract, both sides decided not to renew their partnership. For the fans of Shanghai Shenhua, Malele's departure did not seem to evoke much regret but rather a sense of relief. Throughout the previous season, Malele scored 16 goals, yet his performance was not entirely satisfactory, especially in crucial matches where he squandered several scoring opportunities. This ultimately led to a mere one-point difference between Shenhua and the Chinese Super League (CSL) championship. More heart-wrenching were the missed opportunities in games against Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen FC, which almost became the catalyst for Shenhua's failure to lift the championship trophy. With his departure, the fans may have been thinking, "It's time for a change; we need a more reliable forward." Shenhua did not keep the fans waiting long and quickly responded by setting their sights on Brazilian forward Saulo Mineiro. This name might not have been unfamiliar to most fans, yet it carried a hint of novelty. Saulo Mineiro, 27 years old, stands at 1.84 meters tall and plays as a right-footed forward with remarkable speed. His career has not been without its challenges, having played for Yokohama FC in Japan. Despite Yokohama FC's relegation, he managed to accumulate valuable experience through his individual performances. The highlight of his career came during his outstanding performance in the Brazilian second division.…

On the 13th, the Chinese Super League transfer market became a hot topic of discussion. Leonardo, the "unexpected foreign aid," finally officially transferred to join Shanghai Port after experiencing many twists and turns. The transfer fee is about 10 million RMB (approximately 1.3 million euros), which is considered a suitable price for Taishan team. For Leonardo, this may be a new starting point. Speaking of Leonardo's experience at Shandong Taishan, it can be described as tortuous and bizarre. In 2021, Leonardo transferred from Urawa Reds to Taishan team, with a transfer fee of 2.1 million euros at that time, and a contract period of up to 5 years. However, unexpectedly, after joining Taishan team, his performance and position were not ideal. In two years, he only played 8 games for Taishan team, scoring a total of 1 goal. Even so, Taishan team still rented him out many times, giving him opportunities to find his form again in other clubs. After seeing this transfer news, some netizens commented: "Isn't this just 'divorce and reorganization'? He did pretty well last year at Zhejiang team, but Taishan team didn't give him many chances, instead they sold him, it's really confusing." Leonardo performed well during his rental period, especially in the 2023 season, when he scored 19 goals in the Chinese Super League and won the Golden Boot award. This performance greatly improved his evaluation in the outside world. In the 2024 season, he transferred to Zhejiang team again and continued to maintain a strong performance, contributing 21 goals and eventually winning the Silver…

With the deepening of the World Cup qualifiers, the top 18 stage has become a crucial battle for national teams to compete for World Cup entry tickets. For the Chinese men's football team, this stage is particularly critical as they face four strong opponents from different continents: Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia, and Bahrain. Every match is like a decisive battle, testing not only the players' technical and tactical levels but also their willpower and team spirit. The goal of the Chinese men's football team in this World Cup qualifier is very clear: to break into the top four and strive to qualify for the playoff. To achieve this goal, the team has made meticulous preparations and adjustments in terms of lineup and tactics. Among them, the performance of the two front-line generals, Wei Shihao and Zhang Yuning, will be crucial. They not only possess excellent individual skills but can also contribute key goals at critical moments. Wei Shihao is known for his sharp breakthroughs and precise shooting, while Zhang Yuning has won the trust of coaches and fans with his comprehensive offensive ability and outstanding physical confrontation skills. Their collaboration will be an important weapon for the Chinese men's football team to impact the top four. Under the leadership of head coach Ivan, the Chinese men's football team has shown a new look in this World Cup qualifier. Ivan not only focuses on the team's overall cooperation and tactical execution but also dares to use young players to inject fresh blood into the team. These young players have shown outstanding…

Dalian Yiben has added another strong local player, who is considered better than Liao Li Sheng, and with good performance, there's a chance to enter the national team! After Dalian Yiben outperformed Guangzhou FC to be promoted to the Chinese Super League (CSL), they began to actively recruit new players, not only focusing on foreign players but also striving for excellence in domestic signings. In terms of foreign players, Kalanga was already quite impressive, and during the winter transfer window, they successfully signed former Shanghai Shenhua player Malele and former Beijing Guoan player Mamadou. These two additions have significantly enhanced the team's overall strength. Having good foreign players is essential, but so are strong domestic players. As the saying goes, "He who controls the midfield controls the world," and a team that wants to achieve something in the league must first strengthen its midfield dominance. The midfield is the hub of a team's attack and defense, capable of both offense and defense. Dalian Yiben only had one foreign midfielder, Labu Yade, and veteran Wang Xuanhong retired. Therefore, Dalian Yiben has been looking for a good domestic midfielder. They certainly have requirements for this midfielder: they need to be strong in ability and have an advantage in age. The dissolved Guangzhou FC's midfielder, Liao Jintao, has come into Dalian Yiben's view. Liao Jintao is only 24 years old and comes from Evergrande Football School, where he stands out among his peers. Liao Jintao has played in professional leagues representing Guangzhou FC, Wuhan Three Towns, and Kunshan FC, helping Kunshan FC win…

The 18-team qualifiers for the 2026 USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup Asian zone are in full swing, and our national football team is now at a critical crossroads. The seventh round of matches is about to begin, and this is undoubtedly a life-and-death battle! In preparation for this important match, the national team started its first training camp of the new year on January 9. Our head coach, Ivanković, is known for his dedication. At the age of 73, he still personally instructs each player on the field. This level of work intensity would be unbearable for most people, but Coach Ivan is giving it his all for the future of the national team! Coach Ivan understands the importance of this match, so he has implemented high-intensity training with two sessions per day during the training camp. This has been quite demanding for many of the national players, but everyone realizes that this is necessary to achieve good results in the match. After all, with four teams in the group tied on points, a win could bring us closer to qualification, while a loss would push us further away, making qualification even more uncertain. During this training camp, two newcomers have stood out, namely Hou Yongyong and Wu Shaocong. Hou Yongyong, who was selected for the Chinese men's national team for the first time, shone brightly during the training camp and earned the trust of Coach Ivan. Coach Ivan intends to assign him to the forward position, which means that in the seventh round of matches, Hou Yongyong will become a key…

In this place filled with dreams and passion, Chinese football always manages to capture everyone's attention. Recently, there's been a big news that has excited many fans - Huang Bowen, the former midfield general, officially announced his return to Chinese football! This time, he joined the elite training camp for the 07 age group of the Chinese Football Association as an assistant coach. However, it is rumored that his monthly salary is less than ten thousand yuan, which has really sparked a heated discussion among everyone. Speaking of Huang Bowen, everyone must be familiar with him. This young man entered the Super League at the age of 16 and became one of the most promising youngsters at the time. Back then, he played for Beijing Guoan and helped the team win the Super League championship in the 09 season, which was quite impressive. In every match, his fighting spirit on the field made all the fans proud. However, this young man's dream of playing abroad did not come true. He experienced some ups and downs before finally choosing to join Guangzhou Evergrande, thus opening a new chapter in his career. In the past few years at Evergrande, he not only won many honors but also enjoyed the generous treatment brought by the golden football era, achieving financial freedom, which is truly enviable. At Evergrande, Huang Bowen was like a fish in water. He participated in two AFC Champions League title races, pushing Chinese football onto the international stage and bringing glory to us. Those exciting moments still make our blood…

China's U20 National Football Team is currently in a crucial preparation phase, with their recent performances capturing the hearts of many Chinese football enthusiasts. In a recent away friendly match against Thailand's U20 team, the Chinese team drew 1-1 with their opponents. The game was full of drama as the team managed to equalize through a goal by Chen Zeshi, a young player from Shandong Taishan. However, this also meant that the team had gone two rounds without a win in their New Year's away training, which inevitably raised questions and concerns about their strength. For the team's head coach, Jurevic, the outcome of the friendly matches is not his primary focus. As an experienced coach, he places more importance on using these games to identify and address existing problems within the team. After all, the upcoming Youth Asian Cup will present a much tougher challenge. The purpose of friendly matches is to help the team adjust their state in time before official competitions and resolve technical and tactical deficiencies. This 05 national youth team has indeed shown remarkable strength and potential. In a previous highly anticipated friendly match, the team achieved a notable feat by defeating traditional powerhouse South Korea 2-0. In that game, Liu Chengyu, a young forward from Shanghai Shenhua, performed outstandingly, scoring twice. This victory not only demonstrated the team's competitiveness in important matches but also filled the Chinese football community with expectations for this young squad. The ultimate goal of the team is to secure qualification for the World Youth Championship through the Youth Asian…

In this intense Chinese Super League season, Chengdu Rongcheng achieved a perfect victory over Shanghai Port with a score of 3-1, as if giving their opponents a resounding slap in the face, instantly triggering cheers from all fans. The result of this match is undoubtedly a night of victory for Chengdu Rongcheng, while Shanghai Port finds themselves shrouded in gloom, their points quietly slipping to second place. At Chengdu Sports Center, the atmosphere at the stadium is as festive as the Spring Festival, with the shouts of the fans almost lifting the roof off. Soon after the start of the first half, Chengdu Rongcheng unleashed like a lion out of its cage. Tang Chuang's header in the 21st minute set the stadium ablaze, instantly igniting Rongcheng's morale. Then, in the 28th minute, Zhou Dingyang's shot sliced through the air like lightning, quickly expanding Chengdu Rongcheng's lead to 2-0, heating up the atmosphere even more. Shanghai Port did not give up easily. Ru Sa scored in the 32nd minute, chasing back one goal for Port, as if casting a star into the silent night sky. But just when everyone thought the game was about to enter a white-hot stage, Tang Chuan's solo goal in the 42nd minute reignited the passion of the home fans, rewriting the score to 3-1. At this point, Chengdu Rongcheng had completely taken control of the rhythm of the game, as if each of their attacks was a spectacular performance. Entering the second half, despite Shanghai Port's attempts to reverse the situation through ball possession, time was…

In the 2024 season, Shanghai Shenhua fans had high hopes for their team to compete for titles in both the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the Chinese FA Cup. However, crucial match errors led to the team narrowly missing out on the double crown. This outcome left head coach Sluisky disappointed, but he quickly shifted his focus to the CSL transfer market to infuse fresh talent into the team while also beginning to focus on nurturing young players. Amid this wave of rejuvenation, 19-year-old Wang Hanlong emerged as a new star for Shenhua. He consistently displayed his talent in training and matches, earning attention from fans and the coaching staff with his stable goal-scoring efficiency. Wang Hanlong comes from the Slovenian youth training system and has won the Golden Boot award in the youth league. At 18, he firmly chose to join China, a decision that made him a key target for Shenhua's development. Wang Hanlong quickly adapted to Shenhua's system and shone brightly in the new season, earning the nickname "Dark Horse Forward" from fans. Alongside Wang Hanlong is Liu Chengyu, a standout from Shenhua's 06 youth training program and a mainstay for the national youth team. Liu Chengyu once helped China secure a 2-0 victory over South Korea with a brace in a friendly match. His steady performance has made Shenhua increasingly value their youth resources, leading them to designate him as a key player and pair him with Wang Hanlong multiple times in the new season. Shenhua's strategy for developing young talent is gradually bearing fruit, which…