If Hou Yongyong had not been called up, the new national team's naturalized players would have been "completely wiped out." Li Ke was originally one of the defensive midfielders, but Ivan failed to persuade him after multiple attempts and eventually gave up. On January 10th, commentator Yuan Jia claimed on social media that Li Ke felt he was facing double standards from Yang Kewei. "Yang Kewei wanted strict military discipline, and the reason for expelling Li Ke was that he was late for training once. Yang Kewei made a decisive decision and immediately expelled Li Ke." "Within a day or two, another very important starting player was also late. After the lateness, Yang Kewei compromised and did not make the decision to expel this player." The media person stated that Li Ke accepted being expelled for being late, but when his teammate was late without any punishment, this became the reason for the conflict between Li Ke and the national team. The core issue is that Yang Kewei could not treat everyone equally and showed favoritism. Both Ivan and Li Ke communicated, but Li Ke believed that there must be an explanation for this matter. "But the mistake lies with Yang Kewei, and he has already left. You can't ask Yang Kewei to apologize to you. This is the trouble left behind by Yang Kewei." This also sparked heated discussions among fans, "If this is really the case, I think Li Ke is quite wronged. He is also the kind of stubborn person who will definitely not go back without…

The national football team's policy of naturalizing players has been likened to "heaven or hell." Fernandinho is absent from the new training session due to "personal reasons" and "contract disputes," while another naturalized player, Hou Yongyong, has made his first appearance in the national team with confidence, ready for the upcoming matches. This stark contrast is like two sides of a coin, one revealing issues with the naturalization policy, while the other seems to open up new possibilities for the national team. On one side, there is endless glory, and on the other, unresolved problems. It's hard not to ask: Do naturalized players really help the national team, or do they hold it back? First, let's talk about Fernandinho. It must be admitted that when he was naturalized, great hopes were pinned on him. He is not lacking in talent and has abundant physical fitness, making him a sharp weapon in the offensive end. However, since completing his naturalization and joining the national team, his performance has been lackluster. It is reported that this time he could not participate in the new training session not simply because of physical reasons but due to contract disputes with domestic clubs. He is still on vacation in Brazil, unable to return for the time being. At first glance, this seems like a personal choice, but looking at it from another angle, isn't this also a legacy of the management problems of naturalized players? The naturalization policy is ostensibly intended to make up for the shortcomings in the strength of domestic players, but after…

With the arrival of Malele to Dalian Yibenbo, the team has now secured their third foreign player. However, Dalian Yibenbo's spending spree is far from over. They have now set their sights on Mamadou, the former Beijing Guoan central defender. This latest scoop comes from a prominent online personality who had previously accurately predicted Malele's arrival. They now claim that Dalian Yibenbo's top target for a foreign central defender is Mamadou from Beijing Guoan, which seems quite likely. However, until an official announcement is made, nothing is certain, and it can only be said that there is currently contact between the two parties. The process of bringing Malele to Dalian Yibenbo was not without its twists and turns. There were rumors of him going to Shanghai Port at one point, but ultimately, Dalian Yibenbo managed to secure his signing. Therefore, securing Mamadou could also prove challenging. Mamadou is considered one of the better-performing foreign central defenders in the 2024 Chinese Super League season. In my personal opinion, Mamadou's abilities are more reliable than Engardu and superior to Beijing Guoan's new signing, Wu Shaocong. However, Beijing Guoan is looking to change their playing style this season and will no longer place their valuable foreign players in the central defensive position. The previous example of Shanghai Shenhua proves that champions cannot solely rely on defense; they must attack and keep attacking. As a newly promoted team like Dalian Yibenbo, winning the championship is incredibly difficult. They should focus on avoiding relegation first, much like last year's newly promoted teams, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng and…

Yunnan Yulong, the newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), is expected to be a promising new force in the upcoming season. As a newcomer to the CSL, their goal for the new season is to avoid relegation. They need to adapt to the more intense competition in the CSL to have a chance to establish themselves in the league. In order to accomplish the task of avoiding relegation in the new season, Yunnan Yulong has made significant moves during the winter break and has decided to make major changes to their squad. Although the team that was promoted to the CSL performed well in the China League One, they faced difficulties in adapting to the higher level of competition in the CSL, which put them at a disadvantage and even made it challenging for them to avoid relegation. The domestic player adjustments were particularly noteworthy, with almost half of the local players being replaced. In last season's 33-man squad, as many as 17 players left due to contract expirations. Most of these players were dropped because they did not meet the tactical needs of the team, while some left to seek new opportunities for personal development. In the goalkeeper position, Yao Haoyang, the main goalkeeper from the China League One period, left the team. Instead, Ma Zhen was loaned from Shanghai Shenhua, and Geng Xiaofeng, a former national team goalkeeper whose contract expired with Chengdu Rongcheng, was brought in. Both of these players are experienced and capable goalkeepers in the CSL, and together with Yu Jianxian, who…

With the gentle spring breeze of March sweeping across the land, the eyes of football fans across the nation are fixed on a pivotal match in the World Cup qualifiers—China's national team is set to face the formidable Saudi Arabian squad. This highly anticipated game not only concerns the honor of both nations' football but also carries the hopes and dreams of countless Chinese fans for the World Cup. CCTV5 Sports Channel will provide live coverage of this crucial encounter, allowing viewers nationwide to witness every thrilling moment of this football feast! For China's national team, the significance of this match is self-evident. As an integral part of the World Cup qualifiers, each victory is crucial for the team's advancement to the next stage. Facing the strong Saudi Arabian side, the Chinese players know that only by giving their all can they secure victory in this tough battle. In this match, the player drawing significant attention is undoubtedly Wu Lei, one of the leading figures in Chinese football. His experience with the Spanish club has made him more mature and stable. Despite recent injury setbacks, reliable sources indicate that Wu Lei's return is imminent. His comeback is sure to bolster China's frontline with formidable attacking power, providing a strong support for the team's quest for victory. However, just before the match, there came disappointing news. The naturalized player Fernando, who was highly anticipated, has been confirmed to be unavailable for this game. It is reported that Fernando has returned to Brazil due to personal reasons and will not represent China…

The overseas journey of the Chinese national football team has ended in failure, with only one remaining player abroad also deciding to return to China for higher pay and is expected to be heavily utilized by the national team under Ivan's management. Beijing Guoan officially announced that they have signed Wu Shaocong from the Turkish team Istanbul. Wu Shaocong is currently the only player on the national team who has gone abroad, but his overseas experience has been quite bumpy. After not getting opportunities due to injuries at Istanbul, he joined the Polish league team Radomiak. However, upon arriving in Poland, Wu Shaocong suffered a thigh strain during his first training session and did not play in the first stage of the Polish Super League. Due to the lack of playing opportunities, Wu Shaocong decided to return to China, and with Guoan offering high wages, returning to the Chinese Super League was a natural choice. Guoan will also pay a transfer fee to the Turkish team Istanbul. Guoan is actively selling players, including some young players within the team to balance these costs. It has been confirmed that three players, Ruan Qilong, Ma Yujun, and He Xiaoqiang, will transfer to join the China League One team Chongqing Tongliang Long. Besides this, it is expected that Guoan will not make any big moves in terms of domestic signings. Currently, going abroad to play football also requires different considerations. Domestic fans always hope that our players will go to the top leagues when they go abroad, but the problem is that their…

Wei Shihao, a member of the Chinese national football team, recently gave an interview to the media, stating that the current atmosphere for the team's preparations is very good, which has sparked heated discussions among fans. The Chinese national football team is currently under the leadership of head coach Ivankovic, preparing for the World Cup qualifiers starting in March. Ivankovic originally did not plan to conduct winter training with the national team, but due to the main competitors for qualification such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia all engaging in warm-up matches, the Chinese team needed to keep up or risk falling behind. After comprehensive consideration, Coach Ivankovic decided to start winter training in the new year. For this purpose, Ivankovic called up 32 national team players, but Fernandinho was unable to attend due to personal reasons. As a result, the actual number of players present for this training session is 31. Despite Fernandinho's absence, the team's preparations have not been affected. On the contrary, Wei Shihao brought good news to the fans during his media interview, stating that the team's preparation atmosphere is excellent and everyone is full of energy. The reason for the positive atmosphere is Ivankovic's promotion of newcomers into the national team. Many players only realized their dream of joining the national team after Ivankovic took over. Therefore, they all cherish this hard-won opportunity and are fully committed in training and matches. Additionally, Wei Shihao expressed confidence that he and his teammates can secure direct qualification for China. As we all know, the national team performed…

On March 20, 2025, the World Cup qualifiers will witness a highly anticipated match. The Chinese men's football team will face off against the strong West Asian powerhouse - Saudi Arabia. This game is not only a contest of football skills but also an excellent opportunity for revenge. CCTV5 will broadcast this crucial battle live, bringing a visual feast to fans. For this confrontation, the Chinese men's football team is in high spirits and well-prepared. Facing the declining Saudi team, under the leadership of Ivan, the Chinese team has the potential to deliver a crushing blow. Another highlight of the match is the naturalized players of the Chinese men's football team. It is reported that the Chinese team plans to complete the naturalization of five foreign players within the next month, including Serginho and Little Oscar. The naturalization process of these two players has made substantial progress, and they are expected to officially wear the national team jersey before the match. Their addition will undoubtedly inject new vitality into the national team and enhance the overall strength of the team. At the same time, this match holds special significance for Wu Lei, the forward of the national team. It will be his 100th appearance for the national team, having scored 36 goals in his previous 99 matches, making him one of the most representative strikers in the history of the national team. In this milestone match, Wu Lei will once again don the national team jersey and contribute his efforts to help the team secure victory. In summary, the World…

On January 11th, Beijing time, the Chinese Super League team Wuhan Three Towns, which is preparing for the new season, played a friendly match against the China League Two team Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic Team. The purpose of this friendly match for Wuhan Three Towns was to evaluate the abilities of young players and trial players. Additionally, since the opponent, Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic Team, had no foreign players, Wuhan Three Towns fielded an all-Chinese lineup consisting entirely of U-21 players and trial players for a full-Chinese contest. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Wuhan Three Towns. The goal was scored by Tan Jiaye, who was loaned to Haikou Mingcheng Team last season by Wuhan Three Towns. The assist was provided by Wuhan Three Towns' U-21 player Zou Zhenxiang. After Wuhan Three Towns successfully won this friendly match, what the fans were most concerned about was not the result of the game but the well-known player Tang Shi who came to the team for trials. As a native of Hubei, Tang Shi returned to his hometown to participate in trials with the Chinese Super League team Wuhan Three Towns. His performance on the field also attracted the attention of Wuhan Three Towns fans. Although Tang Shi made an appearance in the game, he did not complete any assists or score any goals. Born in 1995, Tang Shi is no stranger to Wuhan fans, nor is he unfamiliar to Shandong fans. As one of the twin stars of Luneng's youth training in the 95 age group, he and Wei Shihao are…

Although Oscar and Bargas chose to leave as free agents, transferring to the Brazilian league and the Saudi Professional League respectively, Shanghai Port continues to strengthen its lineup in an orderly manner. After spending 300,000 euros to acquire Vital, the former No. 10 player of the Brazilian national youth team for the midfield position, they also brought Leonardo, who has scored highly in the Chinese Super League over the past two years, into their ranks. It is well known that Leonardo scores many goals, but his assist ability has always been underestimated. He is not a center forward, or rather, letting him play upfront would be very ineffective because he is not fast and does not have much dribbling ability. The most suitable configuration for Leonardo is still a center forward paired with a speedy spearhead teammate, allowing him to receive the ball at a relatively advanced midfielder or winger position. On the one hand, Leonardo likes to retreat to deeper positions to receive the ball and organize the attack. On the other hand, his small-ball wall-passing cooperation in the core area is also excellent, which may all be reasons why Shanghai Port selected him. Leonardo has a flaw in that he is unwilling to defend. Once the team loses possession, he often stands completely still, which could be a significant problem. It remains to be seen whether Muscat can help him change. Considering Wu Lei's age and injuries, as well as the new foreign midfielder Vital's defensive effectiveness possibly not being as good as Oscar's, this could weaken Shanghai…