The anti-corruption storm in China's sports world continues to spread, and the volleyball world has not been spared. Just as everyone thought that the Li Tie case was nearing its end, a major news broke in the volleyball world: Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Sports Management Center who retired two and a half years ago, has been investigated! Li Quanqiang is a heavyweight figure in the volleyball world, and his actions have a significant impact on the entire industry. Li Quanqiang worked in China's volleyball world for 25 years, from 1997 to 2022, holding high-level positions throughout. He served as the leader of both the men's and women's teams before retiring as the director of the Volleyball Sports Management Center. His status in the volleyball world was almost unshakable, earning him the nickname "the invincible one" in the volleyball world. Li Quanqiang is from Shenyang and started his career at the State Physical Education Commission's Science and Education Department after graduating from Shenyang Physical Education College. In 1997, he joined the volleyball system, serving as the director of the Volleyball Management Center's office, and later became the leader of the men's and women's teams. In March 2006, he was promoted to deputy director of the Volleyball Management Center, and in February 2017, he became the director of the Volleyball Sports Management Center under the General Administration of Sport of China, retiring in August 2022. Under Li Quanqiang's leadership, the Chinese women's volleyball team achieved many honors. The most glorious achievement was co-leading the Chinese women's volleyball team…

Recently, the new signing center forward Tang Chuang of Shandong Taishan has joined the team for winter training. Many fans in Shandong are puzzled and believe that the team did not need to sign him. This is because Tang Chuang is already 29 years old and has been playing in the China League One in recent years. Shandong fans think it would be better to focus on the young talent Lu Yongtao from their youth training system, especially since the tall striker Liu Guobo, who was signed from Beijing Guoan, has yet to make his debut. Liu Guobo was a key player cultivated by Guoan, and he was originally thought to be as capable as Zhang Yuning. Liu Guobo's talent when he first started out was indeed remarkable, not inferior to Zhang Yuning at the same time. However, due to his thin physique, he struggled to establish himself in the Chinese Super League. Guoan gave Liu Guobo many opportunities to prove himself, but his highlights were few. In the 2022 season, he came off the bench in a CSL match for Guoan and performed a feat of dribbling past two defenders. Afterwards, Liu Guobo passed the ball to Zhang Yuning, who scored directly. Throughout his tenure with Guoan, this was one of his better performances, and as a forward, he only managed to score one goal for the team. With such underwhelming performances, Liu Guobo was naturally not offered a renewal by Guoan. Surprisingly, after his contract with Guoan expired, he secured a big contract with Shandong Taishan. Shandong Taishan…

In the 2023 winter transfer window, Tang Chuang's move to Shandong Taishan was like a "bomb" in the cold winter, instantly igniting discussions among fans. The question arises: can a tall striker who has only had one or two standout performances in the Chinese Super League really support Shandong Taishan's championship aspirations? Is this an extremely cost-effective pickup, or a bold bet on the future? There are many aspects worth considering, from the player's growth journey to the team's tactical needs and expectations for the new season. If we go back a few years, mentioning Tang Chuang's name might not lead anyone to associate him with the words "top-level center forward." At that time, Tang Chuang was an unknown player in the China League One, with little fame and exposure. Even the fans said he was more like an "old yellow ox working silently." However, as the saying goes, "grinding an iron rod into a needle," Tang Chuang is a player who has come out through perseverance and tenacity. When Tang Chuang first played for a League One team, he spent most of his time on the bench, occasionally coming on as a substitute but with a high goal efficiency. In one season's second half, his substitute goals were even higher than some of the main players. Unfortunately, the stage of League One was too small, and his performance did not attract much attention. It wasn't until he joined Chengdu Rongcheng that he gradually found his opportunities. In his first two seasons at Chengdu Rongcheng, Tang Chuang did not directly…

Beijing Guoan displayed remarkable competitive levels in the 2024 season, achieving commendable results in both the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup, ultimately securing qualification for the new season's AFC Champions League. Such achievements should have solidified head coach Suarez's position, as his tactical acumen and leadership abilities were widely recognized and praised by fans. However, the club clearly had higher aspirations for the new season. In pursuit of the championship in the Chinese Super League, the management made a controversial decision to dismiss the meritorious coach Suarez and appoint Setien, who has richer coaching experience. This decision sparked some doubts but also reflected the club's determination and courage to strive for excellence. Upon taking over Guoan, Setien immediately demonstrated a distinctly different coaching style and philosophy from his predecessor. As a renowned coach with extensive experience in European football, he has unique insights into team building. Most notably, his approach to youth training players became the first major reform after his appointment. Under Setien's decision, five youth training players, including Liang Shaowen and Ruan Qilong, were sent away from the team. These players are excellent talents nurtured by Guoan's youth training system for years, representing the club's future hopes and showcasing impressive competitive levels, especially in the AFC Champions League. Among them, Liang Shaowen scored an impressive free-kick in the AFC Champions League, earning crucial points for the team and leaving a deep impression on fans. However, the development trajectory of these youth training players seemed to have fallen into an awkward dilemma. Despite serving under four head…

The announcement of the national football team's winter training list has been like dropping a bombshell, causing an uproar in the entire football circle. Fans are excitedly discussing it, and the media is full of speculation and analysis. Especially Ivan's selection decision has really surprised everyone - Yang Liyu, the player who has not been called up to the national team for three years, has now returned to the list, and even brought two completely unfamiliar names: Maiwulang and Wumiti Jiang. Such a move, is it Ivan's wise decision, or a risky gamble filled with adventure? Let's analyze it together. First, let's talk about Yang Liyu. This name may be a bit "blurry" for many fans. If you recall, you might remember his brief appearance under Li Xiaopeng. At that time, he was once included in the national team's roster based on his performance at the club, and everyone expected him to shine in the national team. However, things took an unexpected turn. It was like riding an unexpected roller coaster - as soon as he stepped onto the field, he was quickly put on ice. In the following three years, Yang Liyu was like a forgotten corner, never receiving another call-up. Yes, for three years, Yang Liyu had no chance to play for the country, and many fans sighed for him. Whether his competitive state could return to its peak became a question for everyone. Now, Ivan suddenly called him back, giving Yang Liyu another chance to prove himself. For him, this is undoubtedly a major turning point in…

In the Chinese FA Cup final, Shandong Taishan faced off against the current season's Chinese Super League champions, Shanghai Port. In this FA Cup final, Li Shuai, Chitadini, and Zeke made significant contributions. The match concluded with Shanghai Port securing a decisive 3-1 victory over Shandong Taishan, leaving Taishan without a title this year. Not only did Shanghai Port win the current season's Chinese Super League championship, but they also clinched the FA Cup title this year, becoming double champions. Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua have qualified for the main event of next season's AFC Champions League Elite League, while Beijing Guoan has entered the second-tier league. Chengdu Rongcheng has secured a spot in the qualifying playoffs for next season's AFC Champions League Elite League, and Beijing Guoan has obtained a place in the second-tier league for next season. In the third minute of the game, Crespo committed a foul, earning Shanghai Port a free-kick. Subsequently, Oscar took the free-kick, which flew directly out of bounds. In the fifth minute, Liao Lisheng attempted a shot, which was saved by the Shanghai Port goalkeeper and went out of bounds, granting Shandong Taishan a corner kick opportunity. In the seventh minute, Peng Xinli hit the post, having committed a foul before taking the shot. In the 17th minute, Feng Jin attacked the goal, but his shot was blocked by Wang Dalei and went out of bounds, resulting in a corner kick for Shanghai Port. In the 27th minute, Kazaishvili attempted a close-range header, which was caught by Yan Junling. In the 37th…

The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) has officially opened, providing teams with an excellent opportunity to strengthen their squads. Chengdu Rongcheng, for example, has successively brought in players such as Liao Lisheng, Han Pengfei, and Yuan Mincheng. The other three teams with AFC Champions League participation tasks have also made significant gains in the transfer market. Shenhua has announced a major signing, successfully securing Brazilian forward Mineiro for a transfer fee of $950,000. This move undoubtedly injects new vitality into Shenhua's front line and raises fans' expectations for the team's performance in the new season. In last season's CSL, Shanghai Shenhua only managed to secure the runner-up position. Many fans and media believe this was due to Marele's low goal-scoring efficiency, which caused the team to miss out on several matches they should have won. As a result, Shanghai Shenhua did not renew Marele's contract. It now appears that Slutsky has found a replacement for Marele. Just recently, Shanghai Shenhua officially announced that they have successfully signed Brazilian forward Mineiro. According to previous media reports, Shanghai Shenhua not only sent a transfer fee of 950,000toCearaˊbutalsoofferedMineiroathree−yearcontractwithanannualsalaryexceeding950,000 to Ceará but also offered Mineiro a three-year contract with an annual salary exceeding 950,000toCearaˊbutalsoofferedMineiroathree−yearcontractwithanannualsalaryexceeding1 million. The Brazilian striker scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 30 appearances after transferring from Yokohama FC to Ceará last season. Currently, Mineiro's market value on the German transfer market is 900,000 euros, which is 100,000 euros lower than Marele's. Most people outside do not favor Shanghai Shenhua's decision to sign Mineiro. After all,…

Hello everyone, I am Gui Zai, a blogger who always pays attention to the development of Chinese football. Today, I want to talk to you about the hot topic of the national team recently - the launch of the 2025 winter training led by veteran coach Ivankovic, and whether the naturalized player Delgado will become the new force of the national team, which is highly concerned by fans. Under the leadership of Ivankovic, the men's national football team has already opened the curtain of the 2025 winter training. This training session, Ivankovic carefully selected 32 national players to form a luxurious training lineup. It is worth mentioning that although 32 people were recruited, only 31 people participated in this training. The absent player is Fernandinho, who chose to give up joining the national team's training plan because his contract with Shenhua expired without renewal. For Fernandinho's absence, Ivankovic showed great understanding and respect, and did not force him to participate. Such an attitude undoubtedly highlights the wisdom and tolerance of Ivankovic as an old coach. However, Fernandinho's absence also sparked heated discussions among fans. Everyone speculated whether the national team would take this opportunity to add new naturalized players. After all, in today's international football arena, naturalized players have become an important way to enhance the strength of the team. Among the many potential naturalized candidates, Delgado's name stands out. Delgado is indeed a promising option. He has played for European giants such as Inter Milan and Benfica, accumulating rich game experience. Although his development at Inter Milan did not…

On the day the transfer window opened, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) officially announced the licensing list for the domestic three-tier leagues. In fact, the licensing work began as early as November but was repeatedly delayed until the second week of January 2025 before it could be announced. This licensing list covers 49 teams, which means that among the 52 teams in the three-tier leagues, three teams are not on the list: Cangzhou Mighty Lions from the Chinese Super League (CSL), Guangzhou FC from the China League One (CLO), and Hunan Xiangtao from the China League Two (CLT). This result is both surprising and expected. After the CFA published the debt-clearing list, more than 10 players immediately reported the three clubs: Cangzhou Mighty Lions, Guangzhou FC, and Hunan Xiangtao. Although Cangzhou Mighty Lions and other teams later made a full effort to remedy the situation, and the Mighty Lions even received 60 million yuan to partially repay their debts, it has been more than one day past the CFA's deadline, and they may have missed the final licensing. After the CFA announced the list, discussions immediately unfolded in the domestic football circle. The published licensing list did not specify a public comment period and can basically be seen as the final list. At present, the three clubs have not yet responded; whether they will continue to operate or dissolve might become clear in the next few days. The failure of the three clubs to pass the licensing has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it ensures the quality…

Shanghai Port performed well last season in both the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup, winning the double championship. As a result, the abilities of Shanghai Port's head coach Muscat and general manager Sun Xiang were recognized by the fans. The saying "Opportunity favors the prepared mind" is equally applicable to Muscat. Muscat was invited by Shanghai Port with great effort and expense, and he has since rejuvenated the club after taking over. Whether it's on-site command or troop deployment, Muscat has impressed the fans with his outstanding performance. Thanks to his remarkable achievements, Muscat received an early contract extension from the club. However, Muscat remained humble and began to seek new signings, selecting suitable new faces. At the same time, under Muscat's initiative, Shanghai Port recalled their loaned-out players. Among them, He Guan and Abrahim have returned to Shanghai Port and are participating in the winter training camp. It is worth noting that Shanghai Port has made significant progress in signing Brazilian striker Leonardo. Leonardo still had a contract with Luneng, but the team was not interested in keeping him and hoped to send the Brazilian striker away. Initially, Luneng believed that Zhejiang could buy out Leonardo and make him a key player in their matches. After joining Zhejiang on loan, Leonardo delivered commendable performances. Whenever Zhejiang found themselves in a deadlock during matches, Leonardo would step up and perform heroics to save the day. However, Zhejiang was unwilling to bear the high transfer fee for Leonardo, which presented Shanghai Port with an opportunity to intercept. After Shanghai…