In order to prepare for the remaining matches of the top 18 qualifiers, Ivan led the national football team to start training in Haikou. It is expected that the next top 18 qualifiers will be selected from these training players. The first opponent of the national team this year is Saudi Arabia, and the national team will play away. There are a total of 32 players on the list this time, and there will definitely be players who miss the top 18 qualifiers. From 32 to 23, the prediction of the national team's lineup against Saudi Arabia, with potential omissions from Port, Guoan, and Luneng. Firstly, in the goalkeeper position of the national team, Wang Dalei and Yan Junling's positions are relatively stable. Among the choices of Han Jiaqi and Jian Tao, Ivan may prefer Han Jiaqi. Last season in the Chinese Super League, Han Jiaqi performed more brilliantly, and he was full of passion in the game, which could mobilize the team's enthusiasm and fighting spirit, more like a defensive leader. Among the defenders, with the addition of overseas central defender Wu Shaocong, the national team has more options at the center-back position. After traveling to Europe, Wu Shaocong can help him squeeze out other players in the same position. Jiang Guangtai missed this time due to injury, but if there were no injuries, he would almost certainly be selected. Adding two players from Shenhua, the national team's center-back position needs to "slim down". Hai Gang's central defender Wei Zhen often makes mistakes, Wumiti Jiang from the three towns…

Translation of the article content into English: On January 10th, Beijing time, new news came from the Chinese Super League transfer market. Shenzhen New Pengcheng officially announced that the team has signed Jiang Zhipeng from Wuhan Sanzhen. This former international is an excellent left-back and was still a key player for Sanzhen despite his age. It is a pity that Sanzhen lost Jiang Zhipeng. Looking at the player turnover at Sanzhen, quite a few players have left the team during the winter window. With Jiang Zhipeng's transfer, 9 players have left Sanzhen in the winter window! Rongcheng and Zhejiang took advantage: each signing one national team player. Jiang Zhipeng played 23 times for Sanzhen last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists. Sometimes he could single-handedly support the left flank attack for Sanzhen, and his offensive attributes were important to Sanzhen. At 35 years old, Jiang Zhipeng still has the ability to compete. He returned to Shenzhen and became a New Pengcheng player, helping New Pengcheng complete relegation in the new season. Sanzhen had won four championships in three years during its glorious period, but due to economic problems, the team had to cut back on investment, leading to a decline in overall strength. Last season, they only ranked 11th in the Chinese Super League and faced survival issues, barely passing the FA entry requirements. Before the start of the new season, nine players have already bid farewell to Sanzhen, facing a major reshuffle of the squad. Like Jiang Zhipeng, Zhang Xiaobin, a midfielder from Sanzhen, also went to…

As the new season of Chinese professional football league is about to kick off, Beijing Guoan Club is actively preparing under the leadership of their new head coach, Setien. As a traditional powerhouse in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Guoan aims not only to perform well in the league but also to make a strong push for the FA Cup. During this critical period of preparation, one of the most notable focuses is the development prospects of He Yupeng, a key signing for the 2025 season. After taking office, Setien immediately set out to adjust the team's technical and tactical system, planning to test the training results through four high-level friendly matches. Among them, the most eye-catching is the match against Shanghai Shenhua, which can not only test the overall strength of the team but also provide an important stage for some fringe main players to showcase themselves. For players like He Yupeng who are eager to prove themselves, this is undoubtedly a rare opportunity. He Yupeng's career development trajectory is quite dramatic. Before joining Guoan, he was already a highly regarded player. With his outstanding personal abilities, he won the favor of then national team coach Yang Keqi, successfully entering the national team. This experience with the national team not only proved his strength but also greatly increased his value in the transfer market. As a newly promoted international player, He Yupeng naturally became a sought-after target by various clubs. During the transfer process, He Yupeng had the opportunity to join Shandong Taishan. This choice was quite attractive because…

The successful promotion of Dalian Yingbo not only brought Dalian football back to the stage of the Chinese Super League but also allowed many people to see the emergence of young players. Among them, Zhu Pengyu and Mao Weijie's outstanding performances have become a highlight on the road to promotion, especially Zhu Pengyu, whose growth and progress have filled people with hope for the future of Dalian football. As a new player, Zhu Pengyu's eye-catching performance in the season, especially his several key goals, demonstrated his strength and made everyone look forward to his entry into the Chinese Super League or even higher platforms. When it comes to Zhu Pengyu, many fans' first reaction may be his several key goals, especially the decisive goal in the last round of the game. At that moment, it seemed like all Dalian fans were crazy. For him, it was not just a goal but a reward for Dalian football and a symbol of his desire to contribute to his hometown's football. Looking back at this goal, Zhu Pengyu's calmness and decisiveness are enough to prove that he has transformed from a promising young man into a player who can stand out in critical moments. Reviewing Zhu Pengyu's growth process, he was not able to easily cope with the fierce competition of the China League One at first. In an exclusive interview with Football News, Zhu Pengyu mentioned the full preparations he had made to meet the challenges of the Chinese Super League. He frankly stated that if he failed to enter the Chinese…

The national team announced the training roster just one day ago, and someone has already announced their withdrawal from the national team. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred since Ivan took office; Ivan was also very angry upon learning about it and directly declared that he would never call up players who do not want to play for China! "He won't return to the national team because of some personal matters." Ivan confirmed during an interview that naturalized forward Fernandinho will be absent from the latest national team roster. Some journalists also revealed that Fernandinho himself does not want to return to China to play football unless the Chinese Football Association can help him find a club to play for. Obviously, in the face of such absurd demands, the Football Association will not agree. This time, Fernandinho's behavior is also unbecoming; he received so much money for his naturalization back then, yet now he doesn't even pretend anymore. Among so many naturalized players, others without blood ties are more or less willing to express some stance, whether it's Elkeson, Luo Guofu, or Alan. Now, Fernandinho is no longer pretending. This is not the first time such an incident has happened. When Ivan first joined the team, he wanted to call up veteran Wu Xi for the first training roster, but was rejected by the player himself, who stated: "I no longer have the ability to continue serving the national team." The second instance was Zhang Linpeng, who directly announced his withdrawal from the national team…

Beijing Guoan had commendable performances in last season's Chinese Super League (CSL) and the FA Cup, securing qualification for next season's AFC Champions League. Suárez, the head coach of Guoan, initially thought his reappointment was a foregone conclusion. However, with the team aiming to push harder for the championship next season, they opted to part ways with Suárez and bring in Setién to take the reins. Setién is a highly capable head coach with a proven track record. His decision to join Guoan has generated significant anticipation among fans. He has already begun leading the team through winter training to familiarize himself with the players' characteristics. During this period, apart from the two new signings, Wu Shaocong and Serginho, who have already joined the squad, there will be additional foreign players joining as well. Currently, Guoan's foreign players include Gouga, Fabio, and Engadu, and the team is looking to reinforce with two new foreign players. The prerequisite for Guoan to reinforce with two new foreign players is that Serginho must be eligible to play as a domestic player before the start of the new CSL season. Currently, Guoan is working diligently to complete the naturalization procedures for Serginho. If all goes smoothly, Guoan may be able to secure Serginho's domestic player status before the commencement of the new CSL season. Guoan's two new foreign player positions will focus on the forward and central midfield roles. The team has parted ways with Adenoro at the forward position, as he failed to deliver the expected level of performance after joining the team.…

The Chinese national football team has gathered for winter training in preparation for the two matches of the top 18 qualifiers in March 2025. According to recent reports from Japanese media, several positions in the Chinese national football team lineup are about to be strengthened with the addition of several naturalized players. They will aim for second place in the top 18 qualifiers, which could pose a threat to Australia and Saudi Arabia. In the 2024 games, except for the first match against Japan that ended in a 0-7 defeat, the other five matches showed remarkable competitiveness. The 2025 national team lineup is as follows: Forwards: Zhang Yuning, Little Oscar Midfielders: Xie Weneng, Serginho, Wang Shangyuan, Wei Shihao Defenders: Gao Zhunyi, Jiang Shenglong, Jiang Guangtai, Hu Hetao Goalkeeper: Han Jiaqi Head Coach: Ivanković Substitutes: Forwards: Bai Helamu, Lin Liangming, Hou Yongyong Midfielders: Wang Haijian, Cao Yongjing, Li Yuan Defenders: Zhu Chenjie, Li Lei, Wu Shaoc Zhang Yuning, who has proven himself in the top 18 qualifiers as a pivotal player with assists and goals, will partner with Little Oscar up front. Fans have jokingly said, "Brother Yuning, please cry four more times! If you cry four more times, we can qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico!" I believe that Zhang Yuning's determination to serve the country is very strong, and those tears are both excitement and difficulty. Little Oscar, a naturalized player, despite the arrears of wages from Cangzhou Mighty Lions, did not forget to express his love for China. The 25-year-old Congolese player…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the second day of the Chinese men's football team's training in Haikou has arrived. The highly anticipated naturalized player John Hou Saetre also gave his first media interview during the training period. Hou Saetre, who was selected for the national team for the first time, expressed with emotion that he was very happy to return to his motherland, and he also stated that the level of the Chinese Super League is slightly higher than that of the Norwegian First Division (Norwegian second-tier league). Hou Saetre frankly admitted that although he was somewhat tired due to a long-haul flight of 30 hours, he was still very happy to be able to return to his motherland: "There are still some jet lags that haven't been adjusted, but I believe that after a few days of adjustment, I will be able to get these states to the best." Regarding his first selection for the national team, Hou Saetre frankly said that he would be somewhat restrained: "My Chinese is not yet fluent, but I am very happy to be able to come back and see these old friends, especially those former teammates from Guoan. It's almost 2 years since I last saw them. Yesterday, I did have a more in-depth chat with them." Regarding Ivan's focus on observing him and giving him more attacking responsibilities, Hou Saetre frankly said that there would be pressure but also more motivation: "I played in the number ten position in Norway, and everyone has seen me score some goals. For this reason,…

With the Chinese Super League entering the off-season, transfer activities among various clubs have been frequent, with many teams taking advantage of this window to strengthen their squads in an effort to achieve success in the new season. Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port, and Changchun Yatai, these traditional strong teams, have recently made some interesting changes in their transfer operations. Let's start with Shenhua. Recently, they announced the signing of three new players, effectively enhancing the depth of their squad. The arrivals of Li Ke, Wang Shilong, and Wang Hanlong have undoubtedly provided stronger guarantees for Shenhua's strength on both offense and defense. Li Ke's addition first gives a sense of "stability." As a naturalized player, his arrival has strengthened Shenhua's midfield defense and offensive organization capabilities. This midfielder's tactical understanding and calmness on the field are definitely a sharp tool for Shenhua's midfield, allowing him to calmly distribute the ball and disrupt the opponent's attack when facing pressure. Wang Shilong is also quite interesting. He is an all-round defensive player who can play multiple positions, adding more options to the defense. For Shenhua, Wang Shilong can not only help out at center-back but also fill the gaps at full-back, ensuring the diversity and flexibility of the lineup. And Wang Hanlong, this young forward star is not to be underestimated. Although he is still a "potential stock," he has experience playing for various levels of the Slovenian national team, giving him some match experience. As a forward, his joining provides more attacking options for Shenhua's front line. Football matches require not…

In the Asian qualifying round of the World Cup for the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the performance of the Chinese men's football team has undoubtedly sparked heated discussions and attention from all sides. Although their current performance is not satisfactory, it seems that Chinese football still has a glimmer of hope. In this globally watched event, despite suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the Japanese men's football team in the first round, as the competition progresses, the state of the national team has begun to gradually recover, bringing some expectations to the fans. At this critical moment, news about naturalized players has once again become a hot topic, especially the issue of naturalizing Brazilian player Serginho, which has aroused extensive discussion among fans. In fact, whether the future of the national team can achieve a qualitative leap through the addition of naturalized players has become an issue that many people are keen to discuss. Regarding the current situation of the Chinese men's football team, we must first acknowledge that although the current ranking is low, the national team still has the potential to make a run for the World Cup. Currently, the Chinese men's football team has a record of 2 wins and 4 losses, accumulating 6 points, temporarily at the bottom of Group C, only 1 point behind the second-placed Australian men's football team. From this point of view, although the results are not ideal, opportunities still exist, especially on this road to the World Cup, any victory and accumulation of points may allow them to…