Consecutive victories over Indonesia and Bahrain have given fans renewed hope of advancing to the top 18. Although the prospects of qualifying for the World Cup remain slim, it has at least provided fans with something to look forward to. The latest national team roster has also been officially announced, and all the players on the current national team have reported to Hainan in the past two days. However, the latest national team roster is also highly controversial, with Ivan continuing to rely on young players, such as the 20-year-old Buyu Lang and the 20-year-old Wumiti Jiang, both of whom are post-00s youngsters making their first appearance on the national team. In addition, naturalized player Jiang Guangtai is absent due to injury, leaving only two naturalized players selected for this national team, Fernandinho and Hou Yongyong, who is making his first appearance on the national team. Hou Yongyong has already arrived in Haikou, but Fernandinho is causing trouble again and is expected to miss this training camp. Ivan confirmed this news in an interview, saying that Fernandinho will be absent from the national team due to personal matters. This is not the first time that a naturalized player has caused trouble; previously, naturalized player Li Ke was unsuccessfully persuaded by Ivan several times, ultimately leading to Ivan giving up on selecting him for the national team. According to media reports, Fernandinho's contract with Shanghai Shenhua has expired, and after the last match, he emptied his apartment overnight, sending all his luggage back to Brazil in nine large boxes. According to…

Beijing Guoan, with its nine national team players and a renowned coach, has become the biggest contender for the Chinese Super League title. The team is making waves in the transfer market, with the signing of 24-year-old defender Wu Shaocong imminent, set to elevate their squad to new heights. This year, Beijing Guoan seems to have "changed captains and opened new routes," as they say in Beijing. Their new head coach, Quique Setién, is a prominent figure in Spanish football, having managed Barcelona, Villarreal, Betis, and Las Palmas with great success in La Liga. His arrival has instilled confidence in the hearts of Guoan fans, and with Setién at the helm, the team's tactics are expected to undergo a complete overhaul for the new season. In the transfer market, Guoan has been decisive, securing the services of Serginho from Changchun Yatai and planning to naturalize him. If all goes well, Serginho will be a valuable asset for both the national team and Guoan in the upcoming season. Wu Shaocong, who started his career in Beijing before moving to Guangzhou Evergrande and then abroad for further training, has returned as a "sea turtle." Unable to secure playing time in Poland, he has opted to return to Guoan, where he can contribute and shine. With his recent inclusion in the national team's 32-man squad, Guoan now boasts an impressive nine national team players, significantly enhancing their lineup. Guoan is truly set to "stir up" the Chinese Super League. Competitors like Shanghai Port, without Oscar and Bargos, and Shanghai Shenhua, who have lost…

Recently, the sports circle has been hit by a piece of breaking news: Gou Zhongwen, who once served as the director of the General Administration of Sports, was arrested on December 19, 2024. This is the highest-ranking official ever arrested in the sports circle. With Gou Zhongwen's arrest, his previous actions have also been exposed, involving many people, including familiar figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. So, why was Gou Zhongwen arrested, and how did Liu Guoliang and others get affected? Gou Zhongwen's career path shows that he had achievements in his field, but initially, he worked in electronics and information technology. In 2008, he was transferred to Beijing to serve as the vice mayor, and in 2016, he became the deputy secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee and the director of the General Administration of Sports in October of the same year. At that time, Cai Zhenhua also competed for this position. Cai Zhenhua, a former national table tennis player, won championships in multiple world table tennis championships. He had a deep understanding of events and the sports industry, leading many to believe that the director's position would be his. After retiring, Cai Zhenhua served as the head coach of the national table tennis team, training many outstanding players and contributing significantly to China's sports. In 2007, he became the deputy director of the General Administration of Sports, just one step away from the director's position. Many thought Cai Zhenhua would get it, but after intense competition, Gou Zhongwen won. However, Gou Zhongwen had no prior experience in…

During the off-season of the 2023 Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua Football Club has laid a solid foundation for the new season through a series of precise transfer operations. The team not only signed four players in succession but also completed the most basic strengthening work. Brazilian player Minero, a young talent born in 1997, stands out with his remarkable physical condition - standing at 184 cm tall and weighing 74 kg, along with his balanced skills on both feet, speed, and impact, making him unique on the football field. In the previous season, Minero contributed significantly to the promotion of Brazilian club Ceará SC to the top league with his outstanding competitive performance, becoming an undeniable force on the field. Currently, Minero has arrived in Shanghai and is undergoing physical testing, indicating that he is about to officially become a member of the Shanghai Shenhua Football Club. Based on his technical characteristics, it is believed that he can quickly integrate into Shenhua's offensive system, using his speed and breakthrough ability to tear apart the opponent's defense, and create scoring opportunities for his teammates through accurate passes, further enhancing the team's offensive efficiency. More importantly, Minero's balance between his left and right feet allows him to handle the ball more calmly, whether it be quick advances on the flanks or key passes in the center, showcasing an extremely high level. His joining undoubtedly injects new vitality and variability into Shenhua's frontcourt, providing the coaching staff with more tactical options in their layout. In addition to foreign aid Minero, Shanghai Shenhua…

Translation of the article content into English: "The Chinese Super League transfer market is getting intense! Some teams are grabbing the best players, while others can only watch helplessly." Recently, the transfer operations of Shanghai Shenhua, Zhejiang, and Changchun Yatai have sparked heated discussions. Some teams have returned with a full load, significantly enhancing their strength, while others have missed out on their targets. This round of the Chinese Super League transfer market not only makes fans shout excitedly but also makes the league's lineup for the next season more unpredictable. First, let's talk about Shanghai Shenhua. Their transfer operation this year can be described as clean and decisive. A wave of three consecutive announcements saw Li Ke, Wang Shilong, and Wang Hanlong joining the team! This move has indeed impressed the fans, who exclaimed, "Shenhua's ambition to win the championship cannot be hidden!" Let's start with Li Ke, the naturalized midfielder. Although he has been affected by injuries in the past two years, his all-round attacking and defensive capabilities are still there. He can organize attacks in midfield and complete interceptions at the holding midfielder position, making him the much-needed midfield core for Shenhua. Next is Wang Shilong, the versatile defender who can play both center-back and full-back. Some jokingly say, "With Wang Shilong in defense, the Shenhua coach can sleep well at night." Finally, there's Wang Hanlong, the rising star in attack. This player, who once played for the Slovenian youth team and later chose to join the Chinese nationality after adulthood, has great potential in terms of…

The new season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is set to kick off at the end of March, with the Football Association officially announcing the list of teams that have passed the entry requirements. Among them, Cangzhou from the CSL, Guangzhou and Hunan from the China League One (CL1) did not meet the criteria and have been disbanded. It's a stark contrast to just ten years ago when Guangzhou was celebrating their AFC Champions League victory; now, the team no longer exists, marking the end of an era and the beginning of another. Currently, all CSL teams have started their recruitment process, with two newly promoted teams, Yunnan Yukuang and Dalian Yingbo, making the most aggressive moves. Yunnan has undergone a major overhaul during the offseason, with 21 players leaving due to expired contracts. This includes 17 domestic players from last season such as Du Jinlong, Liu Yuhao, Zang Yifeng, Li Guangwen, Cui Ming'an, Liu Yi, and Zhong Haoran, who did not receive contract renewals and have all left the team. Last season's starting goalkeeper, Yao Haoyang, left after his loan contract expired, while the team captain, Liu Yi, retired at the end of last season and will join the coaching staff for the new season. In terms of foreign players, Yunnan only retained Romanian midfielder Ionita. Notably, the two newly promoted teams seem to have a good relationship, as Liu Yi, Cao Haqing, Zhao Jianan, who played for Yunnan last season, along with foreign player Labiadi, have all transferred to Dalian for the new season. Among them, Cao…

On January 9th, Beijing time, as the Shandong Taishan team gathered and set off for Shanghai, several players who were likely to become part of Taishan's slimming plan did not follow the team to Shanghai. The future whereabouts of these players have also become a focus for Taishan fans. According to the report by "Niu Yan Kan Qiu", a well-known media person from Shandong, Old Niu revealed that currently, three Taishan players are on trial with Qingdao Hainiu, coached by Li Xiaopeng. Another Taishan player, who was already on loan to Qingdao Hainiu last season, should not need to undergo another trial with Li Xiaopeng. These three players recognized by Li Xiaopeng for trial with Qingdao Hainiu are goalkeeper Han Rongze, midfielder Jia Feifan, and Yi Xianlong. The Taishan player not on the trial list is Song Long. For the prospects of these four Taishan players staying with Qingdao Hainiu, considering Han Rongze's situation following Li Xiaopeng through Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Qingdao Hainiu, his chances of passing the trial are quite high. Young players Jia Feifan and Yi Xianlong should also have no major issues. As for Song Long, he was a player Li Xiaopeng highly valued during his tenure at Taishan, and it seems there won't be any significant problems with him continuing to stay with Qingdao Hainiu. After multiple Taishan players joined Qingdao Hainiu under Li Xiaopeng's coaching, it also reflects Li Xiaopeng's coaching charm. As one of the coaches with the highest emotional intelligence among domestic coaches, it is believed that with him at Qingdao Hainiu,…

On January 9th, Beijing time, when Wang Dalei, who made continuous mistakes and set a record for conceding goals in both the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the national team, surprisingly won the title of Best Goalkeeper for the 25th season as announced by the Football Association, many fans found it hard to understand. This 36-year-old veteran goalkeeper, who conceded a 0-7 defeat with the national team and a 0-6 defeat with his club, managed to win the title of Best Goalkeeper in the CSL. After Wang Dalei's victory was confirmed, some fans who did not agree with him winning the award listed three data points that they believed made him unfit for the title. The first data point against Wang Dalei being the best goalkeeper is that Shandong Taishan only finished fifth in the league. The second is that he conceded 40 goals in the league, ranking sixth among all CSL goalkeepers. The third is that he only played 23 out of 30 matches in the league. Compared to Yan Junling, the full-time goalkeeper for Shanghai Port, who has more appearances, fewer conceded goals, and helped his team achieve a higher league position, Wang Dalei falls short in all these aspects. At this point, it seems that Yan Junling should have been the one to receive the title of Best Goalkeeper in the CSL. After Yan Junling's outstanding performance in the CSL failed to earn him the title of Best Goalkeeper, the national goalkeeper, who some believe is not deserving of the title, posted a farewell message to his…

With the arrival of 2025, many clubs have already begun preparations for the new season. Beijing Guoan, a veteran powerhouse in the Chinese Super League (CSL), recently traveled to Haikou to start their first winter training session of the new year. Several new faces have joined the team during this training camp, including newly signed foreign player Serginho and a young domestic player, Wu Shaocong, a national team central defender. The 24-year-old Wu Shaocong comes from the Beijing Baxy youth training system. He can play as a central defender and full-back on the field. After leaving Beijing, he went to Japan to develop and played for the U19 youth team of J-League club Shimizu Pulse. Upon returning to China, Wu Shaocong joined Guangzhou Evergrande. During his time at Evergrande, Wu Shaocong was selected for the national team multiple times and is considered a very promising young player. After leaving Evergrande, Wu Shaocong went abroad to play in the Turkish Super League but did not find much success. In this situation, Wu Shaocong decided to return to the CSL and join Beijing Guoan. Originally scheduled to report to the national team on January 9th for a ten-day short-term training camp, he arrived early in Haikou and joined the Guoan team for a day of training. New Guoan coach Quique Setien and his coaching staff are very impressed with Wu Shaocong's abilities. His physical condition, technical skills, and tactical understanding all meet Setien's requirements, making him a potential starting player for Guoan's defense in the new season. Wu Shaocong's addition will further…

Beijing Guoan fans have finally received some long-awaited good news! During the winter training period, the team's lineup has been strengthened with the return of some key players, which has greatly boosted morale. Key players such as Zhang Yuning, Lin Liangming, and Li Lei have returned to the team one after another, and foreign players have also arrived in succession. Serginho, the newly naturalized player, is particularly anticipated. Especially after the arrival of Setien, who once coached Barcelona, the team's tactical style has gradually changed, seemingly injecting new vitality into Guoan. During the winter training, what fans are most concerned about is undoubtedly the condition of these players and the integration of the team. Looking back at Guoan's winter training, the lineup has evolved from being stretched thin at the beginning to gradually taking shape, bringing a glimmer of hope. Many fans feel that the confusion at the beginning of the season seems to have dissipated. The return of key players like Zhang Yuning and Li Lei has significantly enhanced the team's overall strength. "This is the Guoan I've been looking forward to!" Some fans commented, expressing growing confidence in the team's lineup. Especially seeing the tacit cooperation between Serginho and Zhang Yuning, it makes people look forward to their better performance in the new season. This season, Guoan not only has stable midfield coordination but also more creativity and attacking threats in the offensive end, and the overall cohesion of the entire team has been enhanced. Although the lineup is gradually complete, an important issue that has not been…