Recently, the most regrettable thing for football fans in China is that three teams have announced their dissolution. Prior to this, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) released the entry list for the 2025 season, with Cangzhou Mighty Lions (CSL), Guangzhou Team (China League One), and Hunan Xiangtao (China League Two) not included, leaving 49 clubs qualified for entry. Shortly after the CFA announcement, these three teams officially announced their disbandment, withdrawing from the professional football league stage in China. Among these teams, the most regrettable and unfortunate is undoubtedly the dissolution of Guangzhou Team, once the dominant force in the Chinese Super League and winner of two AFC Champions League titles. The reason for Guangzhou Team's dissolution was discussed by renowned domestic football journalist Wang Qinqi, who openly stated on social media that such situations will continue to occur in the future due to a unique circumstance within the Chinese Football Association that is unparalleled worldwide. After the CFA announced the entry list for the 2025 season, Guangzhou Team also officially announced its dissolution. In the announcement, Guangzhou Team stated that it had attempted various means of self-rescue to remain in the Chinese professional league but, unfortunately, due to the heavy historical debt burden, the funds raised were insufficient to repay the debts, ultimately leading to the failure to obtain league entry. It is indeed regrettable that Guangzhou Team, which has won the Chinese Super League title eight times, the AFC Champions League twice, and the FA Cup twice, has disbanded. The dissolution of Guangzhou Team, with such a glorious…

The latest training roster for the national football team has surprised fans as two key players, Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai, have been left out due to injuries. However, the emergence of eight young newcomers has caught everyone's attention, suggesting that coach Ivan is keen on testing these fresh faces ahead of two tough matches in March. The changes in the training roster are significant, with Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei all missing from the list. Wu Lei's injury appears to be quite serious, as it is reported that he will need a long period of rest before he can return to training and competition. The competition for the goalkeeper position has always been fierce, so Liu Dianzuo's omission was somewhat expected. Wang Dalei has consistently shown good form, and other young goalkeepers have also performed well. Jiang Guangtai's absence is indeed concerning, as he plays a crucial role in the defense, especially against physically strong opponents. We hope he recovers quickly. The eight newly selected players are all young, with Jian Tao and Han Pengfei performing well in the league. Young talents like Wu Mitijiang and Mai Ulang, both only 20 years old, have also been included, indicating that the coaching staff is seriously considering the future. The average age of this squad is just over 26, with Wang Dalei being the exception among a group of post-90s and post-00s players, making it one of the youngest national teams in recent years. With more young players, there is undoubtedly an advantage in terms of physical fitness and…

On January 6th, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced the list of professional clubs eligible for the 2025 season. The list revealed that Guangzhou FC, a two-time AFC Champions League winner and eight-time Chinese Super League (CSL) champion, did not meet the standards and was ineligible to participate. Six hours after the announcement, Guangzhou Club released a statement declaring that due to its heavy historical debt, the funds raised were insufficient to repay the debts, and it could no longer compete in China's professional football league. Although the full text of Guangzhou Club's announcement contained factual errors (referring to the CSL eight-time champion as an eight consecutive championship), it did not mention any subsequent arrangements, did not mention the word "dissolution," and did not bear the club's official seal. However, various media outlets and the football industry have firmly concluded that Guangzhou FC is effectively dissolved. Currently, only 21 fan associations of Guangzhou Club are still unwilling to accept this outcome. They have issued a joint open letter demanding an explanation from the club and appealing to the CFA to understand the specific reasons for their exclusion from eligibility... Guangzhou Club announces its inability to continue participating in Chinese professional football leagues / Guangzhou Club Official WeChat Public Account Some fans believe that the final reason Guangzhou Club did not pass the eligibility criteria was because national team player Wei Shihao, who was once part of the club, publicly demanded his wages, which was the "last straw" that broke the camel's back. On December 20th last year, the CFA announced…

Recently, the red ocean of basketball has receded early, and the football field has once again been filled with the cheers and shouts of various teams seeking opportunities. It's another season that football fans have been eagerly awaiting, with everyone's attention focused on the fiercely competitive fertile ground of the Chinese Super League (CSL). Especially for Beijing Guoan, a traditional powerhouse team, their performance in the new season is eye-catching, making people忍不住想说：“Guoan really won big!” Speaking of this topic, a recent episode left a deep impression. According to the report of "China Sports Daily", Guoan has gradually shown its strong team strength during the winter training period in the new season's preparations, and made bold attempts and adjustments in player recruitment and coaching staff, especially the iconic introduction of Setien, a world-renowned coach, which caused quite a stir in the football circle. On the national team side, there was also good news. The Chinese Football Association announced the latest training list at the beginning of this month, among which Guoan received a substantial nomination, with as many as 7 players selected, which is astonishing. This number is not easy. Other teams are struggling to make ends meet, but only Guoan can be said to have "unique scenery". As time goes by, we gradually see that Guoan has indeed taken the lead in many aspects. After last season, the team introduced Setien, who is known as the "football philosopher," began to formulate specific and meticulous plans for player recruitment and preparation for the team. Guoan is not only decisive in the…

During the off-season, five Beijing Guoan players have left the team after their contracts expired, including veterans Zhang Chengdong and Yu Dabao, foreign players Adebenro and Mamadou, and naturalized player Li Ke. Among these five, one is currently unemployed, which is Adebenro. In the Chinese Super League (CSL) season 24, Adebenro only played 18 games for Guoan, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists. In mid-to-late August of 24, Adebenro left due to injury and was unable to recover before the end of the CSL season 24. His poor attendance rate was the main reason for Guoan's decision to let him go. Currently, Adebenro has not received any offers from other clubs. Three of them have found new clubs, including Zhang Chengdong, Mamadou, and Li Ke. In the CSL season 24, Zhang Chengdong played a total of 12 games for Guoan without scoring or assisting. After leaving Beijing Guoan, he chose to join Shao Jiayi and is currently training with Qingdao West Coast during the winter. There are a total of 11 players aged 32 or above in the West Coast team, and the 35-year-old Zhang Chengdong joining the team does not make him the oldest player, and there is even a chance for him to become a regular starter. Mamadou's new club is likely to be Dalian Yingbo, a newly promoted team in the CSL. In the CSL season 24, Mamadou played 25 league games for Guoan, averaging 0.68 tackles, 0.76 interceptions, and 5.68 clearances per game. This player is energetic and plays a stable style, which will definitely…

The football story of Crescendo in Mount Tai is writing a new chapter. Recently, this highly anticipated Brazilian foreign aid ended his vacation in his home country and returned to Mount Tai team to participate in the winter training. This news immediately aroused widespread attention and heated discussion among fans. As the team's golden boot shooter, Crescendo's return not only marks the comprehensive launch of the team's preparations for the new season, but also carries the ardent hope of fans for the championship. Looking back on Crescendo's career in Mount Tai, this Brazilian striker joined the team in the 2022 season. When he first arrived, he experienced an unsatisfactory adaptation period. This expensive foreign aid performed inconsistently in the game, and even made low-level mistakes such as missing penalty kicks, which once made many fans question his strength. However, the wise decision of the Mount Tai team coaching staff changed everything. When the team adjusted Crescendo to a more familiar flank position, this Brazilian shooter seemed to have found his rhythm and began to show amazing scoring ability on the court. After adapting to the rhythm of the Chinese Super League, Crescendo's performance became more and more outstanding. He helped Mount Tai team win the FA Cup championship in the 2022 season, which was the first important trophy he won after coming to China. Although in the subsequent games, the team's championship journey in the Chinese Super League was frustrated several times, Crescendo still won the recognition and trust of the club with stable performance and excellent scoring efficiency. The…

In January, the domestic football scene once again became a focal point in the sports world, primarily due to the phenomenon of clubs bidding farewell to professional leagues. Among them, the well-known Guangzhou team was unable to escape its fate of disbandment and had to officially announce its withdrawal from professional leagues. Looking back at Guangzhou's history, it can be said that this is a club with a 70-year history, having won numerous championships including the AFC Champions League, Chinese Super League, FA Cup, and Super Cup. Now, reaching the point of disbandment, the huge contrast has also caused sighs from the outside world, and with the official announcement, the exit has become an irreversible fact. Although the club cannot continue, the players' careers must go on. After all, the current Guangzhou team still has many young and promising stars, among which the absolute mainstay Wang Shilong has received much attention. This 23-year-old fast horse on the flank has attracted the pursuit of many Chinese Super League teams. On one hand, Wang Shilong's position is right-back, and there is a scarcity of wing-back players in the domestic football scene. The potential he has shown has also made the Chinese Super League teams feel impressed and eager to make a move early to complete the signing. On the other hand, Wang Shilong is only 23 years old and is in the ascending stage of his career. As early as the 2020 season, he completed his Chinese Super League debut and subsequently became a protégé of Zheng Zhi. Last season, he played…

The two World Cup qualifiers in 2025 are crucial matches against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia, which can be described as life-and-death battles. If the Chinese national football team fails to win these two games, they may have to give up their chance to qualify. However, if everything goes smoothly, there might be a new face in the lineup of the national team in 2025, who is urgently needed and provides targeted reinforcement. On December 5, 2024, photos shared on social media showed that the player had arrived in China. He had previously submitted materials to apply for a change of nationality. Whether he can replace the national team in the game will depend on whether he meets the tactical needs of the national team coaching staff. Many people are wondering if the Chinese team with him would perform better? In 2025, Chen Xuyuan is serving a life sentence, and Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fans know that the losses caused by these two individuals to Chinese football are immeasurable in monetary terms, and the impact on the morale and confidence of Chinese football is unknown how many people will have to pay for it in time and effort. 2025 marks the 31st year of professionalization in Chinese football, entering its fourth decade. The anti-corruption bell has sounded, and Chinese football, after "scraping the bones to treat the wound," is still betting big on the World Cup. From the current situation, the Football Association believes that the Chinese team is still very capable of…

After the official announcement of the withdrawal from professional leagues by the "8-time champion" Guangzhou Club in the Chinese Super League (CSL), many fans are concerned about whether the dissolution of the Guangzhou team will severely impact the "high-quality asset" Evergrande Football School. On January 7th, Beijing time, well-known journalist Pan Weili stated that although there will be an impact, it is not significant. After all, as early as 2021, the Evergrande Group encountered financial issues, and in recent years, the football school has been operating on its own, achieving self-sufficiency. The school has even encouraged internal entrepreneurship, making full use of its facilities, dormitories, and other supporting resources, generating surpluses. Of course, it is impossible to say that there is no impact at all. The Guangzhou team and Evergrande Football School were originally in a front-end and back-end relationship. With the existence of the Guangzhou team, more parents would be willing to send their children to Evergrande Football School. As we all know, in recent years, the Guangzhou team has been competing in the league with "Evergrande Football School" as its core. The Guangzhou team has indeed been one of the teams using the most young players in recent years. It is precisely because the talent supply chain is very well-established, once they reach the appropriate age, there is an opportunity to play for the first team, which makes parents feel more assured about the success rate of their children's development. However, now that the Guangzhou team has been dissolved, the children from the football school will have to…

Cangzhou Lions and Guangzhou FC failed to pass the entry requirements, and clubs that have passed should cherish their opportunities. Under the leadership of coach Xie Hui's coaching staff, Changchun Yatai is conducting physical training in Haikou, mainly focusing on aerobic running training, ball-running, passing, receiving, and other technical training. The players have met the training requirements set by the coaching staff during self-training, and the first phase of training has progressed smoothly. According to official news from Changchun Yatai Club, Beric and Rosic have arrived in Haikou to participate in joint training. On the evening of January 6th, another foreign aid player, Su Zu, returned to the team after taking leave due to family matters. Changchun Yatai lost several players during this winter transfer window, including Serginho, Zui, Wang Jinian, Liao Chengjian, Zhang Yufeng, Yuan Mincheng, Yan Zhiyu, Cui Qi, etc., which had a significant impact on the team as a whole. While the club is working on new signings, Xie Hui will also tap into the potential within the team. Learning from past experiences, the team starts with physical reserves, focusing on improving physical fitness in the first stage. After the opening of the first transfer window of the new season, Yatai Club will also make every effort to do well in the introduction of domestic and foreign aid. Starting from the second stage, the team will conduct tactical drills and test the results of training through friendly matches. There were rumors previously that Xie Hui wanted to sign Shan Huanhuan, the former Dalian Pro central forward, to…