When Choi Kang-hee first took over Shandong Taishan, he was in the limelight. Everyone knew that he was a famous coach from South Korea, with remarkable achievements at multiple clubs. Especially in the Asian football scene, he had a well-known reputation. Back in 2022, he suddenly took charge of Shandong Taishan, replacing Hao Wei. At that time, expectations were sky-high, as Choi Kang-hee's coaching record in South Korea was impressive, and the teams he led performed well. Many fans believed that Shandong Taishan had found a great coach and would likely see significant success. Honestly, Choi Kang-hee's first season did not disappoint; at least, he did not make any major mistakes. The team's structure was already well-established during Hao Wei's tenure, so he only needed to make minor adjustments, streamline the lineup, and maintain stable performance. Although it wasn't a spectacular display, the team managed to maintain a reasonable level and didn't falter. Some fans even hailed him as Emperor Kangxi, believing that he was truly a capable coach with great potential. However, cracks began to appear in the second season. Choi Kang-hee's recruitment moves were disastrous! To name a few, the "glass men" players he brought in, especially Pato and Zecca, looked good on paper but performed poorly on the field. There were also players like Messi Wako who joined the team, which not only failed to enhance the team's strength but made the already shaky Taishan team even more chaotic. What's even more incomprehensible is that Choi Kang-hee introduced some of his former players, including Bi Jin-hao and…

Recently, blogger "CSL Observer" revealed that Guoan's young players Liang Shaowen and Ruan Qilong, who were loaned out last season, are likely to leave the team. This news once again pushed the issue of talent loss in Guoan to the forefront. As the manager of the team, Li Ming is hard to escape responsibility! His presence at Guoan is simply a nightmare for Beijing fans. This person only cares about keeping his cronies, but turns a blind eye to many capable and promising young people, allowing them to slip away. Under his leadership, Guoan has become nothing but a name without a soul! After Zhonghe Group took over Guoan, it was hoped that they would bring new vitality, but it turned out to be just an empty shell disguised as Beijing. How can there be the essence of Beijing if one does not understand its flavor? They simply do not understand the hearts of Guoan fans! Renewing contracts with Wang Gang and Chi Zhongguo occupied precious registration spots, while Zhang Xizhe's performance plummeted after renewing his contract, lacking stamina. Such operations are hindering the transition between old and new players, ruining the bright future of Guoan! In fact, Guoan once had a short period where they raised a "youth storm." Back then, Stanley led a group of young players, intending to replace the older players and create a new Guoan. But what happened? In the second year, he was fired due to poor results, and the young players were "dispersed," while the older players returned to the field. What exactly…

Here it is! Serginho arrives in Beijing with his family, reveals the progress of naturalization, and boasts about taking the national team to the World Cup Serginho has recently become quite popular. As soon as he arrived in Beijing, he was surrounded by reporters asking questions. Everyone wants to know what changes this player, who is about to be naturalized, can bring to Chinese football, especially since the national team is currently in great need of help. The first thing Serginho did upon returning to Beijing was to handle the naturalization procedures. He told reporters that he particularly wants to get a Chinese passport as soon as possible so that he can participate in important national team matches. He thinks that the current national team's tactics are too conservative, always playing with five defenders, which is boring to watch. Last September, he watched the national team's match against Saudi Arabia in Dalian. That match really made him shake his head. Despite having more players and scoring a goal, they ended up conceding two goals, which was frustrating to watch. He believes that the national team should change its tactics and not always retreat to defend. They should dare to push forward and play more offensively. However, whether these ideas can be realized depends on what the head coach, Ivan, thinks. Nowadays, the cost of naturalization is much lower than before. Unlike the past when it could cost several hundred million yuan, this time the amount spent may not even be as much as his annual salary, which significantly reduces the…

Dust Settles! FA Official Announcement: 3 Teams Fail to Qualify: 8-time Champion Guangzhou Team + Super League Cangzhou Lions Included Focusing on sports news, paying attention to Chinese football. On January 6th, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association officially announced the list of clubs qualified for the 2025 season's professional league on its official website. This list covers the three levels of professional leagues: Super League, China League One, and China League Two, with a total of 52 clubs participating in the qualification review. Among them, 49 clubs successfully obtained the qualification for the new season. Unfortunately, three clubs, Cangzhou Lions from the Super League, Guangzhou Team from China League One, and Hunan Xiangtan from China League Two, failed to pass the qualification review. If there is no turnaround in the future, they may disappear from the map of Chinese professional football. Previously, while announcing the qualification list, the Football Association also made it clear that for clubs that did not obtain qualification due to wage arrears and debts, it will continue to follow up and handle them according to relevant regulations. This statement has aroused widespread attention from fans and media people. After all, the problem of wage arrears in clubs has always been a chronic disease in Chinese football, and this statement by the Football Association shows its determination to solve this problem. After the announcement of the list, Li Xuan, a media person from "Football," analyzed the three clubs that failed to qualify. Li Xuan pointed out that many clubs that only do accounting but have not…

On January 6th, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced the list of clubs eligible for the 2025 season, with Guangzhou FC (Chinese Super League), Guangzhou Evergrande (China League One), and Hunan Billows (China League Two) notably absent. A total of 49 clubs have been granted eligibility. The CFA has stated that clubs that failed to obtain eligibility due to wage arrears will be dealt with in accordance with regulations. The official announcement from the CFA listed other matters as follows: (1) Due to some clubs applying for changes in their registered member associations and club names, the CFA will issue a separate notice after the completion of relevant change procedures. (2) For clubs that did not obtain eligibility due to wage arrears, the CFA will continue to follow up and handle them according to relevant regulations. From the CFA's official announcement, it appears that the CFA is indeed serious about dissolving Guangzhou FC and has shown no mercy, directly ordering the team to disband and withdraw from the China League One. The reason given by the CFA for dissolving Guangzhou FC does not hold water. On December 19th last year, the CFA published the second batch of debt repayment lists, showing that all teams in the three levels of professional leagues had completed debt repayments, including Guangzhou FC, Hunan Billows, and Cangzhou Mighty Lions. Former players such as Wei Shihao, Yang Liyu, and Yan Dinghao formed a trio to demand wages, filing complaints against Guangzhou FC for still owing salaries. However, after communication, they have withdrawn their lawsuits. Despite reaching…

With just over two months remaining until the resumption of the 18-strong competition, the national football team will organize a new training session on January 8 to enter the preparatory state in advance. Additionally, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, who are in the same group, have already completed the Arabian Gulf Cup, while Indonesia has concluded the Southeast Asian Championship, with coach Ivankovic closely monitoring these opponents. As one of the main opponents for the national football team's bid for fourth place, Indonesia is set to make significant moves. First, several Dutch players have expressed their willingness to obtain Indonesian citizenship and join the Indonesian national team. Second, South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong faces the possibility of being sacked. According to the latest news from Indonesian media okezone, an insider from the Indonesian Football Association revealed a major scoop: they plan to invite the 73-year-old European coaching legend Louis van Gaal to coach the Indonesian national team. The chairman of the Indonesian Football Association, Erick Thohir, plans to visit the Netherlands personally next month to meet with Van Gaal. It is reported that Indonesia's intention to replace the coach stems from two reasons. Firstly, under Shin Tae-yong's leadership, Indonesia finished the first six games of the 18-strong competition with only six points, ranking third in the group. However, the overall performance was not entirely satisfactory. After drawing 2-2 away with Bahrain, losing 1-2 to the national football team, and suffering a 0-4 defeat at home to Japan, the coaching staff led by Shin Tae-yong faced criticism. Secondly, Indonesia is massively naturalizing…

Translation of the article content into English: The Chinese Football Association has announced the final list of teams that have passed the entry requirements. Among them, three teams—Cangzhou Mighty Lions from the Chinese Super League (CSL), Guangzhou FC from the China League One, and Hunan Billows from the China League Two—have failed to meet the criteria and are facing disbandment. Meizhou Hakka will replace one of these teams in the CSL, which is closely related to Dalian Yiben. The relegation battle for Dalian Yiben has shifted from Cangzhou to Meizhou Hakka. These two teams have a special connection; last season, Meizhou loaned Kotnik to Dalian, helping the team secure promotion. With the entry process completed, transfer activities for CSL teams will gradually increase. Dalian Yiben has been training in Haikou for several days, where many CSL teams are also conducting their winter training. Several friendly matches have been scheduled, including games against Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua, and Chongqing Long. Players such as Huang Zihao, Cao Haiqing, and Wang Chengkai have joined the training sessions. Dalian Yiben is currently most in need of central defenders and right backs. According to Liu Xiangyu, a reporter from Football News, Dalian Yiben has targeted a national-level central defender and an attacking player for domestic transfers. In the current transfer market, the most suitable national-level central defender who is available is He Guan from Shanghai Port. Over the past two seasons, he has been on loan elsewhere. If he were to join Dalian Yiben, it would significantly strengthen the defensive line, allowing Jin Pengfei to…

The latest training list of the national football team has reminded me of the days when I used to watch football. Back then, the national team still had Wu Lei leading the charge and Jiang Guangtai holding the fort. Although the results were not great, at least there was something to look forward to. Now, with the new and old players being replaced, it's as if I don't even recognize the team anymore. I don't even know who to expect to score when watching a match. The current situation of the national team is completely different from before. Head coach Ivan has particularly high requirements for physical fitness, which has caused many technically skilled but physically unfit players to lose their chances of selection. This change is quite poignant. Some players are indeed technically skilled, but because they can't keep up with the physical fitness, they can't even enter the training list now. This kind of situation would never have happened before. The current training intensity of the national team is particularly high, and each training session is like going to war. Many veterans really can't handle this training rhythm. Ivan's training methods are completely different from those of previous coaches. He pays more attention to the players' physical confrontation and running ability, which makes it difficult for many technically skilled players to adapt. The team's current training content mainly focuses on physical fitness and free kicks, which shows that Ivan has identified where the team's shortcomings lie. Some players complain privately that the training is too tiring, but there's…

Recently, the transfer market in the Chinese Super League has been quite active. Players are increasingly focusing not just on big contracts, but on stable paychecks. Many players now prioritize clubs that can ensure stable income over simply choosing the highest bidder. This shift has made certain clubs particularly attractive. Teams like Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, and Chengdu Rongcheng have caught the attention of domestic players due to their financial stability and well-run operations, ensuring reliable salary payments. The business environment and financial status of football clubs in China are no longer secrets. In recent years, several clubs have faced financial turmoil, mismanagement, and wage arrears scandals. However, football is more than just playing the game; it relies on a strong financial backing. Without funds, even the best players would struggle. Domestic player transfers are no longer solely about which club is willing to spend the most money. Players now emphasize the importance of receiving consistent wages. A club's poor management, despite offering high contracts, is not an attractive proposition for players. Beijing Guoan, for example, has a strong financial background and stable operations, with no significant issues in salary payments. They quickly resolved a wage arrears issue following a FIFA penalty, demonstrating their operational competence. Shanghai Port, known for its substantial financial resources, is a top choice for domestic players, as it guarantees salaries without worrying about failed transfers. Shanghai Shenhua has also seen significant improvements in its business operations, thanks to the support of Juss Group, resolving historical issues and entering a fast track in team operations. Chengdu…

Translation of the content: During the off-season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), five clubs have completed coaching changes, including Beijing Guoan, Zhejiang Team, Wuhan Three Towns, Qingdao Hainiu, and Shenzhen New Pegasus City. At the end of the CSL 24 season, Beijing Guoan parted ways with Suarez in a peaceful manner. Replacing him is former Barcelona coach Quique Setien. Setien is a typical Spanish-style coach who advocates attacking football and prefers possession play, insisting on keeping the ball on the ground. His tactical system should be quite suitable for Beijing Guoan, which currently has many young players with ideas. Zhejiang Team has parted ways with Jodi, and the new coach is likely to be Raul Caneda, a close associate of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The progress so far indicates that both the Zhejiang Team's coaching selection group and Caneda are satisfied with each other, and only need the final approval from the management. Coach Cado-Rodriguez, who led Wuhan Three Towns in the CSL 24 season, has joined the Japanese J-League team, Kashiwa Reysol. It is reported that replacing him will be Portuguese coach Felipe Martins. This coach has been active in the Portuguese league and achieved his best result by leading his team to promotion to the Primeira Liga. The new coach of Qingdao Hainiu is Li Xiaopeng, the former national team coach, who coached Cangzhou Mighty Lions last season. Li, a native of Qingdao, has also coached Qingdao before, making his return a triumphant homecoming. Joining Li Xiaopeng at Qingdao Hainiu is also former international player Hao…