Unexpectedly, another warm-up match during the winter break has left fans surprised as the title contenders conceded three goals in just eight minutes, suffering a 3-2 reversal at the hands of the promoted team. Fans are now saying that letting go of one player was a mistake! Among the current Chinese Super League teams, there are not many capable of challenging for the championship. Besides the Shanghai duo, only Beijing Guoan stands a chance, with Chengdu Rongcheng still lacking in strength. Beijing Guoan's goal has always been to strive for the top, not necessarily to win first place, but to inspire the team and encourage players to be enterprising and fearless in the face of difficulties. In the 2024 season, Beijing Guoan missed out on the championship, but they did secure a spot in the AFC Champions League thanks to Shanghai Port's double championship. For the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan is undoubtedly aiming to improve further, so they made adjustments to their squad during the winter transfer window, releasing five players, including two veterans Zhang Chengdong and Yu Dabao, as well as foreign player Mamadou. During the winter break, Beijing Guoan's biggest gain was securing Serginho, allowing the team to have an additional foreign player for the new season, making the club a strong contender for the 2025 Chinese Super League title. After releasing players and bringing in new signings, the team naturally needs time to gel. On January 21st, Beijing Guoan faced newly promoted Dalian Yingbo in a friendly match. In terms of starting lineups, Dalian Yingbo only fielded…

The development process of China's football youth team has always been a topic of great interest, and the recent rise of the China 09 National Youth Team has brought new hope to Chinese football. The growth trajectory and achievements of this team reflect the initial success of the reform of China's football youth training system, and also reflect the bright prospects for the future development of Chinese football. In a highly anticipated invitational match recently held in Hubei, the Hubei U16 men's football team defeated the strong Korean Suwon Samsung U16 team with a lopsided score of 6:0. This victory is not just a simple match result, but also an important symbol of the improvement in the strength of Chinese youth football. There are several members of the China 09 National Youth Team in the Hubei U16 men's football team, among whom Wan Xiang, hailed as the core of the team, stands out for his outstanding individual ability and team cooperation awareness displayed in the game. In addition to Wan Xiang, the team also includes young players such as Kuang Zhaolei, Huang Zijie, and Li Dongchen who have received football training overseas. These young players who have studied abroad have brought advanced tactical concepts and international perspectives to the team, greatly enhancing the overall strength of the team. Looking back at an important friendly match last year, the China 09 National Youth Team defeated the Korean team with a score of 4:1. This victory not only proved the strength of these young players, but more importantly, it demonstrated their confidence…

Former Shanghai Shenhua and Shandong Taishan head coach Valeri Nepomniachtchi was interviewed, where he compared Chinese footballers with Russian footballers. Nepomniachtchi expressed his views, stating that it is difficult to instill a professional mentality in Chinese players, who tend to lose their professionalism immediately after joining the national team. He also mentioned that Chinese players are very talented, and their natural abilities are not inferior to those of Russian footballers. Nepomniachtchi said, "It's hard for me to judge because I've been involved in Chinese football for over 20 years. Therefore, the level there has probably improved. Everyone knows that the development of Chinese football is wave-like, with large amounts of money coming in and then leaving. They start buying star players, and then they close the project again. So, I have no comment on the current state of Chinese football. But I can say that Chinese footballers are very talented. If we're talking purely about the Chinese, this is certain. Their talent is no worse than that of Russian players." Nepomniachtchi further explained, "Another thing is that the concept of professional players in China is very different from that in Russia. I always felt that when a Chinese footballer reaches a high level, such as joining the national team, they immediately lose their professionalism; they already consider themselves stars. When I tried to explain to such a player that they must maintain their level, they would reply, 'Are you kidding? My jersey has already sold five million pieces.' Therefore, instilling a professional mentality in Chinese footballers is extremely challenging. As…

On the afternoon of January 13th, Zhao Mingjian interacted with fans during a live broadcast, discussing topics ranging from football to personal life. His words were sincere and tinged with humor, creating a relaxed and spontaneous atmosphere that conveyed his down-to-earth demeanor. His live broadcast was not limited to technical discussions but also included many stories about his personal life and experiences within and outside the football circle, which were both entertaining and inspiring. At the beginning of the live broadcast, Zhao Mingjian brought up a topic that fans were particularly interested in - the introduction of foreign players. Zhao Mingjian stated that Ali Mi's transfer had "fallen through," which disappointed some fans. According to the information he disclosed, Ali Mi did not join the team, and Dalian's recruitment plan would continue to advance. However, he also reminded everyone that the club's recruitment this year was very targeted, especially in the midfield defensive position. Zhao Mingjian was confident in the club's recruitment this time, believing that they had chosen foreign players who performed well in other Chinese Super League teams, avoiding blind following of trends. When discussing Enbalo's situation, Zhao Mingjian's tone carried a hint of helplessness. He believed that Enbalo's performance did not meet expectations. Although the player's ball control ability was not bad, he lacked outstanding breakthroughs and creativity, which often led to doubts about his performance in matches. For Dalian, choosing the right foreign player is crucial rather than just trying out any famous player. Subsequently, fans mentioned Zhao Mingjian's ball skills, especially his crossing technique. Curious…

"Ivan Highly Concerned, Future Core of National Football Team's Midfield Exposed, 20 New Stars, or Successor to Zheng Zhi"

The hearts of football fans once again rise and fall with the fate of the national team. Although the national team has spared no effort on the field, what excites the fans even more is that Saudi Arabia and Bahrain drew 0-0, and Japan and Australia also drew 1-1. This night, it seems that the hope of the national team qualifying has been quietly lit, even though they suffered three consecutive defeats before, the door to the World Cup has not completely closed. Speaking of the national team's this time to impact the World Cup, our goal is very clear, that is to enter the top four first, after all, the top two positions are fierce competition. Now look at the points table, the national team is only two points away from the third and fourth place, this gap, work hard can catch up. Japan and Australia drew, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain also shook hands in peace, this is simply a big gift sent to the national team. The fans are so happy that it's like the New Year. Back then, the national team could enter the top 18, also with the help of all the brothers and sisters in Asia. Take Singapore's goalkeeper Sunny as an example, he played bravely in that game, directly making Thailand lose their temper, and we were able to advance. Now in the top 18, the fans found that this good luck is still continuing. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, these two teams, did not win or lose, which is simply good news to cheer…

The first match of the World Cup qualifiers' Asian zone top 18 has chilled the hearts of Chinese football fans! Our national team players have truly given everyone a "surprise," not only ranking last in Group C but also setting an astonishing goal difference record: -7! This number is colder than the ice at the North Pole, making one wonder: Are we here to play football or to set new historical records? But don't lose heart, fellow football fans! This is just the beginning, with 9 more matches waiting for us to "challenge." Imagine if we could sneakily grab 1 point when facing teams like Saudi Arabia and Australia, the "big brothers," and add victories over Bahrain and Indonesia, the "little brothers," we might even mix it up for fourth place in the group. It's like an exam; passing is enough—our goal is not to be eliminated! We must mention our head coach, Ivanković. This "foreign coach" did not blame the players after the 0-7 defeat to Japan. Hey, what a "good guy"! Not everyone sees it that way. Let me elaborate. After this crushing defeat, even the bigwigs of our Football Association couldn't sit still. The FA Chairman Song Kai and Vice-Chairman Xu Jiren personally visited the national team to encourage the players. This scene is almost like a teacher comforting students who failed an exam, saying, "It's okay, try again next time." The upcoming matches are even more nerve-wracking. On September 10th at 8 PM, the national team will face Saudi Arabia at home in Dalian. That's going…

The Chinese national football team has just concluded their winter training in Haikou, and everyone was hoping for some fresh momentum. However, they were met with a devastating piece of news - Serginho and Little Oscar are unlikely to be able to participate in the World Cup qualifiers in March. This is not because they are unable to play, but because the naturalization procedures have not been completed in time. With less than a month left, if the procedures are not finalized, they will only be able to play in the Chinese Super League (CSL) as foreign players, and will not be able to wear the national team's jersey. Time has become the biggest enemy, and on February 18th, when the winter transfer window for the CSL closes, whether Serginho and Little Oscar can be naturalized in time becomes a matter of life or death. Otherwise, these two players will have to continue playing as foreigners and will not be able to appear on the national team's roster. The pressure on the clubs is even greater; they have spent money, but the players cannot contribute to the national team, which would be a waste. Will they continue to push for naturalization or choose to let go and wait until next year? Clubs are very shrewd in their calculations; when naturalization does not go smoothly, no one wants to be the scapegoat. However, the issue of naturalizing players is not only about the losses of the clubs but also directly affects the future of the national team. These two players are…

This data should reflect to some extent the success or failure of a team's recruitment, or the status of a new player in the eyes of the team's head coach. That is the ranking of Chinese women's football players who joined new teams in the European women's league this season and their counterparts in terms of playing time in the league. Here are the statistics for our female players after their new transfers this season: London City Lionesses introduced a total of 13 players, excluding one long-term injured player and one loaned-out player. Among the 11 new signings, Shen Mengyu ranked 8th in playing time. West Ham United Women introduced a total of 9 players, excluding two loaned-out players. Among the 7 new signings, Li Mengwen ranked 5th in playing time. Dijon FCO Féminin introduced a total of 7 players, with Wang Yanwen ranking 5th in playing time. Bayer Leverkusen Women introduced a total of 6 players, with Shen Menglu ranking 5th in playing time. Lazio Women introduced a total of 7 players, with Yang Lina ranking 7th in playing time. Honestly speaking, this is the status of our overseas players among the new signings of their respective teams. They can hardly provide significant help to their new teams. Moreover, among the five of them, only Li Mengwen and Wang Yanwen have managed to rank within the top 11 in playing time for their teams so far in the league. Unexpectedly, the third-best ranking is Shen Menglu. Therefore, their current situation in Europe is a true reflection of the reality…

Recently, according to media reports, Delgado, who had just renewed his contract with Shandong Taishan, is set to leave the team again. His next destination will be a loan move to Chengdu Rongcheng, which has left many Shandong fans in awe of this surprising move. First, according to Transfermarkt, Delgado's contract with Shandong Taishan was due to expire on December 31, 2024. When Shandong Taishan started their winter training in Shanghai, Delgado did not return to the team in time. In this situation, Shandong fans believed that the club must not have renewed Delgado's contract. After all, Delgado's performance last season for Shandong Taishan was mixed. On one hand, Delgado scored efficiently for Shandong Taishan, often scoring goals in limited playing time. Judging by the goal-scoring statistics alone, Delgado ranked among the top in the team. On the other hand, Delgado's style of play was too lackadaisical; he would stand there with a blank stare when he lost possession, showing no intention of tracking back defensively. As a result, Delgado was criticized by Luneng fans as a "stroller." In summary, Luneng fans could understand the club's decision not to renew Delgado's contract. Just when everyone thought Delgado was likely to leave Shandong Taishan, he suddenly returned to the club's training base and confirmed it with a photo. At this point, Luneng fans thought that Delgado's fate with Luneng might experience a major reversal. There was hope that Delgado would sign a new contract with Luneng and continue to play for the club next season. As we all know, Delgado will…