On the evening of January 3rd, the Chinese Football Association announced a new list of players for the national team training camp. To our delight, we saw the name of Buyu Lang Mijiti, a promising newcomer from the TaiShan Club, on this list. The young and famous Buyu Lang Mijiti fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a national player before his 21st birthday. Among the 2004 age group of trainees at Luneng Football School, there are two "treasures": one is the forward killer He Xiaoke, and the other is the No. 9 half-player Buyu Lang. Both players have received much acclaim from insiders in the football circle. He Xiaoke, who has high self-expectations, went abroad a few years ago in hopes of growing faster, but due to various reasons, his performance did not meet expectations. In contrast, Buyu Lang, who stayed with the TaiShan team, had a smoother path. At the age of 18, he already represented Shandong TaiShan in the Super League. At the end of 2022, he contributed his first assist in the Super League during a match against Guangzhou Club, which was highly appreciated by Moises, the core midfielder of TaiShan at that time. Just as everyone thought Buyu Lang would quickly secure a starting position in TaiShan like Zhou Haibin and Cui Peng before him, the objective environment of TaiShan Club underwent significant changes. Choi Kang-hee, a South Korean, became the head coach of TaiShan, and he preferred to rely on his trusted players and veterans. Choi Kang-hee lacked patience in cultivating young players, causing many…

In the fiercely competitive green field of the Chinese Super League, central defenders over 1.9 meters tall are as rare and precious as treasures. Among them, Beijing Guoan boasts the most such players among the top four clubs. Shanghai Port finds it challenging to locate a central defender exceeding 1.9 meters in height among their players. Wei Zhen, standing at 1.89 meters, is an example of a player with remarkable skills but slightly lacking in "altitude." Similarly, Chengdu Rongcheng lacks towering central defenders, which weakens their aerial defense. Shandong Taishan has Marcel, valued at 50,000 euros, who just crosses the 1.9-meter threshold, but his presence in the 2025 CSL season remains uncertain, leaving fans anxious. Turning our attention to Shanghai Shenhua, Jiang Shenglong stands out like a tall tower among central defenders, using his height of over 1.9 meters to lead the team's aerial defense. Having been loaned out twice to Tianjin and Chongqing, he has now returned to Shenhua and become a core member. The mainstay, Enjadeu from Cameroon, stands at 1.90 meters tall and is a formidable presence on the field. He was selected for the best lineup in the 2023 season and fully committed in the 2024 season, playing 30 games with solid defense and contributing 3 goals and 1 assist in attack, making him a versatile asset that strikes fear into opponents. African foreign aid Mamadou stands at 1.91 meters, considered a "giant" among Malian players. His performance on the field is impressive, with many believing he outshines Enjadeu. However, with his contract expiring and no…

On December 19th, the Chinese sports world was shocked by the news that former sports bureau director Gou Zhongwen had been officially arrested. This news quickly spread online, attracting a lot of attention and discussion, with many netizens applauding the decision. During Gou Zhongwen's tenure, two table tennis champions, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua, also suffered greatly. So, what did he do, and why are people applauding? Sports Bureau Director Gou Zhongwen In fact, when Gou Zhongwen took office, he faced a lot of controversy. In everyone's view, Gou Zhongwen, who majored in electronic information management, did not have enough understanding of the sports industry. Could such an "outsider" manage the development of the sports industry well? Moreover, another candidate competing with Gou Zhongwen for the position of sports bureau director at that time was Cai Zhenhua, a table tennis player who had won multiple world championships. In everyone's subconscious mind, they would think that those engaged in the sports industry might better understand the management of the sports industry's development. However, facing the controversy, Gou Zhongwen did not respond much. He chose to give answers through actions. After taking office, Gou Zhongwen immediately started the three fires of a new official, hoping to achieve some achievements through bold and rapid reforms to gain everyone's recognition. However, these three fires each sparked even greater controversy. The First Fire Soon after taking office, Gou Zhongwen proposed a major reform of the national table tennis team. At that time, the coaching staff of the national table tennis team was mainly composed of…

Beijing Guoan has arranged a friendly match with Dalian Yingbo on January 17th. The two teams have a good relationship, and last season He Xiaqiang was loaned to Dalian Yingbo, achieving a win-win situation for both sides. However, seven national team players from Beijing Guoan will still be in training with the national team on the 17th, so the team will be playing with an incomplete squad. The third phase of winter training will see Beijing Guoan travel to Thailand for final preparations. Chengdu Rongcheng and Beijing Guoan are both very ambitious for the new season and are leading the way in terms of player acquisitions in the Chinese Super League. Beijing Guoan has retained three foreign players: Gouja, Abreu, and Engadu. They have not been quick to replace them, as the first two have already returned and can participate in the team's winter training on time. Engadu, however, will delay his return due to personal matters. These three players have proven their abilities and are among the top foreign players in the Chinese Super League. The first challenge for new head coach Setien will be that seven national team players, including Zhang Yuning and Lin Liangming, will leave for national team training on January 9th. The domestic core players will only be able to train under Setien for four days before returning to the team on January 19th. Shanghai Port's two foreign players, Oscar and Bargas, will not renew their contracts, which is a relief for their city rivals Shanghai Shenhua. This season, they have a chance to compete…

On the afternoon of January 3rd, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association announced a new national team training roster. A total of 32 national players were selected, with Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Alan all missing out due to injuries. Hou Yongyong, who was highly anticipated, finally received a call-up from Ivan Kozlovic, which was a great relief to many. In this latest training roster for the national team, Ivan not only called up Hou Yongyong, a previously uncapped naturalized player, but also called up two local rising stars, Buyu Lang Mijiti and Wumiti Jiang Yusup. Both of them are only 20 years old this year, with Buyu Lang Mijiti having been selected for the U21 national team before, while Wumiti Jiang Yusup has never even made it into the national youth team. Yet, Ivan dared to break the rules and promote this young defender into the national team, which truly requires extraordinary courage and vision. So, why did Ivan dare to simultaneously call up these two 20-year-old local rising stars into the national team? These two 20-year-old local rising stars, one a forward and the other a defender, represent the fresh blood of the national team's front line and backline. Buyu Lang Mijiti, as a member of the U21 national team, has already shown remarkable performance in the youth team, with his speed, technique, and shooting ability all ranking among the best of his peers. On the other hand, Wumiti Jiang Yusup, despite not even reaching the threshold of the national youth team, Ivan saw potential and possibility in…

In the fiercely competitive stage of the Chinese Super League (CSL), the rise of Yunnan Yukun Football Club has been astonishing. It's like an unexpected dark horse that has leapt into the spotlight, capturing the attention of fans. Indeed, this team that has just ascended to the CSL has become a potential stock for the future through a series of jaw-dropping transfer operations, especially after acquiring four powerful foreign players, significantly enhancing the team's overall strength. Like an invisible battle among the elite clubs, Yunnan Yukun is set to play a significant role in this competition. However, the team's rise was not achieved overnight. On the CSL stage, the once-glorious Guangzhou Evergrande shone like a superstar, while Yunnan Yukun, though relatively unknown, has made huge waves in the CSL competition through years of accumulation and substantial investment in the transfer market. Some say Yunnan Yukun is akin to the current Guangzhou Evergrande? This comparison is not without merit, as the team's lineup is now on par with any established giant. Let's discuss how this team has made a triple jump from lower leagues to the CSL in just a few years, breaking the monopoly of traditional strong teams through precise transfer operations. Yunnan Yukun's recent spending spree has indeed caught everyone's attention. They didn't just select players at random; they meticulously chose four powerhouse foreign players like Oscar, Zui, Mushegu, and Joni, names that immediately catch the eye. The addition of these new players has significantly increased Yunnan Yukun's competitiveness in the CSL, even making some traditional giants feel the…

The Chinese Football Association has announced the list for the January training camp in Haikou, which features several points of interest. The naturalized player Hou Yongyong has been selected for the first time, representing his strength as he plays in the Norwegian First Division. Also included is Wu Shaocong, who plays in the Polish league. However, due to injuries, Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai from the Port team were unable to make the cut. The Chinese men's football team plans to hold a training camp in Haikou, Hainan Province from January 9th to 18th, 2025. The coaching staff will be led by Ivan Kraljevic, who has been actively communicating with his assistants and team management regarding winter training matters. He has called up 32 players for this winter training session. Most of these players have participated in the current World Cup qualifiers or were called up by Ivan's team last year, making them familiar faces. Hou Yongyong had an outstanding performance in the 2024 season of the Norwegian First Division. As the attacking core of Lanhjem, he played 29 times, scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists, earning him both the Golden Boot and Best Player titles for the season. His excellent performance also raised his value to a personal record high of 400,000 euros. Looking at Beijing Guoan's situation, new coach Setien arrived in Beijing with his coaching staff in the early hours of January 4th and immediately underwent a physical examination. The team's key player Serginho also arrived in Beijing later that day. Members of the coaching staff…

The 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers are entering their most critical phase. As the competition approaches its final stages, strong teams from Asia are stepping up to secure their last chances for qualification. Among them, Japan has made everyone aware of its strength with a stunning 7-0 victory; while China suffered a painful defeat against Japan, post-match discussions about the future of the national team have become a national focus. At present, the World Cup qualifying spots are gradually being settled, with several traditional powerhouses almost firmly occupying their positions, while China's fate remains uncertain. From a seasonal perspective, the background of the matches is almost clear. Japan, South Korea, Iran, and Uzbekistan, these four teams have almost locked in their qualifying spots. For these strong teams, the remaining matches are merely for higher rankings and more favorable advancement situations. However, after China's crushing defeat at the hands of Japan, they have been pushed to the forefront of public attention. The originally hopeful Chinese team seems to have suddenly fallen into a massive dilemma. Japan's performance was breathtaking. If there was anything surprising about this match, it was Japan's strength and the near-perfect teamwork they displayed. From the start of the game, the gap between the two sides was extremely evident. Japan completely controlled the situation on the field, with an overwhelming offensive that shattered China's defense beyond recognition. Especially in the first round of matches, the final score of 7-0 shocked all spectators. Almost every goal was like a masterpiece deliberately crafted by the Japanese team; their offense was…

Translation of the article content into English: The first transfer window for the 2025 Chinese Super League will be from January 6 to February 18, 2025. Although there are still 4 days before the window opens, 16 teams have basically determined most of their personnel acquisitions and departures, with only some foreign players needing to wait a bit longer. Shanghai Port As the defending champions, Shanghai Port currently has limited actions, but it is not ruled out that there will be major surprises in terms of foreign player acquisitions, especially since both "big kings" have left. Domestic Players: The team has signed national-level players such as Tao Qianglong and Tomorrow. The only departure is young player Li Shenyuan, who was loaned to Changchun Yatai last season. Foreign Players: It is well-known that Oscar, Bargas, and Citadini have left. The expected new foreign signings are likely to be Brazilian players. Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua has set the goal of winning the championship for the new season, but their transfer moves are not significant, giving an impression of talking big with little investment. Fortunately, the team has a good age structure and strong bench depth. Domestic Players: No new players have been signed yet, as the domestic player reserves are sufficient. Departing players include retired Cao Yunding, contract-expired Wen Xiaojian, Jin Yangyang, Xu Yougang, and loaned-out Zhang Wei and Ma Zhen. Additionally, Xie Pengfei may also leave, though this is not yet confirmed. Foreign Players: Malele has left, and his replacement is the Serie B top scorer, Miracolo Meneiro (contract not yet…

On December 19, 2024, Gou Zhongwen, the director of China's General Administration of Sport, was arrested, shocking many people. In fact, as the highest-ranking "big shot" in China's sports world, Gou Zhongwen had already attracted a lot of attention when he was investigated in May. Now that he has finally been arrested, the internet is filled with people clapping and cheering, saying that if it weren't for him, Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua would not have been suppressed, and Chinese sports could have developed much better. So, what did Gou Zhongwen do to make him so unpopular? Information source: All the content stated in this article comes from reliable sources, which are detailed at the end of the article. Please watch rationally. Sports Director Gou Zhongwen In fact, as early as when Gou Zhongwen was first elected as the general director of the China Sports Bureau, the Internet was full of doubts and dissatisfaction about him. This is not because people have prejudice against him, nor is it questioning Gou Zhongwen's ability. After all, he graduated from Xidian University, holds degrees such as a master's degree in engineering and a doctorate in management, and is also a senior engineer at the researcher level, a real talent. The main problem is that from these achievements, we can see that Gou Zhongwen is a talent in the field of scientific research, and before that, he mainly worked in places like research and development centers and research institutes, and for sports, he is simply an "outsider." And his competitor for the director position…