The Olympics is a grand sports event, but there are also cases in history where it has suffered severe losses, such as the Beijing, Athens, and Tokyo Olympics, which have all been painful lessons. The skyrocketing costs and economic lessons, as well as the operation of venues after the Olympics, are also the biggest problems plaguing countries around the world. Looking at the global situation, many host cities have faced difficulties in supporting the high maintenance costs of venues and facilities, and some have even led to economic recession. So, 16 years ago, how has China's investment of 3.4 billion yuan in building the Bird's Nest fared in terms of subsequent operation and utilization? Has it been a gain or a loss? Where does the annual maintenance cost of over 80 million come from? In August 2008, athletes and coaches from 204 participating countries and regions around the world gathered in China to participate in the 29th Summer Olympics. As the host country, we did not disappoint, eventually topping the Olympic medal table with 51 gold medals, becoming the first Asian country to reach the top of the gold medal standings in Olympic history. On August 24, 2008, the Beijing Olympics came to a successful conclusion. This 17-day sports feast captured countless memorable moments and left behind many unforgettable memories. However, after the celebration, when the sacred flame was extinguished and the flag lowered, the operation of the Olympic venues became the biggest challenge. Building the Bird's Nest was no small feat, requiring significant time and effort. After its completion,…

According to official media "Dong Qiu Di" report, former head coach of the Chinese women's football team and former head coach of Shandong Taishan Club, Hao Wei, has completed his first trial sentence. Ultimately, his sentence is roughly equivalent to that of Jin Jingdao, Gu Chao, and others, and Hao Wei's name should appear on the second batch of banned lists. Previously, Jin Jingdao, a player from Shandong Taishan Club, was sentenced to three years in prison and appeared on the first batch of banned lists. Therefore, Hao Wei's sentence should also be three years. Since Hao Wei served as the head coach of the Chinese women's national team in 2013, he is also the second former national football team coach to be sentenced after Li Tie. In the entire anti-corruption case in the Chinese football world, Li Tie, the former head coach of the Chinese men's national team, was the first breakthrough. Subsequently, through Li Tie, a large number of Chinese football practitioners were gradually implicated, and they were roughly divided into two important lines: the Chinese Football Association and the Chinese Super League. Among them, the "anti-corruption key area" in the Chinese Super League is Shandong Taishan Football Club. Among the many people arrested, the most attention was paid to four individuals: former head coach Hao Wei, South Korean foreign aid Sun Zhunhao, and two Chinese players, Guo Tianyu and Jin Jingdao. First, let's talk about Jin Jingdao. He is the most critical figure in the case where multiple matches were manipulated. He was even previously speculated by…

The big news is out - Cannavaro has arrived! Dinamo Zagreb, the Croatian powerhouse, has officially announced the appointment of Fabio Cannavaro as their new head coach. The "Golden Ball Defender" has finally found a new home and will make his debut on January 3rd to prepare for the winter training. With 22 league titles, 16 cup victories, and a UEFA Cup trophy, this is indeed a high starting point for Coach Car! Although Dinamo Zagreb has brought in Coach Car, their trust in him is not yet at full capacity, as they have offered him a short-term contract. What does this mean? It's like a "probation period," where he must deliver results before discussing a renewal. To be fair, the big clubs aren't foolish; while Coach Car has Serie A experience, he hasn't yet proven himself at a European powerhouse, so it's reasonable to start with a "short-term trial." Coach Car is truly a stand-up guy. He was owed 1 million euros by Guangzhou FC and angrily took them to FIFA, almost causing their new season entry to fall through. However, at a critical moment, Coach Car softened his heart and withdrew the lawsuit, giving his old club a lifeline. Speaking of which, we must criticize Guangzhou FC's actions. Coach Car had agreed to a settlement with Guangzhou FC, with each installment to be repaid slowly at 200,000 RMB, but what happened? Nothing but silence! The money didn't arrive on time, and the settlement agreement was nullified! At this point, Coach Car could have continued the lawsuit, but he…

The latest training squad list for the national football team has been released, featuring 8 new additions and 3 omissions from the previous period, with 2 surprising exclusions and 1 player who should have retired earlier! In preparation for the crucial upcoming match against Saudi Arabia, the national football team is set to commence a new training camp. A total of 32 players have been selected for this training session, from which 9 will ultimately be cut, with these 9 likely to come from among the newcomers. However, if any of the new faces manage to make a strong impression on the coaching staff during the training, they stand a good chance of securing their place. Compared to the previous national team roster, 8 new players have been added: Jian Tao, Han Pengfei, Wu Shaocong, Wumiti Jiang, Huang Zhengyu, Maiwulong, Yang Liyu, and Hou Yongyong. The three players who did not make the cut are Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper who recently transferred from Wuhan Three Towns to Chengdu Rongcheng, Jiang Guangtai, the defender from the 2024 season champions Shanghai Port, and forward Wu Lei. The omission of Jiang Guangtai and Wu Lei came as a surprise to fans. Both Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai are undisputed mainstays in both their clubs and the national team, often being the key players. Since his naturalization, Jiang Guangtai has been the only naturalized player consistently playing for the national team, significantly stabilizing the defense. His exclusion from this selection was indeed unexpected for fans. There are two reasons behind Jiang Guangtai's omission. Firstly,…

The Chinese national football team has announced its latest training squad, which includes a total of 32 players. Among them, three newcomers have been selected for the national team for the first time: Hou Yongyong, Wumiti Jiang, and Maiwulang. The selection of these three players demonstrates Ivan Kovic's strong determination to rejuvenate the national team! In this national team list, the major contributors are Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua, and Shandong Taishan, three traditional powerhouse teams. These teams have been strong since the Jia A period and remain highly competitive to this day, demonstrating their deep roots! This season's Chinese Super League champion, Shanghai Port, only has two players selected: Yan Junling and Wei Zhen. From this list, it can be seen that Ivan Kovic's lineup still focuses on young players, with many veterans not selected and unlikely to be selected for the national team in the future! Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai from Shanghai Port did not make the national team this time due to injuries. Considering their outstanding abilities, they are indispensable for the future national team! Zhang Linpeng and Li Ang, who were frequent members of the national team before, were not selected this time. Zhang Linpeng is already 35 years old, and Li Ang is also 31 years old. Both players have shown obvious declines in form and are unlikely to be selected for the national team in the future! Among other players, Wu Xi, Xie Pengfei, and Gao Tianyi from Shanghai Shenhua, Liu Binbin from Shandong Taishan, and Liu Dianzuo from Wuhan Three Towns were not…

Hello everyone, I'm your blogger Gui Zai. Today, let's talk about a heavyweight figure in Chinese football - Li Xiaopeng. After experiencing the ups and downs as the head coach of the national team, this former Shandong Luneng meritorious coach has finally chosen an unusual path - returning to his hometown to coach Qingdao Hainiu. This decision not only demonstrates his infinite love and dedication to football but also allows us to see the sentiment and responsibility that a professional coach should have. Li Xiaopeng's return to coaching Qingdao Hainiu is a decision with great symbolic significance in his career. As a representative figure of Shandong football, Li Xiaopeng won widespread acclaim from fans during his time at Luneng for his stable tactical layout and deep football heritage. Although he was unable to leave his name on the honor roll of top league championships, the feat of leading the team into the FA Cup final twice is enough to prove that his coaching ability cannot be underestimated. After experiencing the brief ups and downs of the national team's coaching position, Li Xiaopeng did not choose to escape or retreat but bravely faced the challenges and proved his worth with practical actions. This time, he chose to return to his hometown to coach Qingdao Hainiu, which is not only a nostalgic look back at his football sentiment but also a deep friendship towards the development of his hometown's football. Looking back on Li Xiaopeng's coaching career, it can be described as eventful and full of legendary color. During his time at…

Evergrande has caused harm to many people, and many families have been destroyed because of it. Are you one of them? As the old saying goes, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west." Back then, Evergrande was truly in its heyday within the real estate industry, like a rising star with great momentum. At that time, housing prices were skyrocketing, and everyone seemed bewitched, believing that buying a house was a surefire investment, a direct route to a happy life. Evergrande took advantage of this fervor, expanding aggressively by building properties and engaging in financial management, creating a bustling scene that made it the industry's benchmark and a trusted brand for people to rely on. Who could have predicted that in the blink of an eye, the situation would take a drastic turn for the worse? Evergrande suddenly found itself mired in difficulties, teetering on the brink. This caught everyone off guard, especially those who had high hopes for the company, now finding themselves caught off-guard. What exactly happened? How are the ordinary people caught up in this storm supposed to carry on with their lives? Has all the previous prosperity really dissipated like passing clouds? Evergrande's problems have truly had a domino effect, with the most unfortunate being the innocent civilians. Let's start with the homebuyers, most of whom are ordinary workers, working tirelessly day and night, hoping to own a home in the city. To buy an Evergrande property, some people spent every penny they had saved over the years, shamelessly borrowing from relatives and friends,…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the official Chinese national football team announced the latest training squad list, with a total of 32 players selected. According to their respective clubs, Beijing Guoan has the most players with 7 selected, undoubtedly becoming the biggest winner. The selected players are Li Lei, Wang Ziming, Zhang Yuning, Cao Yongjing, Lin Liangming, Yang Liyu, and Han Jiaqi. Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua each have 6 players selected, following closely behind. They are Wang Dalei, Li Yuan, Gao Zhunyi, Huang Zhengyu, Mai Wulang, Xie Weneng, Fernandinho, Yang Zexiang, Xu Haoyang, Wang Haijian, Zhu Chenjie, and Jiang Shenglong. The Chinese Super League champions, Shanghai Shenhua, only have two players selected, Yan Junling and Wei Zhen. Chengdu Rongcheng has three players selected, Wei Shihao, Jian Tao, and Hu Hetao. The former Chinese Super League champions, Wuhan Three Towns, have two players selected, Tao Qianglong and Wu Mitijiang. It is worth noting that Wu Mitijiang, born in 2004, became the main central defender for Wuhan Three Towns at the start of the 2024 season. However, during an away match against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in August, Wu Mitijiang suffered a severe head injury and was later diagnosed with a depressed skull fracture on the right parietal temporal bone, for which he underwent surgery. Wu Mitijiang had already participated in the U21 national team training last month and his recovery has been quite good. It is understood that Ivan Kozlovic has repeatedly observed Wu Mitijiang and is quite impressed with his performance. Other players selected for the latest national team training…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Chinese men's national football team announced its first training roster for the New Year. The highly anticipated Hou Yongyong has been selected, along with Yang Liyu, Wu Shaoc

The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League is about to open, and teams are accelerating their recruitment efforts. For the veteran powerhouse Shandong Taishan, this offseason is very urgent in terms of strengthening the lineup, especially in terms of foreign aid. Last season, Taishan's poor performance was largely due to the lack of foreign aid. Therefore, if they want to achieve something in the new season, they must strengthen and upgrade their foreign aid. Currently, there has been no substantial progress in Taishan's foreign aid reinforcement. In fact, during this offseason, Taishan is very hopeful for one person, that is, Leonardo, whose loan period has expired. In recent seasons, Leonardo has always been loaned out, and his performance has already proven himself and won the recognition of fans. As the league's golden boot shooter, Taishan fans definitely look forward to him returning to play for Taishan. However, to the disappointment of the fans, such a super forward who is highly anticipated by the fans, Shandong Taishan chose not to renew the lease, but instead considered selling him directly to Zhejiang team. According to reporter Miao Yuan's revelation, Zhejiang team is currently discussing the buyout with Taishan team, and Taishan team's decision undoubtedly makes the fans feel confused and puzzled. After all, Leonardo's return can greatly enhance Taishan's attacking power, especially when facing strong opponents, without his stable scoring point, the team's offensive efficiency will be greatly reduced. Moreover, from a competitive perspective, Taishan team does need a player like Leonardo. Leonardo not only has excellent personal ability, but…