Recently, the biggest scandal in domestic football is undoubtedly that of a 21-year-old Chinese professional footballer who was exposed to such a major scandal. At such a young age, he has already been with hundreds of women and even caused multiple pregnancies. It must be said that such an exposure is indeed speechless. Some fans expressed that it is no wonder that Chinese football cannot improve; how can one play well on the field with such a style? There is no strength or focus on the field, all used off the field. What surprised the fans somewhat is that the younger brother of this young player is also Zhang Yuning, the core main player of the national team. You know, Zhang Yuning has a very positive image among Chinese football players, and he is also very professional, playing football very well. But unexpectedly, he has a younger brother who has been exposed to such a scandal. A few days ago, someone suddenly exposed online that Zhang Yuning's younger brother, Zhang Yuquan, had a big scandal. At that time, a netizen named "Zhang Yuquan, when will you hide?" suddenly posted a long article on social media, denouncing Zhang Yuquan (currently playing for Shenzhen Xinpengcheng U21) for forcibly engaging in a relationship without the consent of both parties and causing her pregnancy, then disappearing irresponsibly. At that time, the netizen posted screenshots of some of their chat records online, leaving a message "The younger brother of the current national team, when do you want to hide?" and also @ed Zhang Yuquan and…

The latest training list for the Chinese men's national football team has been released, and Ivan has once again surprised us. In addition to the long-awaited Hou Yongyong finally being selected for the national team, Ivan has also set a new record for the national team with the inclusion of three Xinjiang players. This is the first time in the history of the Chinese men's national football team that this has happened. Among the three Xinjiang stars, two are only 20 years old and are making their first appearance in the national team! These three Xinjiang players are Bai Helamu, Maiwulang, and Wu Mitijiang. Bai Helamu was previously selected for Ivan's national team and is one of the young players that Ivan has focused on cultivating. He has also scored multiple goals in the World Cup qualifiers to repay his coach's trust. Now, he has firmly secured a spot in the national team. However, Maiwulang and Wu Mitijiang are the biggest surprises! Wu Mitijiang has a valuation of only 125,000 euros. Last season, he was promoted to the first team of Wuhan Three Towns in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Prior to that, he was playing in the China League Two. In just one year, he has gone from the League Two stage to the national team lineup, which is simply the most inspiring story in the history of Chinese football. He will also become the national team player with the lowest value at present. Similarly, Maiwulang, who is also only 20 years old, is Ivan's latest discovery. He has…

On January 3rd, the Chinese men's national football team announced its latest training squad list. From the 9th to the 18th of this month, the national team will be training in Haikou. This 32-man squad sees the continued absence of top star Wu Lei due to injury, while head coach Ivanković has called up many newcomers to continue the process of rejuvenation. Compared to the previous squad list announced in November last year for the preparation of the World Cup qualifiers' Asian zone 18-team round against Bahrain and Japan, there are significant changes: Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei did not make it into this squad list. Coach Ivan has called up eight new faces: Jian Tao, Han Pengfei, Wu Shaocong, Wu Mitijiang, Huang Zhengyu, Maiwulang, Yang Liyu, and Hou Yongyong. Of course, this is just a training squad list, and Coach Ivan's goal is to better understand and familiarize himself with the players through training, laying the groundwork for selecting players for the upcoming 18-team round. There are two major surprises in this national team squad list: Firstly, the national team has become younger. The average age of this 32-man squad is 26.7 years old, with only goalkeeper Wang Dalei being from the 80s generation. Eleven players, including Jian Tao, Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong, Hu Hetao, Wu Mitijiang, Xie Weneng, and Tao Qianglong, are post-00s. Two young players, Maiwulang Mijiti and Wu Mitijiang Yuspup, were both born in 2004. The rise of the post-00s generation has become a mainstay. Looking at the age structure, the selection of players…

Shandong Taishan: How Long Can They Afford to Wait? As Wuhan Three Towns and Shanghai Port are busy bringing in strong reinforcements and preparing for the new season, Shandong Taishan seems to be lagging behind with no visible moves in the transfer market. The club's pace of recruitment appears to have been put on hold, with rumored foreign players being denied one after another and the strengthening of the squad yet to materialize. Faced with this situation, fans can't help but wonder: Is the club planning a big move, or is it simply procrastinating and hesitating? The issue of foreign player recruitment at Taishan reflects a sense of bewilderment. From Aboubakar to Nene, and now to the currently favored Madruga, the club's efforts to bring in foreign talent have been likened to navigating a maze, with repeated attempts leading nowhere. In the fiercely competitive Chinese Super League (CSL), time waits for no one, and a slow start could mean falling behind. From a broader perspective, other CSL clubs have already started their recruitment early, especially strong teams like Wuhan Three Towns and Shanghai Port, who have completed multiple reinforcements in key positions. In contrast, Shandong Taishan's actions seem puzzling, as if they are waiting for an elusive "perfect opportunity." Madruga is currently the player most closely associated with Taishan in rumors. His versatility in attack and defense, particularly his accurate long passes and wide defensive coverage, could indeed address the team's current shortcomings in the central midfield position. If he were to form a midfield trio with Li Yuan and…

In the ever-changing landscape of football, Shandong Luneng has recently found itself embroiled in a significant turmoil. The revelation from the well-known journalist "Who's Good at Selling Cute" was like a bombshell, causing concern among the team's fans. It is said that the team faces the risk of being penalized with points deduction and demotion, which is a matter of great importance to the fans, as it concerns the stable development and status of the team in the league. This turmoil involves several personnel from Shandong Luneng. Coach Hao Wei, whose coaching ability and leadership role are self-evident; Jin Jingdao, whose active play on the field is an indispensable part of the team's tactics; Guo Tianyu, the young talent who was once the hope of the team's future but has now gone to play in Thailand; and Sun Zhunhao, who returned to South Korea but is currently unemployed due to a suspension order. These events are like a shroud of mist hanging over the team. "Who's Good at Selling Cute" further revealed that the final outcome for Hao Wei is similar to Jin Jingdao's, probably around three and a half years, expected to end in 2026. This news undoubtedly adds more uncertainty to the team's future development. Despite the official response from Shandong Luneng, stating that they will see each other in the next season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), this response did not completely calm the uneasy hearts of the fans. After all, the shadow of the team being penalized with points deduction and demotion remains like a…

The year 2024 has become a thing of the past, and as the new year bell of 2025 rings, the time for the resumption of the final four rounds of the top 18 qualifiers is drawing near. The highlight of Chinese football in 2025 will still be the World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region, with the Chinese men's national team making another push for qualification in the final stages. The national team's first appearance in 2025 will be an away challenge against Saudi Arabia, scheduled for 1 AM Beijing time on March 21, 2025. If the national team can create a miracle by defeating Saudi Arabia, the possibility of direct qualification will significantly increase. Saudi Arabia is a traditional powerhouse in Asian football, currently ranked 59th in the world and 8th in Asia. However, the entire year of 2024 was a disaster for the Saudi team. They were eliminated in the round of 16 at the Asian Cup at the beginning of the year, which was their worst performance in the competition. Then, in the last round of the group stage in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, they suffered a surprising home defeat to Jordan, resulting in Jordan taking the top spot in the group. Consequently, Saudi Arabia could only participate in the top 18 draw as a third-tier team and was ultimately placed in the "group of death," Group C. Mancini, the famous coach who led Italy to win the European Championship, came to coach Saudi Arabia after the Qatar World Cup. However, following the introduction of European…

Recently, blogger CSL Observer revealed that Hao Wei, former head coach of the Shandong Taishan team in the Chinese Super League, has also been sentenced! The news quickly sparked heated discussions and attention from fans and media. To be honest, Hao Wei's influence in the Chinese football world is no less than Li Tie. Public information shows that Hao Wei was born in 1976 and is from Zibo, Shandong. He played as a defender on the field. With outstanding talent, he began learning football in the fourth grade of elementary school. In those days, it was not easy to play football. In 1990, Hao Wei joined the Shandong youth team. In 1993, as the only player from Shandong, he was selected for the Jianlibao youth team to go abroad to Brazil. In 1998, due to the dissolution of the Jianlibao team, Hao Wei joined the Shandong Taishan team. Soon, Hao Wei became a key player for the team. In 1999, Hao Wei followed the Shandong Taishan team to win both the league and the FA Cup double championship. However, he was suspended by the club for assaulting his mother-in-law. Afterward, Hao Wei left the Shandong Taishan team. He later played for several teams including Shaanxi Guoli, Beijing Guoan, and Shenyang Jinde. In 2006, Hao Wei retired from Shenyang Jinde and embarked on a coaching career. In 2009, Hao Wei successfully led Shenyang Jinde to avoid relegation, but was dismissed in 2010 due to poor results. He then went to assist Li Xiaopeng as an assistant coach for the women's national…

As of the end of the off-season, both Shanghai giants, Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port men's football teams, have been empty-handed in terms of foreign aid recruitment. At the same time, Shanghai Shenhua has confirmed the departure of foreign aid player Marele, while Shanghai Port has confirmed the departure of foreign aid players Oscar and Bargas, which has attracted a lot of attention from fans regarding the recruitment of foreign aid for these two teams. Recently, it has been reported that both Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua are interested in the same foreign player, who is considered an upgrade for Shanghai Port's Oscar, while Shanghai Shenhua hopes he can help strengthen the midfield. However, when both Chinese Super League giants set their sights on him, his current team is likely to raise the price. Who is the foreign player that both Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua are competing for? He is Chiquinho, the midfielder currently playing for Olympiacos. It is reported that Chiquinho was born in 1995 and once played for Portuguese powerhouse Benfica, helping the team win the league championship and becoming a key member of the team. In 2024, Chiquinho joined Olympiacos and helped the team win the Europa Conference League title, with his goals and assists securing the championship for the team. Although Chiquinho's potential may not be as high as before, he is still a strong immediate contributor, which is evident from his transfer fee of up to 5 million euros. Clearly, both Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua hope to acquire this "brain" of the team…

As we step into 2025, the various national teams of Chinese men's football are fully prepared to launch a comprehensive offensive on the field, with a series of major competitions coming one after another. The national team is about to engage in the fierce 18-strong competition, while the Olympic team will strive in the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, the youth team aims for outstanding achievements in the U20 Asian Cup finals, and the junior team is also striving to showcase their style in the U17 Asian Cup finals. In addition, the subsequent reserve teams are actively preparing to take over, including the U18 national youth (07 age group) and U16 national junior (09 age group). It is worth noting that the U18 national youth team will become the eligible team to participate in the 2027 U20 Asian Cup, however, the qualifiers are scheduled for September 2026, which makes it difficult for the current age group of the national youth team to officially form. Given this, at present, training camps or selection camps can only be organized under the names of "training camp" or "selection camp." At the same time, the head coach has not been determined yet, and the 44-year-old Zheng Zhi has become the hottest candidate for the head coach. Half a month ago, the Football Association successfully held the second phase of the 2007 age group elite player training camp this year at the beautiful Hainan Mission Hills Training Base in Haikou. In this training camp, most of the players are expected to become the backbone of the…

With the ringing of the New Year's bell, the annual "winter window" is also approaching. For professional clubs, the two most important things at this stage are: first, finding suitable transfer targets. Some veterans have retired, and mid-career players are seeking higher platforms, which has left vacancies in some clubs, and the transfer market is heating up. Second, entering the winter training phase, involving trials for new recruits, clubs are looking for suitable locations, with some teams going overseas for training. Regardless of where they are located, the quality of winter training will be the key to the success or failure of the new season. Based on past information, there will be significant changes for the Taishan Club in the new season. Familiar faces such as Sun Guowen, Tong Lei, and Liao Lisheng have left the team. In terms of foreign players, Patto has already left, and the contracts of Jadson and Marcel have expired, with no renewal results yet, leaving the possibility of their departure. The club's stance on aging personnel is clear: it is difficult for players over 30 years old to become transfer targets. Previously rumored transfer targets such as Zheng Dalun and Han Pengfei have little chance, and two transfer deals have naturally been cancelled, with both players joining Henan and Rongcheng teams. It can be said that Taishan's transfers are trending towards younger players. Of course, in addition to the transfer market, Taishan places great emphasis on talent reserves. On one hand, it selects from the youth training system, relying on Team B led by…