The football world is ever-changing, and this season of the Chinese Super League has seen many established teams face financial crises, no longer the powerful giants they once were. Honestly, many fans feel a bit heartbroken, watching these once-glorious teams now struggling to make ends meet, even facing difficulties in basic operations. Especially clubs like Sanying, Yatai, and Cangzhou are particularly disheartening. If this continues, who knows if more tragedies will occur. Let's start with Sanying, once a champion of the Chinese Super League, now in deep trouble. It's said that the halo of a championship team lasts more than just a year or two, but once it fades, it exposes their fatal weakness. What weakness? Funds! After winning the Chinese Super League title, the team's momentum was originally quite good, but who knew that good times wouldn't last, money started to be short, and development followed suit. Seriously, over the years, the management of Sanying has been running around to various investors to raise funds, but the money never arrived, and until now, the team is still plagued by wage arrears. You know, even national team players have begun to leave one after another, like Wei Shihao, Liu Dianzuo, who directly chose to leave, who can't feel sorry for them? Look at it, the results fluctuate greatly, the lineup is unstable, there is simply no way to maintain the competitiveness of the Chinese Super League. When will the funding issue be resolved? The patience of the fans is probably almost exhausted. Some netizens say: Looking at the operation of…

Due to the club's very limited funds, Changchun Yatai's performance in the league over the past two seasons has been difficult to satisfy. Last season, Yatai suffered consecutive defeats and ranked at the bottom of the table. In this situation, the club dismissed head coach Chen Yang and hired Xie Hui to replace him. After joining, Xie Hui quickly led Yatai out of the trough, and the team eventually achieved a good result of 9th place in the league. Therefore, Xie Hui will continue to serve as the team's head coach next season. Currently, Changchun Yatai is actively preparing for the upcoming league season. However, the team's midfield core, Brazilian attacking midfielder Serginho, has transferred to Beijing Guoan. Although Beijing Guoan has not officially announced Serginho's signing, the Brazilian midfielder has already traveled to Haikou to participate in the first winter training session with the Guoan team in 2025. Serginho's departure will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Yatai's frontcourt attack. Therefore, the club plans to introduce new attacking players to fill the void up front. Recently, domestic media reported that Yatai will sign a forward general during the winter transfer window. He is Xie Hui's protégé from his time coaching Dalian Pro, the former Guoan striker - Huanhuan Shan. The 25-year-old Huanhuan Shan comes from the Guoan youth training system and joined the Guoan youth team at the age of 14. Two years later, at just 16, he came off the bench in the Four Nations Tournament and scored a lightning-fast goal within a minute, helping the national youth…

As a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), whether Dalian Yibo can avoid the "one-year tour" of the CSL mainly depends on whether it can introduce high-level and capable foreign players. Yibo has renewed contracts with six players: Lv Peng, Yan Peng, Sui Weijie, Fei Yu, Jin Pengxiang, and Sun Bo. Yan Xiangchuang, who still has one year left on his contract, has also stayed with the team, leaving only Zhao Mingjian not playing. The domestic players are still old and young, so if you want to stay in the league, you must buy five good foreign players; otherwise, saving money will lead to failure in staying up, wasting money and effort. To significantly enhance strength and upgrade equipment, investors need to spend the 150 million yuan wisely! Currently, the team has basically confirmed three foreign players, and negotiations for the other two are ongoing. The three confirmed foreign players are Kalanga, Malele, and Lapuad. After the New Year's Day holiday, Dalian Yibo will go to Hainan for the second phase of winter training, focusing on tactical drills. Lapuad arrived in Dalian on the evening of January 1 and completed his physical examination. He will join the entire Yibo team in going to Hainan. Previously, Yunnan Yuku was renting Lapuad, but since both parties have a contract, with this year's foreign aid policy adjusted to "6655", to avoid occupying foreign aid spots, Lapuad is most likely to be bought out by Yibo. In the 2024 season, Lapuad went through an adaptation period, performed well in the second…

In the world of football, there are always some players who can give a unique style to unpopular jersey numbers, making them seem like their own exclusive marks, carrying unique stories and memories. Take Manchester City in the Premier League as an example. Balotelli's number 45 is very famous, especially during the Manchester derby when he showed the classic scene of "Why Always Me," which deeply engraved this number 45 in the minds of fans. It seems like this number has its own magic; whenever it is mentioned, that story plays back like a movie in front of you. Looking at Chelsea's Ballack, his number 13 is also an eternal classic. You know, number 13 in Europe is like a number cursed with "bad luck," not very popular, just like how some people in China feel about number 14, but Ballack made it shine with a different brilliance. There's also Toni Kroos' number 38 and Schweinsteiger's number 31, both leaving their unique marks on the green field. On the Serie A stage, there are even more such examples. Sha Lavi's number 92, Pirlo's number 21, Kaka's number 22, each number is like a key, opening up wonderful football memories, they are classic among classics, making people reminisce endlessly. On the Chinese Super League stage, there are also such stories. Wu Xi, the captain of Shanghai Shenhua, is one such example with his number 15. In my impression, not many players choose this number. As a main player from Shenhua's youth training and also the captain, Wu Xi wearing number 15…

Shandong Taishan is set to begin their winter training preparations, and as a result, the club's management and head coach Choi Kang-hee have started scouting for suitable new foreign players during the winter transfer window. This is because several of the team's key foreign players are due to have their contracts expire and leave the team. According to Transfermarkt, Shandong Taishan's contracts with Pato, Jadson, and Marcelo have all expired. After these three foreign players' contracts expired, the club did not plan to renew their cooperation with them. Therefore, Luneng must strengthen its foreign aid, at least in three positions need to introduce new faces. These three positions are the forward, central midfielder, and center-back, which makes many fans very excited. Shandong Taishan can consider introducing a stable goal-scoring striker in the forward position to replace the underperforming Pato. Since joining Taishan in the 2023 season, Pato has not been able to perform at his expected level in the games. Pato became a flop for Taishan, causing the team to fail to achieve ideal results in both the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League. After sending off Pato, the team can introduce Palacios from Chengdu Rongcheng. The characteristics of this striker can complement the center forward Zeeka, because he is particularly fast and has a certain explosive power. The biggest advantage of Palacios is that he is a free agent and is also familiar with the Chinese Super League. Simply put, after Shandong Taishan introduces Palacios, it can have an immediate effect without worrying about him being like…

For Guangzhou FC, a team that has won the AFC Champions League three times and lifted the Chinese Super League trophy eight times, recent days have brought an unprecedented challenge. It is reported that the club's entry qualifications are in question, with concerns from the Chinese Football Association that the team may not be able to resolve its financial issues in the short term, potentially leading to its disqualification from the upcoming 2025 season. Under the management framework of the Chinese Football Association, clubs must meet certain financial and administrative standards to obtain entry qualifications. Apparently, Guangzhou FC's failure to meet these financial criteria has become the decisive factor in its potential loss of entry qualifications. This is a deeply saddening message for the team's fans, who have cheered and celebrated the team's glory and triumphs. However, reality can often be cruel, leaving fans with only memories of the green fields and those shining moments. Guangzhou FC has a rich history and glorious record in China's professional football scene. Especially over the past decade, the team has won numerous honors on the Asian stage, including two AFC Champions League titles. The plight of Guangzhou FC is not just a crisis for one club; it is also a reflection of the overall environment of Chinese football. In recent years, many teams in the Chinese football league have faced similar financial problems, with incidents such as unpaid wages and club dissolutions becoming commonplace. These problems reflect both the immaturity and instability of the Chinese football market and expose many deficiencies in the…

Recently, former national football team coach Li Xiaopeng will officially appear in the Shandong football circle, coaching his hometown team Qingdao Seacow. Li Xiaopeng's abilities and prestige in Chinese football are no worse than Gao Hongbo's, the only thing he can't compare with is that Gao Hongbo once led Yatai to win the 07 season Super League championship. Li Xiaopeng has never won a championship with his team, and the closest he has ever been to a championship was when he led Luneng to the FA Cup final twice. If it had been a one-game winner-takes-all FA Cup final format at the time, Li Xiaopeng would have created the feat of leading Luneng to win the FA Cup championship twice in a row. However, Li Xiaopeng's luck was very bad, as he encountered a two-leg FA Cup final. Li Xiaopeng won the first leg both times, but was overturned by his opponents in the second leg. Therefore, Li Xiaopeng failed to lead the Shandong Taishan team to win the FA Cup championship and join the ranks of domestic championship-winning coaches. The highlight of Li Xiaopeng's coaching career later on was serving as the head coach of the national football team. Objectively speaking, Li Xiaopeng's appointment as the head coach of the national football team this time was purely a case of being forced into action. At that time, Li Tie, who was coaching the national football team late in his tenure, was heavily criticized by fans, making many fans feel that he should step down. The Chinese Football Association, under…

With the departure of big-name stars like Oscar and Bargas from the Chinese Super League (CSL) stage, the league seems to have entered a chaotic era akin to the "Warring States," with teams gearing up and the championship race becoming increasingly unpredictable. From the current situation, Shanghai Shenhua appears to be the most likely candidate for the championship. In the next season, their lineup is as solid as a castle, with no obvious weaknesses. Shenhua is not a team that relies on foreign players; they are more supported by the tactical system meticulously crafted by Sluisky. Looking at the CSL's player value rankings for the 2025 season, none of Shenhua's players are in the top six. The highest-valued player is Klauss of Shandong Taishan, followed by Leonardo, and then Guga and Fabio of Beijing Guoan. Although there are rumors that Serginho's transfer to Beijing Guoan could strengthen their lineup, Shenhua also has its own confidence. During the 2024 season, the five major foreign players in the CSL had very few appearances among the three major clubs. Now, various intelligence suggests that the foreign player coming to replace Malele at Shenhua is just Minero from the Brazilian second division, who has a history of heart disease and serious injuries. It seems unrealistic for Sluisky to rely on foreign players to win the championship. However, Sluisky is like a magical magician, with excellent skills in promoting new talents. Look at the national players in Shenhua's current lineup: Bao Yaxiong, Yang Zexiang, Jiang Shenglong, Zhu Chenjie, Xu Haoyang, Wang Haijian, Gao Tianyi, Xie…

Recently, Dalian Kuncheng, a new team in the China League One, announced the loan of full-back Wang Hao from Shanghai Shenhua. This means that Wang Hao has become the first player to be officially loaned out by Shenhua in 2025, which has aroused much discussion among fans. Born in 2002, Wang Hao has been relatively unknown in Chinese football, so much so that when he was suddenly announced to join Shenhua, most fans did not know who Wang Hao was. Later, after checking related information, they learned about him. Originally, before joining Shenhua, Wang Hao had spent a long time playing abroad in the Japanese league. His stint in Japan was more for the purpose of enhancing his profile, akin to playing in an amateur league within Japan. Therefore, many Shenhua fans were puzzled as to why Wang Hao would suddenly be favored by the club. After joining Shenhua in the 2023 season, Wang Hao has been playing for the youth team and scored a wonderful goal in the U21 league. In order to make his debut in the Chinese Super League (CSL) as soon as possible, Wang Hao proactively sought a loan move to CSL newcomer Shenzhen Xinpengcheng last season. However, his performance at Shenzhen Xinpengcheng was mediocre, with only 9 appearances in total. Judging from this data, it seems that Wang Hao is temporarily unable to establish himself in the CSL. Consequently, Wang Hao's latest loan move has taken him directly to Dalian Kuncheng, another newly promoted team in the China League One. Dalian Kuncheng performed well in…

Shanghai Port's official account recently shared a letter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulating the team on their championship victory, which made many Shanghai Port fans feel very honored. Infantino has always been very concerned about the development of Shanghai Port, even wearing the team's jersey during his visit to the club. Therefore, many Shanghai Port fans jokingly refer to Infantino as the club's most prominent foreign aid. Upon seeing Infantino send a congratulatory letter for Shanghai Port's CSL title, Shandong Luneng fans couldn't sit still. In memory, Luneng did not receive a congratulatory letter from the FIFA President when they won the CSL title in the 2021 season. Last season, Shanghai Port indeed performed well in the CSL and FA Cup, withstanding immense pressure in multiple key matches. Especially in the FA Cup final against Luneng, the team's mainstay Wu Lei was unable to play, greatly affecting the team's attacking power. Therefore, whether Shanghai Port could defeat the FA Cup champion in the final was a huge unknown. Fortunately, under heavy pressure, Shanghai Port unleashed tremendous fighting strength, eventually presenting a multi-flowering trend in the attack, defeating Luneng 3-1 to win the championship. This was the first time Shanghai Port had won the FA Cup championship, bringing great comfort to the "Chongming Island Five Tigers" led by Lü Wengjun. Lü Wengjun, Wu Lei, Yan Junling, and other members of the Chongming Island Five Tigers have served Shanghai Port for many years, establishing remarkable achievements for the club. Prior to this in their careers, they had already won three CSL…