In the vibrant and passionate green stage of the Chinese Super League, December 31, 2024, marked a poignant pause, as two stars from the 80s generation - Beijing Guoan's Yu Dabao and Shanghai Shenhua's Cao Yunding - bid farewell to the field where they had shed countless sweat and left many memories, like meteors fading into the night sky. Yu Dabao, at the age of 36, reached the end of his career. At that moment, Beijing Guoan, like a deeply affectionate guardian, officially announced his retirement, as if solemnly holding a farewell ceremony for a companion of many years. And Guoan's teammates also sent heartfelt blessings to Cao Yunding in their own ways on social media, as if using these warm words to weave a touching ending for the time they spent together. Lin Liangming and Yu Dabao share a similar and storied past; they embarked on a journey of European training together, chasing their football dreams in foreign lands, and after returning to China, they served Dalian before reuniting at Beijing Guoan. Lin Liangming's words, "Those who like Guoan and pay attention to youth training will still see you 'every day,'" continue to resonate among fans. Other forwards such as Wang Ziming, Fang Hao, and He Yupeng also sent their blessings, which, when combined, undoubtedly prove that Yu Dabao was like a warm sun in winter within the Guoan team, winning recognition and affection from everyone around him with his enthusiasm and sincerity. This good people's edge is like a lush tree deeply rooted within the team. On the…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, the first major foreign aid for Guoan in the winter window has arrived, and it is Serginho. Serginho is a very capable player who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A. Later, Serginho caught the last train of the Super League's gold rush football and joined the Yatai team. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and this saying applies equally to Serginho. After joining Yatai, Serginho became the core of the team. Whenever Yatai was in a stalemate during the game, Serginho could step up immediately. The main reason Serginho has become a hot new signing for Guoan is that he will obtain naturalization qualifications this month. Guoan is preparing to naturalize Serginho, hoping that he can naturalize and play for the national team, which is something many fans look forward to. As we all know, the national team lacks people in the commander position. The national team once relied heavily on Wang Shangyuan in this position. After Wang Shangyuan took the starting position as the central midfielder, his overall performance was somewhat mediocre. Therefore, the national team coach Ivankovic hopes to make new discoveries in the central midfielder position. Then, Serginho, who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A, is worth looking forward to by fans. Previously, there was no significant progress in Serginho's naturalization to the national team, mainly because no Super League club was willing to pay. Now that Guoan is willing to pay for Serginho's naturalization, the Football Association and the national…

The former Russian national team coach has a big heart! There is also an option to terminate the contract with Shenhua for free! The former Russian coach's heart is as wide as the sea, and there are hidden mysteries in the Shenhua contract? Are you nervous, Shenhua fans? Hey, fellow Shenhua die-hards, today we have to talk about what's going on at our doorstep! Have you heard? The coach who once led the Russian national team to battle in all directions and was affectionately called "the four-way driver" by the fans, Slutske, actually has a "walk away" clause in his Shenhua contract! When you hear this, does your heart skip a beat? We must say that Coach Slutske's heart is not just ordinary broad! Looking at the new season of Shenhua, the winter training whistle is about to blow, and the national players are busy running around. Training, Spring Festival holidays, Super Cup, one link after another, as tight as the morning rush hour in Shanghai's alleyways. And so, when February comes, the Asian Champions League and the league will follow one after another, and Coach Slutske will start his "continuous rotation" mode again. Looking back at the 2024 season, Shenhua only won the Super Cup championship, and the FA Cup and CSL titles were out of reach. Although there was a breath of difference in the league, on the football field, without winning the championship, it was all for nothing. So, in the 2025 season, if Coach Slutske wants to keep his position, he must win at least one…

After completing its shareholding reform, Chongqing Tongliang Long has become financially strong and is preparing to introduce heavyweight new signings. It is clear that Chongqing Tongliang Long is aiming for promotion next season, and for this reason, the team is looking at several strong players with notable abilities. Among them, the news of He Xiaqiang joining Chongqing Tongliang Long during the winter transfer window has sparked a lot of discussion among fans. In particular, Dalian Yingbo fans were surprised, feeling that he should have joined their team. As we all know, after He Xiaqiang was loaned from Guoan to Dalian Yingbo last season, he had an impressive performance. Whenever Dalian Yingbo encountered a stalemate in the game, He Xiaqiang always stood out first to perform heroic feats. Dalian Yingbo's successful promotion was directly related to He Xiaqiang's outstanding performance at the wingback position. Therefore, after Dalian Yingbo's promotion, they wanted to continue renting He Xiaqiang. After his loan period ended, He Xiaqiang returned to play for Guoan. Perhaps He Xiaqiang also felt that it would be difficult for him to secure a starting position at Guoan, which made him consider leaving again to improve his skills. However, Chongqing Tongliang Long signed a new contract with He Xiaqiang before Dalian Yingbo could do so. As a result, the big fish that Dalian Yingbo was hoping to acquire will now be taken by Chongqing Tongliang Long. Many Dalian Yingbo fans believe that the club's recruitment efficiency is too low; they should have discussed the relevant matters of joining with Guoan's He Xiaqiang…

The "earthquake" in Chinese football is not far away as we enter 2025. According to multiple media figures and journalists, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) will announce the entry list within a week, with the names of Guangzhou FC and Cangzhou Mighty Lions likely absent. This month, the CFA has published twice the list of clubs that have completed debt repayment, with all teams from China's three-tier league successfully passing. However, after these two lists were announced, many teams received complaints, among which Guangzhou FC and Cangzhou Mighty Lions received the most, also having the greatest impact. Guangzhou FC faced public confrontations from former players like Wei Shihao, while Cangzhou Mighty Lions was questioned by ten players. Naturally, these two clubs became the focus of the CFA's investigation. This week, Cangzhou Mighty Lions released a statement claiming that the team had raised sufficient funds. However, the timing of the funds' arrival was one day later than the stipulated deadline. According to regulations, the CFA cannot allow Cangzhou to pass the entry. As a result, the Cangzhou Mighty Lions players collectively appealed to the CFA for leniency. Media figure Miao Yuan revealed that the CFA will announce the final entry list within a week. "We will see what the final entry list for the three-tier leagues looks like in the coming week; everyone can wait and look forward to it." However, the list may not include the names of Cangzhou and Guangzhou FC. Journalist Li Xuan emphasized, "So far, there is no news that Cangzhou Mighty Lions might pass the entry,…

Wu Lei Returns to Espanyol Training, Expected to Return to Shanghai Port After Recovery to Play in CSL Recently, Wu Lei, the main striker of Shanghai Port, officially announced on social media that he has returned to training with Espanyol. Wu Lei has become the first Chinese football player to appear in one of the top five European leagues in 2025, sparking a lot of discussion among fans. As we all know, Wu Lei had a peak period where he played for Espanyol for many years and made significant contributions to the team. Whenever Espanyol faced a stalemate in matches, Wu Lei always stood out. During his time playing in La Liga for Espanyol, Wu Lei's highlight was scoring an equalizing goal as a substitute in an away match against Barcelona, which made many fans proud of him. At the same time, Wu Lei also gained a certain level of fame throughout the European football scene. Therefore, he became the pride of Chinese football and established himself as a legend of overseas players. Unfortunately, Wu Lei encountered a bottleneck during the later stages of his time in La Liga. As a result, Wu Lei chose to return to Shanghai Port, and it turned out to be a very correct decision. Since returning to Shanghai Port, Wu Lei has entered an explosive mode. The team's consecutive championships in the Chinese Super League (CSL) in 2023 and 2024 were directly related to Wu Lei's outstanding performance at the forward position. For this reason, Wu Lei also won the title of the CSL's…

In 2022, a major event occurred in Chinese football. Li Tie, the former head coach of the national men's football team, was taken away by relevant authorities for investigation. The news quickly sparked widespread discussion. Football is a sport that many Chinese people are passionate about, and Li Tie's arrest was quite shocking. After the investigation, Li Tie's case was concluded. He had repeatedly abused his power for personal gain, using football as a tool to obtain benefits, with crimes that were simply too numerous to list! Li Tie's crimes go beyond bribery; he also blocked the men's football road to the World Cup... Li Tie's arrest happened quite suddenly, surprising not only the outside world but even Li Tie himself, who had received no wind of it. On November 3, 2022, the Chinese Football Association was preparing to hold a training event for coaches. At this time, although Li Tie was no longer the head coach of the national team, he remained active in the coaching field and held positions at local clubs. After receiving the training notice, Li Tie drove to the training location according to the schedule. Little did he know that this trip would be one-way. During the training, Li Tie was suddenly called away. Everyone assumed it was a friend who needed him, so they didn't think much of it. However, after waiting for a long time, Li Tie did not return. As the training ended and it was time for a group photo, Li Tie was still nowhere to be seen, causing concern among…

According to the scheduled fixtures, the national football team of China will face Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia, and Bahrain in their last four matches. If China aims to secure the second or fourth position in the group to advance, it is not enough to solely rely on their own efforts to accumulate points; they must also hope for assistance from their group-mates, Japan. The two encounters between China and Japan have already concluded, while the remaining four opponents will each face Japan again. This situation presents a hidden advantage for China, as they currently sit at the bottom of the group with only 6 points. In contrast, Japan has accumulated 16 points after six intense rounds, leading the third-place team by a significant margin of 10 points. Based on various data and performance indicators, Japan appears to have virtually secured their direct qualification for the World Cup. The renowned prediction website We Global Football, through in-depth analysis and precise calculations, forecasts Japan's probability of qualifying for the World Cup at an astonishing 100%, leaving no room for doubt. If Japan can defeat Bahrain in their next home match, they will advance to the World Cup finals three rounds early, setting a record for the fastest qualification in their history. On New Year's Day, a special occasion, Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu participated in a meaningful special program. Regarding the topic of Japan potentially becoming the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, aside from the host nation, Moriyasu shared his thoughts: "Honestly, I usually dislike making such definitive…

On the last day of 2024, Yu Dabao, Cao Yunding, Zhao Mingjian, and Wu Qing, known as the "Chongqing Legend," all announced their retirements with some fanfare. Unlike many professional players, former national team member Hao Junmin retired quietly, without an official announcement or even a self-proclamation. "Brother Three" Hao Junmin is really too low-key! Many fans like Hao Junmin not only for his ball skills but also for his low-key attitude. We also hope that Hao Junmin can continue to contribute to Chinese football in the future. There's news about Hao Junmin! He will once again follow former Shandong Taishan head coach Li Xiaopeng to join the Qingdao Hainiu coaching staff to assist Li Xiaopeng. On January 2nd, according to Sun Fei, a reporter from the "Qingdao Daily," "Hao Junmin is expected to follow Li Xiaopeng again and join the Qingdao Hainiu coaching staff." The last stop of Hao Junmin's career was Guangzhou FC, and after the 2022 season, he gradually faded out of professional football. In the second half of the 2021 season, he followed Li Xiaopeng. Li Xiaopeng has good people skills and invited Hao Junmin to join the Cangzhou Mighty Lions coaching staff, where Hao Junmin mainly focused on set-piece training guidance. Cangzhou Mighty Lions managed to avoid relegation, and Li Xiaopeng and Hao Junmin deserve credit for this. Now that Li Xiaopeng has left Cangzhou Mighty Lions to coach his hometown team, Qingdao Hainiu, he has once again invited Hao Junmin to join, and the two, who are both mentor and friend, can work together…

Chinese Super League: Sar to join Tianjin, Lavi to Guoan, Labu follows Dalian, 8 teams winter training in Haikou The clubs of the three-tier league that have no worries about entry have already started or are about to start preparing for the 2025 season, and the CSL teams will also announce the joining of new recruits this month. The last few teams on vacation will end their holidays within the next week and start preparing for the new year. After Tianjin Jinmen Tiger sent off three foreign players, [Hadas, Ademi] confirmed to stay, while the central defender [Grant] seems to be still waiting. In the new season, it is expected to spend 250,000 euros to introduce Spanish midfielder [Christian-Salvador], who is 30 years old, worth 800,000 euros, 183 tall and 79 kilograms. He has played 13 times and started 4 times in the Segunda Division of Elche this season, with strong physical confrontation, balanced defensive, speed, shooting, passing and dribbling abilities, and can play as a defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, and wingback, belonging to a versatile player in the midfield and backcourt. The last foreign aid quota will basically be left for the center forward position. Dalian Yingbo has already started its winter training journey. The club's foreign aid combination has taken shape this year, with three forwards, one defensive midfielder, and one central defender. In addition to [Kalanga], who successfully stayed, and [Malele] from Shanghai Shenhua, the Macedonian defensive midfielder [Alimi] is also very close to joining. The foreign aid [Labu Yade] whose contract with Yunnan Yulong expired has…