The women's team final of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League recently concluded, with Shandong Luneng facing off against Shenzhen University in a thrilling showdown. This epic battle was not only a test of the teams' strength but also a comprehensive competition of the players' mentality and resilience. Ultimately, Shandong Luneng narrowly defeated Shenzhen University with a score of 3:2, lifting the championship trophy and putting a perfect ending to their season. The focus of the final was on the decisive match. In previous games, key players such as Sun Yingsha and Qian Tianyi contributed crucial points for their teams, keeping the scores close. In the last round, Shandong Luneng sent out the experienced Wang Manyu to face Shenzhen University's young Hong Kong player, Tan Yuexuan. Wang Manyu, with her stable performance and rich experience in major competitions, quickly took control of the game's rhythm and won decisively, helping Shandong Luneng lock in the victory with a 3:2 score and successfully claim the top spot. In this match, both teams demonstrated top-level competitive standards. Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi from Shandong Luneng took the first point for their team in the women's doubles, laying a good foundation for the final. On the other hand, Sun Yingsha from Shenzhen University showed her tenacious will, staging an impressive comeback from two points down to win three in the women's singles, securing a vital point for her team and fully demonstrating her world-class skills. Furthermore, Fan Siqi and Xu Yi from Shandong Luneng also played significant roles in the game, contributing to the…

On the last day of 2024, several players announced their retirement or departure from their clubs, providing a clearer picture of the squad adjustments for various teams. On December 31, 2024, three national team-level players, Yu Dabao, Cao Yunding, and Zhao Mingjian, successively announced their retirement. Yu Dabao is known as the "lucky charm" of the national team, having played 65 times for the national team, scoring 19 goals, ranking tenth in the national team's historical top scorers list, with an additional 8 assists. He has scored decisive goals in rainy matches against Iraq, overturned Kyrgyzstan in the 19th Asian Cup, headed the ball past South Korea's goal in Changsha in 2017, and scored within 80 seconds against the Philippines, creating memorable moments for Chinese football fans. Cao Yunding is a loyal blue-blooded player who joined Shanghai Shenhua in 2011 and served for 14 seasons, playing a total of 350 games and scoring 39 goals. However, at the national team level, Cao Yunding's statistics are mediocre, having only played 5 times for the national team without scoring any goals or assists. Zhao Mingjian once won the FA Cup with Shandong Taishan. He has played 9 times for the national team, contributing 2 assists. Although there were rumors that Zhao Mingjian would renew his contract and play for another year, he himself announced his retirement on the last day of 2024 through a live broadcast. The new season of the Chinese Super League will not see the three veterans Yu Dabao, Cao Yunding, and Zhao Mingjian take the field. In addition,…

Recently, according to the latest report by blogger "Su Karamos," Wuhan Three Towns midfielder He Chao is set to embark on a new chapter in his career by joining Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League (CSL). This news has undoubtedly attracted the attention of domestic media and focused the eyes of many fans on this experienced midfielder. He Chao, born in 1995 in Shenyang, Liaoning, stands at 1.78 meters tall. He started his professional journey with Changchun Yatai's youth training system and stepped onto the first team stage in 2014, beginning his football dream chase. Capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or central midfielder, he has impressed with his solid technical foundation and excellent on-field awareness, gradually emerging as a rising star and earning selections for the U22 national youth team and the senior national team. During Lippi's tenure as the national team coach, he was very fond of He Chao, stating that he saw the shadow of Zheng Zhi in him and considered him the best successor to Zheng Zhi. In 2019, He Chao moved to Guangzhou Evergrande and later went on loan to Jiangsu Suning, continuously honing himself in different team environments. Over the past three seasons representing Wuhan Three Towns, he made a total of 75 appearances, becoming an indispensable part of the midfield and helping the team win both the CSL and the Super Cup titles, writing his football career with honors. Now at 29 years old, He Chao has a Transfermarkt value of 200,000 euros. Although his market value may seem low, his…

Shanghai Shenhua is set to undergo significant changes during the winter break, not only by reinforcing their squad with new signings but also by overhauling their existing roster to optimize it. It is reported that the club is planning a major overhaul, with many underperforming players potentially facing the axe.‌ As anticipated by the media, Shanghai Shenhua recently announced that four key players' contracts have expired and will not be renewed, effectively discarding these four individuals. They are Cao Yunding, Malele, Jin Yangyang, and Xu Yougang. Additionally, a former Evergrande prodigy, Wen Xiaojian, faces an even harsher fate as his contract has been terminated prematurely.‌ Cao Yunding, a veteran player at 35, has seen a decline in physical capabilities and competitive form due to age. After the arrival of Slutsky in the 2024 season, he gradually lost his place, only making seven substitute appearances, failing to meet the team's high-intensity match requirements. Hence, it is reasonable for Shenhua not to renew his contract. Despite scoring 36 goals in 67 matches over two seasons, foreign striker Malele missed a staggering 28 goal-scoring opportunities, lacking the ability to seize chances in front of goal, leading to the club's frustration with him.‌ Jin Yangyang's removal is primarily due to the rise of young talents like Jiang Shenglong and Zhu Chenjie, causing him to lose his starting position and become dispensable. Statistics show that in the 2024 season, he was reduced to a mere decoration, without any Chinese Super League appearances, making it natural for him not to receive a renewal from Shenhua. Xu…

Reclaiming the Coaching Baton! Official Announcement: Former Taishan Merit Kuka, "Fourth Reign" Coaching, Once Hurt by CSL Minero Athletic has restarted an old story this time, with Kuka's return marking his fourth tenure. Upon hearing this news, many are wondering if Kuka will once again stir up a storm at Minero Athletic? It is well-known that Kuka has a significant history with Minero, having led the team to claim six championships, including the Brazilian Serie A and the Copa Libertadores. Not to mention, he is also the coach with the most victories in Minero Athletic's history. This man's comeback is undoubtedly something to look forward to. Speaking of Kuka's coaching career, he has led Minero Athletic three times, each time returning with a sense of belonging. He has coached 245 games, winning 135, drawing 55, and losing 55, which is quite an impressive record. This signing with Minero Athletic until 2026 can be seen as another landmark event for his fourth tenure. Doesn't this make the fans a bit overjoyed? Kuka is no ordinary figure, returning to the team with the glory of these championship titles. It's foreseeable that the fans of Minero Athletic will be reignited. Some netizens commented: Kuka is back? The fans of Minero Athletic must be boiling with excitement! This man is a legendary coach of Minero Athletic, not only for his excellent record but also for leading the team to win heavyweight awards like the Copa Libertadores. Everyone knows that the most glorious moment in Minero Athletic's history was under his leadership. How could we…

Cangzhou Lions Club has issued an open letter, attaching signatures from many players. At the same time, many players and staff have chosen to support the club under the Football Association. For a moment, whether Cangzhou Lions Club, which already has 60 million on its books, should pass the entry has become a focus of public opinion. However, does money reaching the club's account equal solving wage arrears? After Cangzhou Lions Club sent out an open letter, media quickly exposed that if it passes the entry, there will be a larger amount of funds than 60 million RMB transferred to the club's account. If this news is true, Cangzhou Lions Club, which has been short of money in recent years, may be able to get rid of financial difficulties in the new season. It is also because they saw 60 million RMB lying on the club's account that many players who were owed wages reached a reconciliation with the club over past salary issues. If Cangzhou Lions Club solves the problem, it is naturally justified to pass the entry. However, the problem is that after the 60 million arrived on December 26th, it is still lying on the club's account, and it has not been used to pay back wages to the players in the past two days. From December 18th, after the Football Association announced the second batch of completed debt-clearing list, many people including Zheng Kaimu publicly raised doubts. During the publicity period, the Football Association received 26 appeals about Cangzhou Lions Club. The Football Association once sent…

Recently, the Chinese football world has once again become a focus of attention as the new national team training list is about to be announced. Fans are speculating on which players will be selected and which will unfortunately miss out. Among the list, the absence of Wu Lei is undoubtedly one of the most shocking news, while the fate of several overseas-based players and naturalized players has also received much attention. As the top scorer for the national team, Wu Lei's omission has undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to fans. However, according to authoritative media reports, this decision was not based on technical or tactical reasons but rather took into consideration the difficulties Wu Lei faces at his Spanish club. Due to his continuous absence from La Liga matches, his form has been severely affected, and the national team does not wish to hinder his career at this time. Although Wu Lei has had a glorious record with the national team, this omission is undoubtedly a major test for his personal career. At the same time, the return of several overseas-based players has injected new vitality into the national team. Among them, central defender Wu Shaocong, who plays for Radomiak in the Polish Super League, and another young central defender, Wu Mitijiang, have attracted much attention. Wu Shaocong, as a rare left-footed central defender, has excellent football intelligence, a certain ability to play the ball, and high potential for development. Wu Mitijiang is known for his outstanding physical qualities and flexible playing style, being one of the few domestic central…

On January 1st, the Ping Pong Super League (Ping Chao) concluded with a final match between Wang Manyu's Shandong Luneng and Sun Yingsha's Shenzhen University. Compared to Shandong Luneng, which had Wang Manyu, Chen Xingtong, Qian Tianyi, Fan Siqui, and Xu Yi, Shenzhen University was left with a "kindergarten" lineup consisting of Kuai Man, Tan Yuxuan, and Wu Yonglin. In the first match, the double national team combination of Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi easily defeated the Shenzhen University team, securing the first point. However, in the subsequent women's singles match, Sun Yingsha made a comeback from 2-3 to win, earning the first point for Shenzhen University, making the score 1:1. In the third match, Chen Xingtong defeated Kuai Man from Shenzhen University, adding another point for Shandong Luneng, bringing the score to 2:1. At a critical moment, Sun Yingsha once again turned the tide against Qian Tianyi, tying the score at 2:2. In the decisive match, Wang Manyu faced off against the young Hong Kong player Tan Yuxuan. Despite Tan Yuxuan's advantage in terms of strength, Wang Manyu won the first set easily. Tan Yuxuan fought back to even the score at 1:1, but after adjustments, Wang Manyu ultimately secured the victory, helping Shandong Luneng win the championship with a final score of 3:2. With this victory, Shandong Luneng has won the women's team competition of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League. After the match, fans were curious about how much prize money Shandong Luneng would receive as champions. It is well-known that when they won in 2022, their…

Translation of the article content into English: The year 2024 has come to a close, and 2025 has begun. Looking back at the past two months since the end of the season, all 16 teams in the Chinese Super League (CSL) have been subject to various transfer rumors. However, only a few of these have been officially announced, with the majority remaining unconfirmed. This article compiles the transfer rumors of each CSL team over the past two months for entertainment purposes only; they do not reflect actual confirmed information. In this context, "Incoming" represents potential signings, confirmed signings, or possible loan moves. "Outgoing" refers to potential departures, confirmed departures, or possible loan outs. Retired players are listed separately. Shanghai Port: Incoming: Vital, Tomorrow, Tao Qianglong, Liu Ruofan. Outgoing: Oscar, Bargas, Citadini, William, Liu Zhurun, He Guan, Li Shenyuan (retired). Shanghai Shenhua: Incoming: Minero, Wang Shilong. Outgoing: Malele, Cao Yunding (retired), Jin Yangyang, Xu Yougang, Wen Jiabao, Fernandinho, Zhang Wei, Dai Weijun, Xie Pengfei, Ma Zhen. Chengdu Rongcheng: Incoming: Han Pengfei, Liu Dianzuo, Liao Lisheng, Li Ke, Xie Pengfei, Wu Xiaohai. Outgoing: Yang Yiming, Geng Xiaofeng, Yang Fan, Zhang Yan, Yan Dinghao, Palacios. Beijing Guoan: Incoming: Setien (Head Coach), Serginho, Yan Dinghao, Yuan Mincheng, Liao Yangyang, Wu Shaocong, Biella. Outgoing: Yu Dabao (retired), Adebenro, Engardu/Mamadou (one of the two), Duan Dezhi, Jiang Wenhao, Li Boxi, Zhang Chengdong, Li Ke. Shandong Taishan: Incoming: Madruga. Outgoing: Marcel, Pato, Leonardo, Jadeson, Song Long, Tong Lei, Sun Guowen, Liao Lisheng, He Xiaoke, Zhao Jianfei, Duan Liuyu, Han Rongze, Ji Xiang, Fernandinho (to be determined). Tianjin…

The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) is about to open, and Beijing Guoan has made a "big move" in anticipation. Last season, under the leadership of Portuguese coach Suarez, Guoan finished fourth in the league, missing out on the AFC Champions League, and was left behind by the top two teams, Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua, causing concern among the club's management. At this critical juncture, changing coaches became inevitable. Setien, who once coached Barcelona, quickly took office. Upon his arrival, he demonstrated a bold style, putting five players, including Yu Dabao and Li Ke, on the list for transfer, which sparked heated discussions among fans. Among those being transferred, captain Yu Dabao is a meritorious veteran with a glorious record. In the 2024 season, he played 16 times, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. Versatile enough to play as both a forward and center-back, he is known as the team's "jack-of-all-trades," ready to fill any position needed. Everyone had hoped he would retire peacefully at Guoan, but after his contract expired, he was let go by the new coach, and there are even rumors that he might retire. Fans are reluctant to see him go, and the topic "Saving Yu Dabao's Career" has gained significant online attention. They reminisce about his past highlights, such as his passionate celebrations after scoring decisive goals, which remain unforgettable to this day. Zhang Chengdong, on the other hand, played 12 games last season with less impressive statistics, but his fighting spirit on the field was evident to all.…