On January 1st, Beijing time, the final championship battle of the 2024 season of the Chinese Table Tennis Super League has begun. The women's team has already finished first, and Shandong Luneng won the championship with a total score of 3 to 2 against Shenzhen University, making up for the regret of losing 2-3 in the previous final. This is the third time that Shandong Luneng has won the women's team championship in four years, and it is also their ninth championship. This match lasted for 4 hours and was very intense. Three sets were fought to the decisive game before the victory was decided. Sun Yingsha won two sets for Shenzhen University, both with a score of 3-2, showing how difficult it was to win. However, she was still unable to support herself alone, as her teammates Kuai Man and Tan Yuexuan failed to score, causing Sun Yingsha's efforts to go in vain. But they are still young and have more opportunities in the future. Wang Manyu, Chen Xintong, and Qian Tianyi from the Shandong team all performed well today, each scoring points. Chen Xintong scored two points for Shandong, and Wang Manyu stopped the opponent's hope of turning the tide in the decisive set. Controversial balls appeared again! In the decisive set, Tan Yuxuan faced Wang Manyu, and after the score was 1-1 in the fourth set, the referee ruled that the ball bounced twice on the table before Tan Yuxuan could receive it, thus awarding a point to Wang Manyu. However, the slow-motion replay showed that Tan…

In the women's team final of the 2024 Ping Pong Super League, Wang Manyu represented Shandong Luneng for the second time in a women's singles match, facing off against Tan Yuxuan from Shenzhen University! With the previous four matches between Shenzhen University and Shandong Luneng ending in a 2-2 draw, this match was crucial for both sides, as it determined whether the team could win the championship this season. In the first game, Wang Manyu quickly entered the competitive state, starting with a 6-2 scoring spree, widening the gap to 8-4, leaving no room for Tan Yuxuan to counterattack! Finally, Wang Manyu scored 10-4 to get the set point and won the first game with a score of 11-4. In the second game, Tan Yuxuan made timely adjustments and began to take the lead in the contest against Wang Manyu, leading 6-2 at the start and holding an absolute advantage at 9-2. Finally, Tan Yuxuan scored 10-3 to get the set point and won the second game with a score of 11-3, winning back one set. In the third game, Wang Manyu's competitive state remained unaffected, making timely adjustments and starting with a 5-1 score. Tan Yuxuan was not to be outdone, scoring continuously to change the score to 6-7, prompting Wang Manyu to call a timeout. After the timeout, Wang Manyu regained her form, scoring 10-7 to get the set point and won the game with a score of 11-7. In the fourth game, Tan Yuxuan won the game with a score of 11-8, dragging the match into the…

On the first day of 2025, the national football team received another piece of good news. Their first opponent in the new year, Saudi Arabia, has fallen into a slump. In the semi-finals that ended in the early hours of this morning, Saudi Arabia, who had been playing with 11 against 10 for a long time, eventually lost 1-2 to Oman, causing the biggest upset in this Gulf Cup. The most embarrassing moment came in the last minute of stoppage time when Saudi Arabia's substitute, Abdullah Al-Hawsawi, was sent off by the referee after stepping on an opponent player, following a VAR review. Saudi Arabia not only lost the game but also their dignity, missing out on the Gulf Cup final. The two main opponents in the last four rounds of the 18-strong national team are Saudi Arabia and Australia. If China can score points against these teams, there is a 99% chance of qualifying. Saudi Arabia and China currently have the same number of points, and their first battle of the year will be the 7th round of the 18-strong competition on March 20. Judging from the current situation, Saudi Arabia's state is simply unable to compete with the national team. With the addition of two naturalized players to the national team, there is great hope for an away victory over Saudi Arabia to start the year on a high note. Recently, the Australian team has also suffered a heavy blow. Their core player, Souttar, suffered an Achilles tendon rupture, and doctors predict it will take him a year…

China's national football team has received significant good news, adding weight to their bid for the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup, allowing Ivan to rest easy. Soon, 2024 will come to an end and 2025 will arrive as scheduled. Looking back on the past year, Chinese football has experienced ups and downs, especially during the World Cup qualifiers. The national team has gone through dark moments, with some matches that should have been won resulting in lost points, almost failing to even enter the top 18. Fortunately, with the help of Singapore's goalkeeper, otherwise the national team would have truly suffered a setback. During the top 18 qualifiers, the national team also experienced its darkest moments, such as being brutally defeated by the Japanese men's team and being overturned by the Saudi Arabian men's team under favorable circumstances, among others. The national team has also had its moments of glory, giving many fans a glimmer of hope in the darkness. After repeatedly hitting walls at the start of the top 18 qualifiers, the national team took stock of the situation and gradually found its footing in subsequent matches. When facing the Bahraini and Indonesian men's teams, the national team, despite not being favored, managed to secure 6 points, instantly igniting hopes of qualifying. Additionally, in the second round against the Japanese men's team, the national team seemed to transform, playing exceptionally well. Even if they lost, it was still commendable. Currently, the national team has accumulated 6 points and is ranked last in the group. However, the point difference between the national…

Fabio Cannavaro's sense of justice helped Guangzhou FC overcome difficulties. As we all know, due to the team owing him 1 million euros in wages, Cannavaro took Guangzhou FC to FIFA, which meant that the team had to reach a settlement with Cannavaro to be admitted to the new season. Fortunately, Cannavaro was still willing to help his former club. Even though the first mediation did not result in Guangzhou FC paying the agreed amount of 200,000 RMB per period, Cannavaro gave them another chance. He withdrew his lawsuit at the international arbitration court, allowing Guangzhou FC to participate in the new season. Cannavaro's support for Guangzhou FC has earned him praise from many fans, who hope he will return to coach in the Chinese Super League (CSL). His coaching abilities are highly anticipated, especially after his performance in Serie A last season. However, will Cannavaro return to the CSL? Recently, his destination has been revealed, and a top club has officially signed him. What's the situation? Recently, Croatian powerhouse Dinamo Zagreb announced that Fabio Cannavaro would become their new head coach. Yes, you read that right. Cannavaro has secured a bigger platform for himself in the Italian second division and Serie A. Dinamo Zagreb, founded in 1945, has won the Croatian First League 22 times, the Croatian Cup 16 times, the Croatian Super Cup twice, the UEFA Cup once, and finished as runners-up once. Cannavaro will officially take over as head coach on January 3rd, marking the start of his new career. He will lead the team in winter…

Jiangsu Suning Football Club ceased operations at the beginning of 21. Before its dissolution, the list of local players in the Jiangsu team was basically as follows. Goalkeepers: Gu Chao, Zhang Yan, Qi Yuxi, Huang Zihao Defenders: Li Ang, Zhou Yun, Yang Boyu, Yang Xiaotian, Li Jiawei, Zhang Cheng, Zhang Xiaobin, Ji Xiang Midfielders: Tian Yinong, Luo Jing, Gao Tianyi, Zhang Lingfeng, Abuduhaimiti, Gao Dalun, Wu Xi, Xie Xiaofan, Zhu Jiahao, Xie Zhiwei Forwards: Xie Pengfei, Huang Zichang, Feng Buyuan, Hu Shuming Where are these players now? Firstly, four players are currently playing in the China League One, and two are in the China League Two. The China League One players include Zhou Yun, Yang Xiaotian, Zhang Cheng, and Hu Shuming, all belonging to Jiangsu Nandong Fudong. The China League Two players include Xie Zhiwei from Shaanxi United Football Club and Xie Xiaofan from Quanzhou Yaxin Football Club. Secondly, seven players are currently competing in the China League One Including Qi Yuxi, Huang Zihao, Li Jiawei, and Ji Xiang who are currently playing for Nanjing City, Luo Jing who is playing for Yunnan Yulong, a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), and will also compete in the CSL next season, as well as Zhang Lingfeng and Gao Dalun who are playing for Suzhou Dongwu. Ji Xiang was loaned to Nanjing City by Shandong Taishan last season, and his loan contract expired at the end of the season. It is more likely that the former will be bought out by the latter. In addition, 11 players are currently…

Shandong Taishan's bench is indeed deep, with so many players leaving in different ways, yet still remaining well-stocked. If Liao Lisheng and Tong Lei really leave, it would be a bit of a pity, as they are not national team players from the Ivan period, but they are still at the level of national team players. It is expected that Patto, Fernandinho, Sun Guowen, Song Long, Ji Xiang, Duan Liu Yu, Qi Tianyu, and others will most likely not return. If Jadeson renews for another year, it would be fine, but if Old Cui wants to renew for three years, there is no chance. What is truly regrettable is the Brazilian striker Leonardo, who has been on loan. A foreign player capable of wreaking havoc in both the K League and the Chinese Super League, winning the Golden Boot in the 2023 season and the Silver Boot in the 2024 season, has been continuously abandoned by his old club and has been adrift for a long time, which is quite peculiar. The transfer situation for Taishan is not very active, and the team's assembly is also late. In the past, Taishan used to "get up early and rush to the market late," but this winter window, they didn't even get up early, hoping to catch up with the late market. Can foreign players like Enrique and Madruga be brought in? Taishan Club should decide as soon as possible! Media personality Miao Yuan revealed on Weibo: "Bringing in Aboubakar should be fake news, and Nene is temporarily being discussed by other…

The Chinese Super League (CSL) is set to unveil a new chapter in 2025, with an adjusted schedule that begins on February 21 and concludes on November 22. This extended timeframe not only provides ample space for the national team to compete in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but also heralds unprecedented thrilling matchups in the new season. The competitive landscape of the CSL is subtly shifting with the addition of two newcomers, Yunnan Yu Kun and Dalian Ying Bo, bringing the total number of strong teams to 16. Particularly noteworthy is Yunnan Yu Kun, a team established just three years ago, which dominated the China League One in the 2024 season with an impressive record of 20 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses. Their coach, Joen Andersen, who has previously managed European giants like Borussia Mönchengladbach, may spark a tactical revolution in the CSL with his coaching experience and defensive philosophy. The question of whether "Yu Kun can become the second Chengdu Rongcheng?" has sparked heated discussions among fans. Statistics show that Yu Kun's 70 goals scored and only 20 conceded in the League One demonstrate their strength. Outstanding performances by players such as Mu Xuekui and Han Zilong have showcased the new team's astonishing offensive and defensive capabilities. Dalian Ying Bo, another promoted team, carries the responsibility of revitalizing Dalian football. Under the guidance of experienced local coach Li Guoxu, the team has steadily completed a three-level jump over three years. Although the team relies on veterans, as one seasoned fan put it, "Dalian football never lacks passion…

In the year 2024, several national team players have decided to retire from professional football. On December 31st, two of these players announced the end of their careers on social media. In just six months, a total of eight national team players have announced their retirement. Among them, Wu Lei praised Cao Yunding, while Zhao Mingjian bid farewell to Dalian. Cao Yunding, at 35 years old, confirmed his retirement on social media, expressing regret for not winning the Chinese Super League title during his 14 years with Shanghai Shenhua. He has made five appearances for the national team without scoring or assisting any goals. Both Wu Lei and Cao Yunding are products of the Genbao Base youth training system. After Cao's retirement, Wu Lei posted a message wishing him all the best in the future, stating that Cao is the most talented player he has ever seen in terms of combining natural ability with ball skills. Wu Lei reminisced about playing alongside Cao but expressed regret that they could not continue fighting together. Zhao Mingjian, aged 37, also announced his retirement on the same day, reflecting on his 20-year career from 2004 to 2024. Zhao previously responded to Cao Yunding on social media, saying that it was good to share the same birthday and retirement date. It is clear that Zhao will also be leaving the professional field. Last season, Zhao helped Dalian Yingbo achieve promotion to the top league, and throughout his national team career, he made nine appearances with two assists. Yu Dabao, at 36 years old, has…

Can you believe it? A young man born in 2004, standing at 182 cm tall, runs freely on the field, unstoppable! This isn't about the protagonist of an online novel, but a promising new player from Xinjiang, Wumiti Jiang. Is our national football team finally getting some fresh blood? What? Another newcomer? Veteran fans might wave their hands dismissively—how many new players has the national team gone through over the years? But this time, it's different! This young player from Xinjiang is not just a "pretty face" being hyped up; he's the real deal! Speaking of this post-95s Wumiti Jiang, he's quite the tough guy. On the field, he's a typical "gung-ho" player, willing to do anything. Take his injury as an example: during a match against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in August, he head-butted an opponent so hard that he fractured his own skull! How dedicated is that? Over the years, our national team has become increasingly lackluster. They're often beaten to the ground, leaving fans stomping their feet in frustration. It's like a pot of soup that's been boiled for too long, losing its flavor. But now, here comes a young man from Xinjiang, with his physique and fighting spirit, exuding a raw energy! Talking about Wumiti Jiang's playing style, it's quite interesting. Although he's a defender, he's not one to just stand guard in front of the goal. As a center-back, he can run and jump, and even break through the lines? He's going to turn the opponent's defense upside down! Ivankovic is cunning and has had his…