In the intense tug-of-war between Fan Zhendong and WTT, more and more supporters are rallying behind Fan Zhendong. As Guo Yuehua, a veteran of the national table tennis team, has said, the impact of this incident surpasses previous internal events such as He Zhili's match-fixing and the strike by main players like Ma Long. After all, this matter now concerns the entire International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Guo Yuehua, a contemporary teammate of Cai Zhenhua in the table tennis world who paired with Ni Xiaolian in mixed doubles, holds a certain influence in the table tennis community. He recently released a video that lasts over five minutes to strongly support Fan Zhendong and pointedly identified three misconceptions within WTT during this incident: Misconception One: The high density and intensity of competitions have not taken into account the athletes' capacity to bear the load. In the past, athletes would only have one particularly important World Championships every two years, but now there are important matches happening frequently. For instance, in 2025, there will not only be the Asian Cup, World Cup, Asian Championships, and World Championships, but also countless WTT series events! Misconception Two: The WTT Grand Slam awards 2000 points, which is as high as the points awarded at the Olympics. The points from WTT series events are very high. Just during the summer of 2025, there will be three grand slams, accumulating over 6000 points in just three months. With such a high number of points, the main players of the national team will have to put additional pressure…

Setien is currently the most prominent head coach in the Chinese Super League. He has coached teams such as Barcelona, Villarreal, Real Betis, and Las Palmas in La Liga. Beijing Guoan hopes to make progress under this renowned coach. Last season, Guoan finished fourth in the Chinese Super League, a decent result, but the head coach, Suarez, was let go. It is clear that Guoan has bigger ambitions for next season, aiming to compete for the championship. Setien has taken office with three major initiatives! The latest adjustments at Guoan include renewing contracts with six players and releasing five, while Yu Dabao retires. On December 31st, Beijing time, Guoan officially announced that they have completed contract renewals with Zhang Xizhe, Wang Gang, Chi Zhongguo, and Cao Yongjing. By renewing their contracts, Guoan has sent a signal that these players will continue to play for the team in the new season, and they are still counted on by the club. Zhang Xizhe is currently 33 years old and played 21 games last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 6 assists. Despite his age, Zhang's awareness and footwork remain strong, making him the midfield engine of Guoan. His passing ability is a key weapon for Guoan to break through the opponent's defense. Wang Gang plays as a right-back and, at 35, still possesses vitality, running back and forth on the right flank to provide impetus for Guoan. Chi Zhongguo, who is the same age as Wang Gang, is a defensive midfielder known as the "Chinese Kante" in the CSL. Cao Yongjing is…

Recently, Chinese national football team head coach Ivanković expressed great confidence in the team's ability to directly qualify for the World Cup finals during the top 18 matches. This has sparked discussions and attention from fans and media. Media analysis suggests that Ivanković's confidence stems from three reasons. First, the current atmosphere within the national team is very positive, with players having high morale. Second, on the leaderboard, we are only one point behind Australia, who are second in our group. Third, a significant number of naturalized players will be eligible to represent the national team. This third point is particularly crucial. Some fans jokingly say that the Football Association is going all out! By next March, the number of naturalized players available for the national team could reach eight. Let's take a look at these eight naturalized players, who cover the front, midfield, and defense lines. The forward line has the most naturalized players, totaling four. Ai Kesen is currently in Brazil but has not stopped training. If he can find a new club in the Chinese Super League during the break, it is not impossible for him to return to the national team. Alan and Fernandinho are both considered potential national team members. As long as there is a national team training camp, they have a good chance of making the squad. Additionally, Oscar's naturalization process has already begun, and it is expected to yield positive results soon. After all, Oscar fully meets the naturalization criteria. In midfield, there are three naturalized players. Li Ke is an experienced…

The intricate web of interests and the ever-changing landscape of the sports world have seen a silent war come to an end in China's sports circle. On December 19, 2023, an announcement marked the downfall of Gou Zhongwen, once a towering figure in Chinese sports, now relegated to the dustbin of history like autumn leaves fading away. Rewind to 2016, a year of extraordinary change in Chinese sports, where a high-level reshuffle sent shockwaves through the entire industry. At that time, Cai Zhenhua's name was at its zenith within the General Administration of Sport. This table tennis legend had transitioned from athlete to coach, then to Vice Minister of the General Administration of Sport and President of the Football Association, each step solid and glorious. His resume mirrored the illustrious history of Chinese table tennis, commanding respect. Many believed that Cai Zhenhua would be the one to lead Chinese sports to new heights. However, fate seemed to enjoy playing tricks. Just as everyone eagerly anticipated, a dark horse emerged—Gou Zhongwen. To the sports world at the time, this name was unfamiliar. He did not hail from the sports sector but was an expert who had long cultivated in the field of information technology. Such a background made his appointment controversial. It was rumored that Gou Zhongwen stood out among many competitors due to his exceptional management abilities demonstrated in the education system. The higher-ups hoped he could bring this spirit of innovation into the sports world. Upon taking office, Gou Zhongwen embarked on drastic reforms. His first move targeted personnel…

The rear waist is about to arrive, with Shandong Taishan offering 1 million euros, a talent cultivated by Luneng Brazilian Sports. Currently, Shandong Taishan is still on vacation, but the team will soon reconvene to start their winter training. During this off-season, fans are still looking forward to Taishan strengthening their lineup, especially in terms of foreign players, hoping for some surprises. Last season, Taishan suffered significantly in the foreign player department, so if they want to achieve anything in the new season, they must strengthen their foreign player roster. Last season, Taishan exposed their midfield shortcomings after Moises left. They lacked a core player in the defensive midfield position. However, recently, good news has finally come for Taishan. According to Brazilian media reports, Shandong Taishan Football Club has submitted an offer of up to 1 million US dollars to a club in the Brazilian Serie A league, aiming to introduce their defensive midfielder - Guilherme Miranda Madruga Gomes, the winner of the 2023 Puskás Award. Madruga was born in 2000 and stands at 1.91 meters tall. He plays as a midfielder on the field, possessing excellent physical qualities and outstanding football talent. Moreover, he is an outstanding player cultivated by Luneng Brazilian Sports. As early as 2017, he was discovered by Luneng Brazilian Sports Club and joined their youth team. While in the youth team, Madruga participated in multiple events, notably, he also followed the team to participate in the 2018 Weifang Cup. During the Weifang Cup, he was rated as one of the best players due to his…

Due to the increasingly fierce competition in the Chinese Super League (CSL), various CSL teams are currently searching for strong new foreign players in the transfer market to enhance their team strength. Recently, according to multiple media reports, Shandong Taishan has made new moves in terms of foreign player recruitment. It is reported that Shandong Taishan will not renew the contract with the average Brazilian defender Marcelo but instead will strengthen and upgrade the foreign player lineup purposefully, aiming to return to the championship contention in the new season. As we all know, Shandong Taishan had some visible problems in their foreign player configuration last season. Although they had five foreign players on paper, in reality, due to poor recruitment and injury impacts, Shandong Taishan often had to play with only 2 to 3 starting foreign players, which seriously affected the team's combat effectiveness. Therefore, the management of Taishan team learned from the lessons of last season and decided to upgrade the foreign players in the new season, introducing players with more strength and adaptability. According to the Shandong Orange Wave Fan Club, Shandong Taishan will strengthen the weakest position in the midfield, the defensive midfielder. They have already targeted a midfielder from the Brazilian league, Guilherme Madruga, who plays for the Brazilian Serie A team Cuiabá Esporte Clube. Guilherme Madruga is 24 years old this year, at the prime of his career. He plays as a defensive midfielder and comes from the Brazilian sports youth training system, being a young midfield talent that catches attention in the Brazilian league.…

Recently, according to the latest report from Brazilian media diariodonordeste, the forward of Ceará Club, Shaluo Mineluo, who was previously targeted by Shanghai Shenhua, is likely to be intercepted by his city rival Shanghai Port. It is reported that this attacking player, who has performed outstandingly in the Brazilian league, is currently very close to joining the reigning Chinese Super League champion Shanghai Port, and both sides are currently working closely to finalize the final transfer details. Once the news came out, it immediately aroused widespread attention from domestic football media and fans. After all, in the current Chinese Super League transfer market, being able to attract a foreign forward like Shaluo Mineluo with immediate combat effectiveness is undoubtedly a great addition to the team's strength. It is worth mentioning that before this, many domestic media have already reported that Shaluo Mineluo will be the new aid of another Chinese Super League powerhouse, Shanghai Shenhua, and even rumors have spread that the transfer fee has reached 950,000 euros, and the joining matters have been "basically settled". For a time, the issue of Mineluo's ownership has become a hot topic among fans. Shanghai Shenhua, as a traditional strong team in the Chinese Super League, although it has not met the expectations of fans in terms of results in recent years, it has always maintained a high level in terms of recruitment. Especially in the selection of foreign players, Shenhua can always recognize the right person and introduce some players who shine on the Chinese Super League stage. Therefore, when Shaluo Mineluo's…

According to the arrangements of the Football Association, on January 8th next year, the Chinese men's football team will start a new round of training in order to better prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. After the first six rounds of the World Cup qualifiers, the national team has two wins and four losses, accumulating 6 points. Although they are at the bottom of the standings, they are actually only one point behind second-placed Australia, so there is still a great chance of qualifying. From the previous six rounds of matches, head coach Ivan Kozlovic is not an incompetent coach. He has his own unique insights in terms of troop deployment and tactical play. Especially his boldness in starting young stars surpasses all previous national team coaches. The recent consecutive victories of the national team have also greatly changed Ivan Kozlovic's reputation, turning him from the once universally criticized "old rogue" into a coach gradually recognized by fans. In order to perform well in the last four rounds of the World Cup qualifiers next year, it is expected that Ivan Kozlovic will carry out a major reshuffle of the current main lineup of the national team. Some well-known but underperforming national players may be cleaned up by Ivan; while some young stars who performed well in the Chinese Super League may firmly establish their main positions in the national team. Judging from the performance of the first six rounds of the World Cup qualifiers, the following three influential but average-performing national team main players may be reluctantly abandoned by…

Official Arrest! The Largest Official Position in China's Sports World to Date, Deeply Affected Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua The Fall of Gou Zhongwen: A Tale of Corruption and Its Impact on Chinese Sports The saying goes, "People die for wealth, birds perish for food." This adage rings true in the world of sports, where scandals and corruption have plagued various sectors, from football to basketball. Behind the scenes, anti-corruption efforts have become a top priority. On May 30th, news broke that Gou Zhongwen, the head of China's General Administration of Sport, was under investigation. Now, the case has finally reached its conclusion. On December 12th, Gou Zhongwen was "double expelled" from his positions, and just days later, he was formally arrested. His downfall has been met with mixed reactions. Official reports have exposed a series of despicable acts committed by Gou Zhongwen, particularly four major moves that threw the entire Chinese sports world into chaos, deeply affecting figures like Liu Guoliang and Cai Zhenhua. Gou Zhongwen's rise to the position of sports administrator was surprising, as his background was primarily in information research and engineering, with no apparent connection to sports. However, he climbed the ranks to become a candidate for the sports administrator role, despite many favoring Cai Zhenhua, who had a storied career in sports administration and was a key figure in Chinese table tennis. Gou Zhongwen's tenure was marked by drastic changes that shook the sports world. His first target was Cai Zhenhua, his former rival. Cai Zhenhua, once the deputy sports administrator, faced marginalization and…

Translation of the content: Honestly, I think our players shouldn't hold any retirement ceremonies. To be frank, they should keep a low profile; what qualifications do they have for such an event? Don't imitate foreign players who have far more honors than us. Besides Chinese fans, who even knows who you are? It's embarrassing. These are the players who make the most money in their clubs but have the poorest technical and tactical skills. They are the worst performers in the national team and the most domineering in domestic low-level leagues. They are also the least ambitious group that should have been replaced long ago. These old-timers of the national team drove Lippi away. How dare they cry? Are they just pawns of Chen from the docks? After driving Lippi away, it allowed domestic coach Li to take over, working with Chen to wreak havoc on Chinese football. We were so close to qualifying for the World Cup, but to put it bluntly, we were not just a little short. The previous generation of national team players at least tried their best. There was no scheming or cheating; they worked together on the field. Although their skills might not have been the best, they had a clear conscience, and the eyes of the national fans are bright. Here, I want to say to them, "You've worked hard." As for you, holding a retirement ceremony, I doubt anyone would bother to attend. Watching it would be embarrassing. We don't lack good players. We can play attacking football against Japan, but we…