The West Asian Gulf Cup football tournament is in full swing! The past night was arguably the craziest night in Asian football. In the last round of Group B matches, which were a matter of life and death for qualification, Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 3-1, while Bahrain suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat at the hands of Yemen. The results shocked many fans. The match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq saw both teams with one win and one loss, accumulating 3 points each and ranking second and third respectively before the game. The winner of this match would secure a spot in the knockout stage. Both teams had previously lost to Bahrain, so their form wasn't great. However, Iraq ranked higher than Saudi Arabia. Many fans believed that Iraq would emerge victorious, given Saudi Arabia's recent poor performance. From the start of the game, Saudi Arabia showed a bold and decisive attitude, while Iraq seemed slightly unprepared mentally. Although they were on the back foot, Iraq's defense held up well. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw. In the second half, Saudi Arabia took the initiative to strengthen their attack. They first scored from a penalty kick opportunity. However, Iraq quickly equalized. It was clear that Saudi Arabia came prepared, as Hamdan scored twice within seven minutes. Ultimately, Saudi Arabia won 3-1 against Iraq, securing their qualification. In the other match, group leaders Bahrain faced Yemen, who were at the bottom of the group. Bahrain had already secured their place in the next round, even as group leaders. Regardless of…

China's national football team is currently in full preparation for the Asian qualifiers of the World Cup. In this round of qualifiers, although China's team ranks at the bottom of the group in terms of points, there is still a chance for a comeback as the gap with the leading teams is not significant. Everyone hopes that the Chinese team will continue to work hard and strive to create miracles on the field in the upcoming matches. To achieve good results in future major tournaments, the Chinese team must rely on their own performance. While actively preparing, there is also close attention to the situation of their competitors. The Southeast Asian Football Championship is currently underway, with our main rival, Indonesia, already eliminated. However, the championship remains very exciting. In the first leg of the semi-finals of the Southeast Asian Football Championship, Vietnam defeated Singapore 2-0 away, gaining an advantage. Vietnam played against Singapore away, and it was not until the 101st minute that they took the lead with a penalty kick. In the 104th minute, naturalized forward Nguyen Xuan Truong scored to secure the victory. This 27-year-old player has scored 3 goals in just 2 appearances for Vietnam. With a 2-0 victory, a formidable opponent of the national team has emerged! A 1.86m tall naturalized center forward has scored, posing a challenge to the Chinese team. It is unexpected that the naturalized center forward Nguyen Xuan Truong, who stands at 1.86 meters tall, managed to score for Vietnam, securing a 2-0 victory. Vietnam is also a strong opponent of…

The Chinese Super League is currently in the off-season, with a seemingly calm surface hiding the bustling activity of teams at their winter training bases and in the transfer market, as an "arms race" has already begun. Dalian Yibo has set its sights on Malele, a former Shanghai Shenhua player, and has recently taken action. The salary they offered has sparked widespread discussion, as it is significantly higher than what Malele received at Shenhua. Meanwhile, reigning champions Shanghai Port have suffered a severe blow to their championship lineup with the departure of key foreign players such as Oscar and Barrios. However, they have secured the services of Jan Mateus from Yokohama F. Marinos. Tianjin Tigers also made significant moves in the transfer market, with a Spanish midfielder set to join the team after New Year's Day. Dalian Yibo's pursuit of Malele has been relentless. It is reported that they offered him a pre-tax salary of 1.1 million euros, while his post-tax salary at Shenhua was only 600,000 euros. This increase reflects Dalian Yibo's eagerness for talent. Malele's excellent physical condition makes him a formidable presence on the field, akin to a small tank charging through the opposition. His impressive record of 16 goals and 3 assists in 26 games last season places him among the top forwards in the league. Despite occasional misses in front of goal, he is seen as a lifeline for Dalian Yibo's relegation battle. Some fans believe that if Malele joins Dalian Yibo, there will be hope for survival in the new season. Shanghai Port, on…

After half a year, 67-year-old Chen Xuyuan returns to Shanghai and may meet Li Tie in prison, with all the details of his final moments fully exposed. Unknowingly, it has been half a year since Chen Xuyuan was sentenced. This former powerful figure in the Football Association, who once "called the wind and rain," now has new developments. According to domestic media reports, on Christmas Eve, he was escorted back to Shanghai and will spend the rest of his life in Nanhui Prison. It's quite a coincidence that on the same day, Oscar, who played for Shanghai Port for eight years, officially announced his departure. Recalling the intimate scenes between Chen Xuyuan and Oscar in the past, they now seem full of irony. The conditions in Nanhui Prison are relatively good, mainly detaining the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled, ensuring personal safety there. What is even more remarkable is that Li Tie, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to informed sources, is likely to serve his sentence here as well. These two "prominent figures" in the football world might meet again in prison and become cellmates, which is ironic for fans. Chen Xuyuan is now 67 years old, with not much time left in his life. It is reported that after the incident came to light, his family moved abroad to live a superior life. To this day, neither his wife nor his son has come to visit him, leaving him feeling lonely in prison. Once prosperous and unparalleled, he brought great wealth to his family, but…

Beijing Guoan has concluded the first phase of their winter training and is now entering a brief holiday period. At the same time, the team will officially welcome new coach Quique Setien for the second phase of winter training, which is a source of great joy for many Guoan fans. Setien is a highly capable coach who has coached in La Liga for many years and achieved remarkable results. Therefore, Guoan fans believe that Setien's arrival at the Imperial Army should be considered a significant upgrade. With Setien's appointment as the head coach of Guoan, the team's winter training reinforcement work will also enter a countdown. According to football journalist Yang Tianying, Guoan is targeting ready-to-play newcomers in the winter transfer window, and there will be names that will excite the fans. Guoan fans believe that if these names are exciting, they are likely to be current national team players. Combined with media reports, it is possible that Wu Shaocong, Serginho, and Wei Zhen could all be signed by Guoan in one go, allowing them to take on major roles in the new season. First, Wu Shaocong is in the prime of his career, having spent the past two seasons playing abroad in Europe. Wu Shaocong once played as a starter in the Turkish league and was loaned to the Polish Super League this season. Unfortunately, Wu Shaocong did not secure a starting position after joining the Polish Super League team and has yet to make his debut. As a result, fans speculate that Wu Shaocong might choose to join…

In the midst of Shanghai Port's celebration of their "double championship," the team experienced an unexpected turn of events. During the Christmas period, the club announced the departure of two key foreign players, dealing a significant blow to fans who were still reveling in the joy of victory. Firstly, Brazilian player Oscar, who had served the team for eight years, announced his departure. As the captain and core player of the team, Oscar made significant contributions during his time with Shanghai Port. He not only demonstrated exceptional skills and leadership on the field but also expressed deep affection for the city of Shanghai on multiple occasions. However, when Brazilian club Sao Paulo FC extended an invitation, the Brazilian star chose to return to his homeland. Although this decision was seen as expected by many, it still came as a shock and with reluctance to the fans when it happened. Following Oscar's announcement, the team also declared the departure of another important foreign player, Bargas. Unlike Oscar's situation, Bargas' future destination remains uncertain, but the team's decision to release the departure notice early added to the fans' concerns. The consecutive departures of these "big and small kings" dealt a severe blow to the team's strength within a short week. The core reason behind these changes is the salary cap policy implemented by the Chinese Football Association. The new policy stipulates that the annual salary of foreign players cannot exceed 3 million euros, and the total annual salary of foreign players per team must not exceed 10 million euros. This policy directly…

In recent years, the transfer market in Chinese football has attracted significant attention, with the return of some veterans sparking enthusiastic discussions among fans. Recently, 35-year-old Beira announced his desire to return to the field and received invitations from many clubs, with the offer from Beijing Guoan particularly appealing to him. As a renowned player who spent three years with Guoan, Beira is not only very familiar with the Chinese Super League (CSL) environment but also shares a deep mentor-disciple relationship with Guoan's head coach, Setien. Beira's career began in Spain, where his performances at Las Palmas made him a star player in La Liga. On the La Liga stage, he helped Las Palmas maintain a mid-table position with his excellent skills and stable play, earning a call-up to the Spanish national team. In 2018, at the peak of his career, Beira chose to transfer to Beijing Guoan in the CSL for a transfer fee of 11 million euros, quickly gaining fame in the domestic football circle. During his three years at Beijing Guoan, Beira's performance was remarkable, with 88 appearances, 30 goals, and 30 assists, making him a core player in the team's attacking line. His time with Guoan allowed him to deeply integrate into the CSL atmosphere and build a strong bond with the club's fans. However, as time went on, Beira decided to leave Guoan in the summer of 2021 and return to Las Palmas in La Liga. Despite his brief stint with Al-Fujairah in the UAE and his current free-agent status, Beira once again yearns to…

In recent times, the biggest news in the domestic sports world is undoubtedly the sentencing of Li Tie and the arrest of former Director of China's General Administration of Sport, Gu Zhongwen. This article will not discuss Li Tie, but focus on information related to Gu Zhongwen. To many people, the director of the General Administration of Sport seems distant. However, the greater the power, the more significant the impact if the decisions made are wrong. Take fans as an example! Whether it's football or table tennis fans, they should be extremely resentful towards Gu Zhongwen. As the director of the General Administration of Sport, Gu Zhongwen supported the appointment of Liu Yi, a wanted criminal from South Africa, as the secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association, plunging Chinese football into turmoil. He also supported Chen Xuyuan as the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, further exacerbating the chaos in Chinese football. As for table tennis fans, their hatred towards Gu Zhongwen is even stronger! After Gu Zhongwen took office as the director of the General Administration of Sport, he forced Liu Guoliang, then the head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, to step down. Later, due to the withdrawal from competition by Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and others in support, Liu Guoliang was reassigned to serve as the president of the Table Tennis Association until now. It is strange that just five days after Gu Zhongwen's arrest, rumors emerged that Liu Guoliang had also been removed from his position. The news of Liu Guoliang's removal was…

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of Beijing Guoan, and as we enter a new year, the team is actively reinforcing its ranks in preparation for a higher ranking and aiming to achieve new breakthroughs in the AFC Champions League. To this end, Beijing Guoan has undergone a coaching change during this winter transfer window, with Setien taking over to build a team focused on attacking football, abandoning the defensive counter-attack strategy with two foreign center-backs that was employed under Suarez this year. As a result, the focus has shifted to player acquisitions and departures. In terms of departures, it is likely that 【Engadu】, who was previously rumored to be heading to West Asia, will remain with the team. However, another foreign center-back, 【Mamadou】, is highly likely to leave and become a backup target for Dalian Yingbo. Additionally, 【Duan Dezhi】, who was loaned to Suzhou Dongwu, may continue to be loaned out, while veteran 【Zhang Chengdong】 is expected to leave and join Qingdao West Coast. Midfielder 【Li Ke】 is not expected to leave, with rumors suggesting he might move to Chengdu Rongcheng. The average age of Beijing Guoan's squad in the new season will continue to decrease, with the scale of mid-career players expanding and continuing to play a leading role. The departure of old players and the arrival of new signings are all just rumors at this point. Currently, there are ongoing efforts to naturalize 【Serginho】, who is set to become the team's first new signing and will temporarily join as a foreign player. Whether he can register as a…

Recently, the head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, Ivanković, expressed great confidence in China's direct qualification for the World Cup finals in 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 Chinese 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 large number of naturalized players will be able to represent the national team. This third point is particularly crucial. Some fans jokingly say that the Football Association is going all out! Because by next March, there will be eight naturalized players available for the national team. Let's take a look at these eight naturalized players, who cover the front, midfield, and defense lines. The front line has the most naturalized players, with a total of four. Ai Kesen is currently in Brazil but has not stopped training. If he can find a new club during the break in the Chinese Super League, it is not ruled out that Ai Kesen could return to the national team. Alan and Fernandinho are still considered potential national team members. As long as the national team trains, both 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…