Recently, the Chinese football circle has been stirred up again. Former head coach of the Chinese men's national team, Li Tie, has appealed against his 20-year sentence, a move that has sparked widespread discussion. Amidst the many criticisms and accusations, two former national players have come forward to speak out for Li Tie. Who are they? And what did they say? Today, let's talk about this topic. Li Tie, once a symbol of glory for Chinese football. As a player, he helped the Chinese men's national team enter the World Cup finals, and as a coach, he led Hebei China Fortune and Wuhan Zall to promotion success. However, over time, Li Tie's image became increasingly complex, ultimately leading to his imprisonment due to alleged illegal activities. Xu Liang, a native and former teammate of Li Tie, expressed his support for Li Tie on social media. Xu Liang revealed that Li Tie had once helped him, hence he always referred to Li Tie as "Iron Brother". Faced with fans' doubts, Xu Liang firmly stated, "He will always be my Iron Brother!" This shows Xu Liang's gratitude towards Li Tie. Another former national player, Zhao Peng, also spoke out in support of Li Tie. Zhao Peng worked with Li Tie at Guangzhou Evergrande, stating that Li Tie had a very good impression during his time there and was very kind to people. Zhao Peng believes that Li Tie's change began after coaching Hebei China Fortune, where the increase in power also led to an increase in his desires. Regarding Li Tie's case,…

Recently, the German Transfer Market released the latest list of Chinese player valuations. Among the top ten, all are national team players, belonging to five major Super League clubs. Among them, two players from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua have entered the top three. Ranking first is Wu Lei from Shanghai Port with a valuation of 1.2 million euros. In the recently concluded season, Wu Lei scored 34 goals to win the Golden Boot, setting a new record for the most goals in a single season in the Chinese Super League. It's a pity that the Chinese men's football team still relies on Wu Lei to save face! Recently, Italian foreign aid Compagno from Tianjin Jinmen Tiger was interviewed by foreign media. When asked which CSL player could enter the Serie A league, Compagno named only Wu Lei as suitable. Even at the age of 33, Wu Lei is still highly regarded! Ranking second and third are Zhu Chenjie and Jiang Shenglong from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, both with a valuation of 900,000 euros. Zhu Chenjie plays as a defender and is a mainstay for both the national team and the club. Jiang Shenglong is a versatile player who can play as a defender, midfielder, and even a center forward. Both will become important pillars for the national team in the coming period! Ranking fourth is Zhang Yuning from Beijing Guoan Club with a valuation of 850,000 euros. In the 18-strong match against the Indonesian men's football team and the Bahraini men's football team, Zhang Yuning scored consecutive goals. Especially in the away…

Within three days, Shanghai Port announced the departure of two key players, Oscar and Balagas, who had led the team to consecutive championships for two seasons and whose contracts had expired simultaneously. This Christmas was undoubtedly bitter for Port fans, but everything needs to move forward. With less than two months until the start of the next Chinese Super League season, finding suitable replacements after the departure of the "big and small kings" has become an urgent task for Shanghai Port. After the departure of Oscar and Balagas, the most affected person besides head coach Muscat is Wu Lei, who became the most frustrated person. In the 2024 season, Wu Lei, the local top scorer with a record-breaking 34 goals in the Chinese Super League, scored 9 goals from Oscar's assists and 6 goals from Balagas' assists. It can be seen that Wu Lei, this type of forward who relies on positioning, still has a high dependence on them. If he loses enough support from the midfield, Wu Lei, whose individual combat ability is limited, is very likely to become the next Malele. Among the six foreign players in the 2024 season of Shanghai Port, only Gustavo and Rusa, who are still under contract, can stay with the team. Oscar, Balagas, Citadini, and Pop, who specializes in the AFC Champions League, have all left one after another. The significant change in offensive foreign aid has a greater impact on Muscat's tactical system. Under the continued salary cap in the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Port, which is not short of money,…

Recently, the domestic sports world has been greatly concerned with the sentencing of Li Tie and the arrest of Gou Zhongwen, the former director of the General Administration of Sport. Many people may think that the position of the director of the General Administration of Sport is far removed from ordinary people. However, the greater the power, the more profound its decisions often have on the lives of ordinary people. Taking fans as an example, whether they are football or table tennis enthusiasts, they have long complained about Gou Zhongwen's various actions. As the director of the General Administration of Sport, Gou Zhongwen's decisions have sparked much controversy. He once strongly supported Liu Yi, a wanted criminal in South Africa, to serve as the secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association, leading to a more chaotic situation in Chinese football; at the same time, he also supported Chen Xuyuan to take up the post of the Chinese Football Association, further entangling Chinese football. For table tennis fans, Gou Zhongwen is an even more controversial figure. During his tenure as director of the General Administration of Sport, he once promoted Liu Guoliang, then head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, to step down, triggering a huge public outcry. At that time, main players such as Olympic champion Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and others withdrew from competitions in support, forcing Liu Guoliang to transition from head coach to chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, barely continuing to contribute to Chinese table tennis. However, just 5 days after Gou Zhongwen's arrest, there…

In the off-season of the 2024 Chinese Super League season, the transfer dynamics of Shandong Taishan Club have captured the hearts of many fans. Recently, news about Brazilian forward Leonardo's imminent return to Jinan has brought a touch of warmth to the team's somewhat quiet recruitment efforts. However, the road back for this former hero seems not to be smooth sailing! The current situation of Shandong Taishan is a mixture of joy and worry. On one hand, the team's actions in the transfer market are slow, and it even faces the problem of player loss. He Xiaoke has already joined Qingdao West Coast and started training with his new club. On the other hand, the contract renewal negotiations with key foreign aid Jadson have also reached an impasse. Head coach Choi Kang-hee hopes to stabilize the team's morale with a long-term contract of three years, but the club prefers to sign short-term contracts of one to two years to maintain the flexibility of squad adjustments. However, amidst this seemingly depressed atmosphere, Leonardo's return is undoubtedly a shot in the arm. The 27-year-old Brazilian striker's connection with Shandong Taishan dates back to 2021. Although he only made 8 appearances and scored 1 goal during his first stint, his subsequent career trajectory has proven his abilities. In 2022, he was loaned to South Korea and won the league championship. In 2023, while playing for Changchun Yatai, he won the Chinese Super League Golden Boot. His outstanding performance in Zhejiang in 2024 even skyrocketed his value to 3.5 million euros, ranking fourth among…

In a recent match of the first stage of the Women's Table Tennis Super League, Shandong Luneng faced off against Shenzhen University. Wang Manyu had previously withdrawn from the first stage of the competition, and on the Shenzhen University side, Sun Yingsha did not participate. Ultimately, Shandong Luneng defeated Shenzhen University with a score of 3-1, with Chen Xingtong scoring two points and Qian Tianyi contributing one point. Shenzhen University managed to secure one point in the doubles match. In the first doubles match, Tan Yuxuan/Kuai Man took control of the key points in the first game with an 11-9 victory, widened the gap in the second game with an 11-5 win, and engaged in a fierce battle in the third game before securing a 15-13 victory. This resulted in a 3-0 win over Fan Siqi/Qian Tianyi, giving Shenzhen University a 1-0 lead. In the second singles match, Chen Xingtong faced Wu Yonglin and swept her opponent with a 3-0 victory, helping Shandong Luneng level the score at 1-1. In the third match, Qian Tianyi faced Kuai Man in an intense battle. Qian Tianyi won the first game 11-8, Kuai Man narrowly took the second game 12-10, but Qian Tianyi responded with a 12-10 victory in the third game and seized the opportunity to win the fourth game 11-7. This allowed Shandong Luneng to take the lead at 2-1. Drawing the home team position, Shandong Luneng had Chen Xingtong play in the fourth match against Tan Yuxuan, the second singles player from Shenzhen University. Chen Xingtong dominated the first game…

After a 9-year career in Chinese football, Mukeshui has returned to his place of fame, Dalian. However, this time he is not joining Dalian Yingbo, who have just been promoted to the Super League, but instead remains in the second-tier league, signing with newly-promoted Dalian Kuncheng. Despite Mukeshui's age of 37, Dalian Kuncheng seems unconcerned and has offered him a long-term contract, clearly valuing his promotion-winning attributes. At 37 years old, Mukeshui can still be heavily relied upon in China's secondary league, and he should be grateful for two decisions he made: first, giving up basketball at 19 to focus on football, and second, accepting Dalian Yifang's invitation in 2015. Standing nearly 1.9 meters tall and very strong, Mukeshui initially wanted to become a professional basketball player due to his natural physical advantages. He was able to join Zimbabwe's national youth teams and play as a starting point guard in the African Youth Basketball Championship, demonstrating not only his athletic talent but also his ability to endure hardship. In 2007, during the African Men's Basketball Championship, his playing time ranked second in the team, and he was the assist leader. However, fate opened another door for him - due to the lack of indoor basketball courts in Zimbabwe, he had to train with an amateur football club to maintain his form. This unintentional move won him a contract with the club. For Mukeshui, who lived in the slums, it was natural to give up basketball since football could bring in income. Incredibly, in the third year after switching sports, he…

Following the departure of Oscar from Shanghai Port, the club officially announced that another key foreign player, Vargas, has also left the team. After his contract with Port expired, Vargas became a free agent, and it is reported that his next destination will be Saudi Arabia. For Port, the loss of Oscar and Vargas is significant, but the team must look ahead and prepare for the new season by bringing in new players. Just as Vargas left, Port signed a top foreign aid: the new Hulk created 5 goals in 5 games, shining in the AFC Champions League. Oscar scored 16 goals and provided 27 assists in 40 appearances last season for Port, averaging over one goal per game. Vargas was also important, scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists in 38 appearances last season. Oscar and Vargas were the "big and small kings" of Port, leading the team to win the domestic double last season. The fact that neither of them will be playing for Port next season will have a significant impact on the team. Fortunately, Port's recruitment work is going smoothly, and it is reported that they have already secured one new signing. On December 27th, according to well-known domestic media personality Xu Jiang, Brazilian foreign aid Yan Matheus from Yokohama F. Marinos is about to join Port. As for Yokohama's other Brazilian foreign aid, Anderson Lopes, negotiations are not yet settled. The introduction of Matheus is a crucial addition for the team, as he is a powerful foreign aid with a style similar to former Port…

At the end of 2024, Chinese football has received an exciting piece of news. On December 27th, renowned football veteran Sun Jihai was officially elected as the Vice Chairman of Liaoning Football Association. This appointment aligns with the significant reform policies proposed by Song Kai, the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, infusing new hope into the future development of Chinese football! Recently, Song Kai proposed an important policy at a Chinese football development seminar: retired professional players who do not participate in youth training for a certain number of years will not be allowed to coach professional teams. The introduction of this policy demonstrates the FA's high regard for youth training and reflects the determination to "start from the foundation." In this context, Sun Jihai's appointment can be seen as the best interpretation of this policy. As one of the most influential players in Chinese football history, Sun Jihai's achievements are widely recognized. He won the Jia-A League championship four times, followed Manchester City to win the English Football Championship League title in 2001, participated in the South Korea-Japan World Cup with the national team in 2002, and was even inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2015. These brilliant records have earned him prestige in the international football arena, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino said during his visit to China in October this year, Sun Jihai is undoubtedly a Chinese football legend. However, what truly earns Sun Jihai respect is his dedication to youth training after retirement. During the period when "golden football" was prevalent, he…

With the winter transfer window approaching, Chinese Super League (CSL) teams are actively scouting for new signings. Consequently, a flurry of transfer news has emerged, with Chengdu Rongcheng's transfer activities being particularly noteworthy. The reason behind Chengdu Rongcheng's heightened activity in this transfer window is largely due to internal personnel adjustments. Despite achieving an impressive third-place finish in the CSL last season, the team also exposed some existing issues, particularly in defense. With contracts of central defenders Yang Yiming and Yang Fan, as well as goalkeepers Geng Xiaofeng and Zhang Yan, nearing expiration, the team faces an urgent task of rebuilding its defensive line. Geng Xiaofeng has already confirmed his move to Yunnan Yulong, while Yang Yiming may head south to Shenzhen New Pengcheng, presenting a significant challenge to Chengdu Rongcheng's defense. In response to this situation, Chengdu Rongcheng has acted swiftly and decisively, locking in several national-level players who will soon become free agents in an attempt to fill the gaps in their defense. Among them, Han Pengfei, Liu Dianzuo, and Liao Lisheng have become the team's primary targets for recruitment. Han Pengfei, an experienced national-level central defender, will undoubtedly enhance Chengdu Rongcheng's aerial defense and defensive toughness with his addition. Liu Dianzuo is a capable national-level goalkeeper whose arrival will alleviate pressure on the team's goalkeeping position. As for Liao Lisheng, he is an all-round defensive midfielder whose inclusion will further strengthen Chengdu Rongcheng's midfield control and defensive capabilities. During the pursuit of these three national-level players, Chengdu Rongcheng demonstrated great sincerity and determination. They engaged in in-depth…