In the vast expanse of Chinese football, a new star has quietly risen in recent U20 national team matches. He is 18-year-old Zhang Zhiqiang, a rising star from the Guangzhou team's youth training system. In a crucial match, Zhang Zhiqiang scored an impressive goal, bringing valuable points to the national youth team. When the national youth team faced the formidable challenge of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' first team, the score was once behind, and the atmosphere on the field was tense and oppressive. However, just as everyone thought victory was hopeless, Zhang Zhiqiang stepped up. Relying on his keen sense and excellent skills, he managed to pull one back for the national youth team at a critical moment. This goal was not only the best proof of his personal abilities but also a strong endorsement of Guangzhou team's youth training system. Guangzhou team, a name that once wrote a glorious chapter in the history of Chinese football, still cannot ignore its investment and achievements in youth training despite facing some difficulties now. Zhang Zhiqiang's growth trajectory is a microcosm of the success of Guangzhou team's youth training system. From receiving professional training at a young age, gradually emerging, to shining brightly in the national youth team now, every step of Zhang Zhiqiang is condensed with the wisdom and sweat of Guangzhou team's youth training coaching team. Zhang Zhiqiang's journey has not been smooth sailing. During the key stage of Guangzhou team's promotion push last season, he faced the choice of being called up to the national youth team. Considering the needs…

Recently, China's national football team concluded their first training camp of the year in Haikou. The training was led by the Ivan coaching team, known for its high intensity, and although many players found it arduous, they generally believed that such high-quality training laid a solid foundation for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. However, just as the training ended, the national team suffered a major blow. On the eve of the Spring Festival, the national team announced a temporary disbandment to welcome the new year. But at the same time, a shocking message arrived: The naturalization path of the national team faced an unprecedented challenge. It is well-known that if the national team wants to advance to the 2026 World Cup, they must enhance their strength. While direct competitors like the Indonesian team and the Australian team are reinforcing themselves, it is difficult to achieve substantial improvements through current squad training alone. The fastest way to enhance strength is to continue naturalizing powerful foreign aid. But an unfavorable message has already appeared. The non-bloodline naturalization plan that the Football Association previously invested heavily in has suffered a severe setback. Four naturalized players, Elkeson, Alan, Fernandinho, and Li Ke, have announced that they will collectively withdraw from the Chinese national team and will not accept future call-ups. This news dealt a heavy blow to the morale and strength of the national team, adding many uncertainties to the upcoming Asian 18-team qualifiers. If the decline in form due to aging can be understood for Elkeson and Alan, the withdrawal of Fernandinho and…

Recently, the forward of Shanghai Port team, Bargas, made a remarkable decision. He left Shanghai Port and joined the bottom team of the Saudi League. "The world is bustling with activity, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for profit." This famous saying interprets Bargas' transfer motivation to some extent. Shanghai Port offered Bargas a contract with an annual salary of three million euros before tax, but the new employer in the Saudi League offered a condition of six million euros after tax, which is undoubtedly a huge temptation. For higher income, Bargas resolutely chose the Saudi League. However, on the football field, strength and results are often closely linked, and he did not expect the new employer's strength to be so poor. Bargas' debut with his new employer was a nightmare. The new employer suffered a 0-9 defeat in the Saudi League, and such a huge gap plunged Bargas into depression. Although he may have foreseen that the new employer's strength was weak and his days in the team would not be easy before joining, such a wide result still greatly exceeded his imagination. A team like this faces a huge risk of relegation in its domestic league. According to common sense, if the situation of the new employer continues to deteriorate, Bargas is likely to terminate the contract early, take the high salary, and return to Shanghai Port. During his time at Shanghai Port, Bargas played an important role. He is a very capable forward. Since joining Shanghai Port, his performance has been commendable. In many…

The first training list of the national football team in 25 years has a total of 32 players selected. It is expected that when the two World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia away and Australia at home in March are played, the main list of 23 Chinese players will be determined from this group. Wu Lei is definitely out due to injury, and it is highly likely that the naturalization procedures for Serginho and Oscar will not be completed by March. Among the 32-man training list, which 9 players will eventually miss out? Goalkeeper position: It is predicted that Han Jiaqi from Beijing Guoan will miss out Wang Dalei and Yan Junling are the basic lineup for the national team's goalkeeper position, with one of them being the starter and the other being the first substitute. Compared to Jian Tao, Han Jiaqi had a better performance last season, so he was chosen to stay. Defensive line: It is predicted that Wei Zhen from Shanghai Port, Han Pengfei from Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, and Wu Mitijiang from Wuhan Three Towns will miss out Wei Zhen has good hardware talent and a good attitude towards the game, but his defensive instincts are poor, and his positioning and judgment of the ball's landing point are not good. Han Pengfei is now 31 years old and does not have the same value for development as Wu Shaoc

In March of this year, the World Cup qualifiers kick off, with the second crucial match for the Chinese men's football team against a formidable opponent - the Australian men's football team. This match is highly anticipated, not only because of the historical encounters between the two teams that are full of suspense, but also because CCTV5 will broadcast it live, allowing hundreds of millions of fans across the country to witness this focus match together. Despite having the home advantage, the Chinese team suffered a significant blow before the game. The main striker, Wu Lei, was out due to injury, which undoubtedly posed a considerable challenge to the team's offensive end. At the same time, naturalized players Xiao Oscar and Serginho were unable to play due to procedural issues, further weakening the overall strength of the Chinese team. Faced with such difficulties, coach Ivan demonstrated his decisiveness and adaptability, deciding to use more young players in hopes that their energy and drive could make up for the team's lack of experience and strength. Under Ivan's tactical deployment, the Chinese team will unleash a youth storm. These young players fully display their potential and fighting spirit on the field, breaking through and passing fearlessly to attack the Australian team's defense line. Although there may be some shortcomings in experience and coordination, their performance undoubtedly brings new hope and vitality to the Chinese team. Overall, despite the huge challenges and difficulties the Chinese team will face in this World Cup qualifier, their performance on the field is still worthy of recognition…

The Chinese national football team has just completed its winter training, which should have been an opportunity to inject momentum for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a piece of news has emerged that casts a heavy shadow over the fans' expectations. According to domestic media reports, two highly anticipated naturalized players, Serginho and Little Oscar, may not be able to represent the national team due to incomplete procedures in the next two World Cup qualifiers in March. This news undoubtedly adds uncertainty to the national team's prospects for qualification. Whether the two naturalized players can join the national team in time is crucially dependent on the urgent deadline of February 18th. According to current regulations, the Chinese Super League's winter transfer window will close on this date. If the naturalization procedures are not completed before then, Serginho and Little Oscar will not be able to participate in the World Cup qualifiers. If they fail to complete the naturalization procedures, the clubs can only register them as foreign players, which would not only be a significant loss for the players themselves but also put their respective clubs, Yunnan Yulong and Beijing Guoan, in a difficult situation. For the clubs, the high costs required for naturalizing players are not insignificant. If they can only be used as foreigners in the end, it would undoubtedly be a waste of funds, and the clubs are unwilling to bear such "unjustified" expenses. In this case, the clubs are likely to choose to delay naturalization, which could affect the strength of the national team.…

The Chinese national football team has recently completed a ten-day winter training camp in Hainan, which provided valuable opportunities for physical conditioning and tactical coordination. This training period also marked the transformation and growth of an experienced player. National team coach Ivanovic praised the performance of all players during the training, especially that of Wei Shihao, which is rare in his coaching career. Ivanovic stated that Wei Shihao demonstrated exceptional leadership and team spirit, becoming a standout player in the national team. The Croatian coach commended Wei Shihao not only for his outstanding technical skills but also for his key role in mentoring younger players and leading them forward. In response to the coach's praise, Wei Shihao humbly expressed during an interview, "This training camp had the best atmosphere in the national team. As one of the older players, I have the responsibility and obligation to lead them well." Wei Shihao's journey to transformation was not without challenges. As a top player from the '95 generation, he achieved fame at a young age and was a mainstay in various youth national teams. However, his experiences with the senior national team were filled with ups and downs. From Lippi to Li Tie, Wei Shihao never received true recognition, and his career at the national level was fraught with difficulties. Under Ivanovic's leadership, however, Wei Shihao finally found his spring. In recent 18-strong matches, he played as a core player, repaying the coach's trust with his actions and displaying the spirit of a hardworking soldier. Reflecting on Wei Shihao's national team career,…

According to the latest news from Xinmin Evening News, the hope of retaining the former naturalized international player Dai Weijun has been growing, especially his performance during the winter training has given Shenhua coach Sluiski a new understanding of him. On January 18th, Beijing time, Shanghai Shenhua played their first friendly match after the start of the winter training, against Dalian Yingbo, a strong newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League. In the end, after a tough battle, Shanghai Shenhua easily defeated Dalian Yingbo 2-0. It is worth mentioning that in this 2-0 friendly match, although Dai Weijun came off the bench, he impressed Sluiski with his stunning performance and proved himself well. From the situation of this game, after coming off the bench, Dai Weijun played as a shadow striker for Shanghai Shenhua, similar to the position of a winger and second striker. After he came on the field, he quickly entered the state, not only playing a good role in the offensive line, but also at a critical moment, he perfectly played the role of a goal finisher. Yu Han's wonderful assist, Dai Weijun calmly completed the shot, the timing and skill of the shot were just right, showing his excellent ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal. After this battle, Dai Weijun left a deep impression on Shenhua coach Sluiski. It is no exaggeration to say that scoring a goal in this game has added an important weight to his retention for the new season. In addition, in this winter window, Shanghai Shenhua's midfield…

Without hesitation, before the start of this crucial match, I cast my vote of trust in the Chinese men's national football team. However, it wasn't because I believed in their strength; rather, I believed that the Qatari team wouldn't exert themselves fully. After all, for the Chinese team, this was a must-win game, but for Qatar, it held no significance. They had already secured their place in the next round, and the outcome of this match would not change their position as group leaders. To my surprise, I still overestimated the capabilities of the Chinese team. Even with significant rotations made by the Qatari team, including a change of goalkeeper, the Chinese team fought hard but still could not secure a victory. Over three matches, they achieved two draws, one loss, and zero goals scored. This is the result that the Chinese team presented after 40 days of overseas training. Ironically, following this match, there remained a theoretical possibility for China to advance. Despite having two goals disallowed, it was the Tajikistan team that ultimately triumphed, overturning Lebanon to advance. Clearly, the Tajikistan team played a pivotal role; by sheer coincidence, their victory saved the Chinese team. However, Tajikistan's victory alone cannot guarantee China's advancement. The significance of this win lies in preserving the possibility for the Chinese team to progress. Currently, if the Chinese team wishes to continue in the Asian Cup, they must meet two conditions: Syria must draw 0-0 and receive yellow cards, and Palestine must agree to a draw with Hong Kong. If these conditions are…

The calm winter transfer window has been shattered by a massive stone, as a strong reinforcement with an 18 million Euro valuation joins, signaling a change in approach for a former Chinese Super League (CSL) champion. No wonder they gave up on the strongest naturalization candidate! Since the CSL embarked on its salary cap journey, there hasn't been much attention paid to which clubs are signing which players. After all, world-class stars used to look down on the CSL and wouldn't consider playing here. Nowadays, CSL club signings are like opening blind boxes. Of course, even big-name stars who come to the CSL can have underwhelming performances, such as Tevez and Sha Lawei. The 2024 season and winter transfer window have been open for some time now, but the transfers and signings have been relatively quiet. Instead, it's the move of Ma Lalei from Shanghai Shenhua to Dalian Yibo that has generated a lot of discussion. Does this mean that after the CSL's salary cap, there really aren't any capable foreign players willing to play? Changchun Yatai has been fighting for relegation survival in recent years, yet they once won the CSL title. Leonardo, borrowed from Shandong Taishan, performed exceptionally well and helped the team avoid relegation, but the club chose not to sign him permanently and instead let him go to Zhejiang FC. Serginho, who had served the team for many years and was close to being naturalized, was surprisingly sent to Beijing Guoan. Is Changchun Yatai destined to continue scraping by? The first batch of national team naturalizations…