On January 13th at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base, a highly anticipated friendly match took place between the U20 national football team and the champion of the Zhongguan League, Shenzhen 2028. However, the outcome of the match was unexpected, with the U20 national team losing 1:3 to this amateur team, drawing widespread attention and discussion. Prior to the match, fans and media had high hopes for the U20 national team, believing that they would at least be able to demonstrate some competitiveness against the Zhongguan League champions. However, their performance during the match was disappointing. Shenzhen 2028, with their wealth of match experience and excellent tactical execution, almost completely controlled the rhythm of the game. In contrast, the U20 national team seemed at a loss and struggled to break through the opponent's defense. Despite Liu Chengyu scoring a valuable goal for the national team, salvaging some pride for the team, the performance of the other players was unsatisfactory. The defense was riddled with flaws, allowing Shenzhen 2028's attacks to easily penetrate the national team's defense. This performance undoubtedly raised concerns among fans about the U20 national team's prospects in the Asian Cup. After the match, U20 national team coach Djordjevic remained optimistic about the result, stating that the friendly match held great value. He emphasized that the purpose of the match was to test the training results, refine the team's cohesion, and adapt to the competitive atmosphere. However, such explanations were clearly insufficient to calm the disappointment felt by the fans. After all, a significant defeat is hard to…

The departure of Oscar marks the end of the golden era in the Chinese Super League (CSL), where big-name foreign players were bought at high prices. Now, the trend is shifting towards more affordable options, with players valued around one million becoming the new favorites for teams. In this context, the actions of two newly promoted teams are particularly noteworthy, as their recruitment strategies could potentially pave a new path for the future development of the CSL. Dalian Yibo, as a newly promoted team, has a clear strategy in their recruitment, focusing on familiar faces from the CSL. They have retained Kalanga, who has proven his abilities in the league and has a keen sense for scoring goals. Additionally, they have signed Marele, who played for Shanghai Shenhua last season, and Labiade, who previously played in Yunnan, both of whom can bring variety to the team's attacking play. In defense, they have signed Mamadou, who played for Beijing Guoan last season and brings valuable experience to stabilize the backline. The only foreign player yet to be officially announced is Alimi from North Macedonia, but there is anticipation for what he can contribute to the team. Dalian Yibo's lineup seems to have low integration difficulties, as these players are well-versed in the league's rhythm, which might lead to a "newly promoted miracle" in the new season. Yunnan Yukuang also made significant changes in their foreign player lineup during the offseason. They only kept Jonica from last season and have confirmed Portuguese midfielder Nene to strengthen midfield control. However, there was a…

The training camp for the Chinese men's national football team has concluded. During this training session, a statement made by Wei Shihao during an interview left a deep impression on many people. A large number of fans are praising Wei Shihao, who was once known as a troublemaker in the national team, for his transformation! What did Wei Shihao say that evoked such feelings from the fans? In his interview, Wei Shihao discussed two points. First, he believes that the current atmosphere within the Chinese men's national football team is the best among all previous national teams. Second, he thinks that head coach Ivanković can lead the Chinese men's national football team to qualify for the World Cup finals. Honestly, it's not easy for Wei Shihao, who is already 29 years old, to say these words! During the Lippi era, Wei Shihao was just starting out, and Lippi did not trust him. After all, Wei Shihao at that time had a fiery personality and often lost his temper during matches, becoming a hidden landmine for the Chinese men's national football team. You never knew when he might explode. Later, under Li Tie's leadership, Wei Shihao was not favored by Li Tie. After all, Li Tie himself had problems. Due to Wei Shihao's disobedience, Li Tie also excluded him from the national team. We don't know how Ivanković managed to win over Wei Shihao! After the first two games of the top 18 qualifiers ended with two consecutive losses for the Chinese men's national football team, media reports revealed that the…

That header, when I think back on it now, my heart is still pounding. Xiang Yuwang leapt high, like an eagle, smashing the ball into the goal! In that moment, I felt as if I had returned to my university days, standing amidst a crowded stadium, roaring and cheering with my brothers for every spectacular goal. The difference this time was that it was for our U21 national football team! A clean 1-0 victory, defeating Iran U20 again within three days, the taste of this victory is truly sweet! To be honest, the first half made me a bit anxious. Both sides played cautiously, like two chess players carefully testing each other. I was busy scrolling through sports news on my phone while occasionally looking up at the live broadcast on TV, afraid of missing any exciting moments. My wife was busy in the kitchen, the aroma wafting over, making my stomach growl. Her braised pork, the flavor, is simply divine! Rich but not greasy, melting in your mouth, it always makes me eat two more bowls of rice. But right now, how could I have the mind to eat? All my thoughts were focused on the game. The 0-0 score held until the second half. I silently chanted in my heart: Score! Score! Finally, in the 62nd minute, the goal came! Xiang Yuwang's header, like a cannonball, headed straight for the goal! At that moment, I felt as if time had stopped, and all eyes were focused on the flying football. Goal! I couldn't help but shout loudly, startling…

The Chinese men's football team faced Japan in the 18th round of the competition, but CCTV failed to broadcast the match live due to unresolved copyright issues. As a result, many football enthusiasts had to resort to alternative channels to watch the game, such as paying for access on iQiyi. However, iQiyi's attempt to profit from this opportunity was met with unexpected challenges. The overwhelming enthusiasm of the fans far exceeded iQiyi's expectations, leading to a surge in traffic and a spike in users attempting to make payments. This caused significant technical difficulties, with many unable to purchase the game, and even those who successfully paid finding themselves unable to watch it properly. Following China's 0-7 defeat at the hands of Japan, iQiyi also faced its own backlash. Fans who were unable to watch the game due to various reasons took to ridiculing iQiyi, unleashing a barrage of sarcasm, complaints, and mockery. This forced iQiyi to issue apologies and refunds. The latest news regarding the national team's matches is that CCTV may not be able to broadcast the home game against Saudi Arabia. In other words, people wishing to watch this match would have to pay iQiyi again. This news has sparked anger among many fans, who are puzzled as to why the national team's games, especially those played domestically, are not being broadcast by CCTV. CCTV has recently clarified that the issue is related to high copyright fees, which they were unable to negotiate, thus lacking the rights to broadcast the matches. On the other hand, iQiyi has invested…

The winter training of the Chinese national football team in Haikou has just ended, but domestic media has revealed a disheartening piece of news. The report suggests that in the upcoming two World Cup qualifiers in March, Serginho and Little Oscar are unlikely to represent the national team due to the pressing time constraints that make it difficult to complete the necessary procedures on time. Currently, there is less than a month left until the closure of the Chinese Super League's (CSL) winter transfer window on February 18th. This date has become a critical juncture for whether Serginho and Little Oscar can successfully be naturalized and play for the national team. If the naturalization procedures are not completed by February 18th, the two players will have to participate in the next CSL season as foreign players. This situation poses a difficult decision for their respective clubs - Yunnan Yulong and Beijing Guoan. After all, the substantial costs of naturalizing players are borne by the clubs, and if the naturalized players can only be used as foreigners in the end, the clubs are unwilling to bear this "unfortunate burden" and may very likely choose to postpone the naturalization process. If these two highly anticipated naturalized aces fail to catch up with the national team's World Cup qualifiers in March, it will undoubtedly bring immeasurable losses and risks to the national team. In terms of offensive firepower, both Serginho and Little Oscar possess excellent individual abilities. Serginho has a variety of attacking methods on the field, with high efficiency in front of…

Currently, the Shandong Taishan team is preparing for the off-season in Shanghai. For the Taishan team, this off-season is very important. The team needs to seize the opportunity to strengthen itself. According to media reports, two new foreign players are about to join the team, which means that the Taishan team will have a total of 5 foreign players. In the new season, the Taishan team must not suffer any more losses in terms of foreign aid. In terms of domestic players, the Taishan team has not yet made any significant signings. Previously, there were rumors that Zhong Yihao would join, but he has not arrived yet and is currently training with the Henan team. It seems that the possibility of him joining the Taishan team is becoming smaller and smaller. Among the new domestic signings, only Tang Chuang is currently training with the Taishan team. Tang Chuang's joining could actually enhance the strength of the Taishan team in the center forward position, giving Choi Kang-hee more options. However, although Tang Chuang has been with the Taishan team for some time, the club has not officially announced his signing. It can be said that Tang Chuang is still in the trial stage. Recently, according to media reports, there may be changes in Tang Chuang's joining the Taishan team. According to media personality Miao Yuan, there are indeed variables in Tang Chuang's joining the Taishan team. His role is to compete for the substitute forward position. Although his performance last season was well-received, it seems that Tang Chuang may not be…

During the off-season, four Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs have completed coaching changes. As a result, the head coaches for all 16 teams in the new season of the CSL have been basically finalized, setting the stage for a fierce competition among the top teams. In this article, the author will introduce the head coaches of the 16 teams in the new season based on their rankings from the previous season, listed in descending order. The head coach of Shanghai Port remains Muscat. During the off-season, the team experienced significant changes in its lineup, with two key midfielders, Oscar and Bargas, leaving the club. With the absence of these crucial midfield players and the difficulty in finding suitable replacements, it remains uncertain whether Muscat's attacking football strategy will still be effective in the new season. The head coach of Shanghai Shenhua is still Slutsky. Last season, Slutsky led the team to a runner-up finish in the league, an impressive achievement. However, behind this success lies an element of luck that has somewhat masked some of the team's issues. For instance, can the team find a more reliable striker than Malele? Will the remarkable Yu Han-chao continue his magic in the next season? The head coach of Chengdu Rongcheng is still Xu Zhengyuan. Objectively speaking, Xu Zhengyuan is indeed skilled, capable of orchestrating rich tactical combinations with ordinary domestic players and a few foreign players. The head coach of Beijing Guoan has changed from Suarez to Setien. Setien is Spanish and has coached at prestigious clubs such as Barcelona, advocating for…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, the forward Mo Xuchen, who had been training with the Jinmen Tigers recently, did not stay. After a comprehensive assessment, Jinmen Tigers coach Yu Genwei still felt that Mo Xuchen was not suitable. Therefore, Yu Genwei officially notified the newly arrived recruit Mo Xuchen to leave the team, which surprised many fans. After all, Mo Xuchen is also an outstanding forward in terms of strength and characteristics among the 99-age group players. Mo Xuchen once played for Hebei China Fortune, where he was a teammate with Zhang Wei, who has officially joined the Jinmen Tigers, and they fought side by side. It is worth mentioning that Mo Xuchen has also been selected into the national team many times and has high hopes from fans. However, Mo Xuchen's performance at Hebei China Fortune did not receive recognition from the Chinese Super League giants. Both Bao Yaxiong and Zhang Wei, who left China Fortune with him, joined the Chinese Super League giants Shanghai Shenhua. Mo Xuchen went to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, a relegation team in the Chinese Super League, and gained stable playing time. After encountering wage arrears issues at Cangzhou Mighty Lions, Mo Xuchen was forced to choose to leave the team. Originally, fans thought that Mo Xuchen's strength should have allowed him to get a contract with the Jinmen Tigers. However, the position Mo Xuchen plays is not one that the Shanghai Shenhua urgently needs to strengthen. The Jinmen Tigers already have Liu Junxian and Shi Yan in this position, both of whom have…

Active midfield stars from Europe's top five leagues are coming to the Chinese Super League (CSL), with the Chinese Football Association set to establish a new league next week. The anti-corruption and anti-gangster campaign has also come to an end, and it now appears that the signs of recovery in the CSL are very obvious. The latest news confirms that Ciprian, the current midfielder from Serie A's Parma, has joined Changchun Yatai of the CSL, with a peak value that once reached 18 million euros, making him known as the next Paulinho in China. During its heyday, the CSL introduced many foreign players from Europe's top five leagues, including superstars like Oscar, Mascherano, Bakambu, and Paulinho, who are still fresh in our memories. However, with the end of the golden football era, many CSL teams now import cost-effective foreign players from leagues such as Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and non-mainstream European leagues. In recent seasons, the top signings in the CSL have not been stars from the top five leagues, with only Shanghai Shenhua introducing one active foreign player from the top five leagues, Manafa. Who would have thought that last season's CSL relegation battler, Changchun Yatai, could still buy players from the top five leagues. Ciprian previously had experience playing in both Ligue 1 and Serie A, at one point having the opportunity to join the French national team. He was even the top midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, playing alongside Balotelli, with his number of passes, fouls, and other statistics ranking among the top 10 in Ligue…