Mount Tai Makes Big Moves! Leonardo Sells Shanghai Port Cheaply, Signs Two New Players in Winter Window Oh boy, fellow fans, today is a big day as the Chinese Super League transfer window opens for 2025. Shandong Taishan fans, keep your eyes peeled! Word on the street is that Taishan is about to make some big moves! Leonardo's contract is down to its last year, and Taishan has wasted no time finding him a new home - Shanghai Port! This is quite a significant deal; could this be the start of a "recovery" mode for our team? First, let's talk about Leonardo. Last season with Zhejiang, he was on top of his game, scoring 21 goals and assisting 5, earning the title of the Chinese Super League Silver Boot. Although Wu Lei took the Golden Boot, Leonardo's performance was impressive. Now, if Shanghai Port really "snatches" Leonardo, their attacking line for the new season will be luxurious indeed. Who needs Oscar and Bargos when you have the Golden and Silver Boot winners? That's solid power! But don't underestimate our Taishan team. With Leonardo gone, we can't let that foreign player spot go to waste. Two new signings are already "on the way"! One is Zhong Yihao, who played for Henan last season. The Qingdao native was also a big name at Evergrande, part of the famous "Yan Zhong Yang Wei" quartet with Wei Shihao and Yang Liyu! Despite not playing much last season, his talent is undeniable. He's sure to shine at Taishan! Then there's Tang Chuang, the tall striker…

The results of the second day of the Doha Star Challenge main event were truly unexpected! The Japanese women's team, originally full of confidence and hoping to make a big splash in their first major competition of the new year, suffered a devastating blow that left many feeling compelled to reflect. The Japanese team took this competition very seriously, sending five players to participate in this station's event. Among them, four were top eight seeds, with three being top three seeds. These five players are the number one seed of this competition, Hina Hayata, the second seed, Miyuu Kato, the third seed, Sarina Tokimoto, and the sixth seed, Miu Hirano. These four are the absolute mainstays of the Japanese team, along with Sakura Yokoi, who competed with Mima Ito for the fifth main position. With this super-luxurious lineup, the momentum was truly aggressive, as if the women's singles championship was already in the bag. They were clearly aiming to compete with the national table tennis team, wanting to prove their strength on the international stage, and even coveting the position of becoming the leading force in the world of women's table tennis. However, on our side of the national table tennis team, the strategy was much more sophisticated. We did not choose to confront the Japanese team head-on but instead focused on training our players. We only sent out the lineup of Ge Man, Xunyao Shi, Tianyi Qian, Zhuojia He, and Kuaiman Kuai. Among these, only Tianyi Qian can be basically confirmed as one of China's top five main players,…

In the manga "Captain Tsubasa," each player on the Japanese team has been meticulously crafted, with their playing styles reflecting unique characteristics that can often be found mirrored in real-world football stars. Today, we will take a look at how the playing styles of the Japanese team's members resemble those of famous footballers. Let's start by examining the regular lineup of the Japanese team: Goalkeeper: Wakashimazu Genzo Defenders: Kojiro Hyuga, Taro Misaki, Ken Wakashimazu, Takeshi Jin Midfielders: Tsubasa Ozora, Ryo Ishizaki, Tetsuya Ishizaki, Yoichi Takahashi Forwards: Kazemaru Kidou, Fubuki Shirou Now, let's delve into which real-life football stars they most closely resemble: Wakashimazu Genzo - Similar to Gianluigi Buffon Buffon is known for his exceptional goalkeeping abilities, high stability, and refined goal-line techniques. He excels at handling both aerial and ground balls, possesses strong mental fortitude, remains calm and focused during matches, and has strong leadership skills, effectively organizing his team's defense. Wakashimazu Genzo, in the manga, is the hexagonal goalkeeper, excelling in all aspects, especially stability, which closely resembles Buffon. To allow opponents room to perform, the author often arranges for him to get injured. Kojiro Hyuga - Similar to Roberto Carlos The legendary Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos was incredibly fast, frequently joining the attack and delivering powerful long-range shots that posed a significant threat to the opposition's goal. Kojiro Hyuga also plays as a left-back for the Japanese team and is known for his speed. He often advances along the flanks to support attacking players like Tsubasa Ozora and delivers powerful long-range shots. However, unlike Carlos, whose shots…

Just announced retirement and terminated the contract with the original team, only one month later, it was announced to return to join the women's basketball league giants, and also received a high salary. The reversal of the approach has also aroused the dissatisfaction of the original team. Beijing Women's Basketball officially announced that Liu Yutong, the national player who previously played for Shanxi Women's Basketball, joined the team. At the end of 2024, Liu Yutong just terminated the contract with Shanxi Women's Basketball, citing Liu Yutong's desire to continue her studies as the reason. In response, the senior management of Shanxi Women's Basketball once explained that she is still a graduate student, with many subjects and papers unfinished. She also communicated with the club, and the club decided to respect the player's opinion and terminate the contract with the player. Fans previously expressed understanding. Because Liu Yutong is not a top athlete, although she has played in national-level games. But there should not be so many preferential treatments. Moreover, she wants to pursue a doctoral degree, which should not have any preferential policies among athletes. Those Olympic gold medals can only be specially recruited for a master's degree. However, just one month later, things changed, and Beijing Women's Basketball officially announced Liu Yutong's joining the team, which made Shanxi fans very dissatisfied. They believed that Liu Yutong was going back on her word, terminating the contract with Shanxi and then going to Beijing Women's Basketball to receive a high salary, and Beijing Women's Basketball did not have to pay any…

Recently, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions announced that in recognition of the outstanding achievements of our athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, it has decided to award the National May 1 Labor Medal to 29 outstanding athletes. This news quickly sparked widespread attention and discussion from all sectors of society. Among them, the names of Wang Chuqin, a table tennis star, Zheng Qinwen, a rising star in tennis, Pan Zhanle, an Olympic swimming champion, and Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting, the golden boy and girl of Chinese shooting, stood out. Netizens have been expressing their warm congratulations to these athletes in the comment section, but some have also raised questions about why Quan Hongchan, who shone at the Tokyo Olympics, did not appear on this list of awardees. Quan Hongchan, who won three gold medals in women's diving at the Olympics, became the youngest triple gold medalist in Olympic diving history. Why was she not selected? It turns out that Quan Hongchan had already received the National May 1 Labor Medal for her excellent performance at the Tokyo Olympics, and this honor can only be awarded once to each athlete. In addition, at the Paris Olympics, Wang Chuqin, as a star player in the table tennis event, carried the eager hopes of the nation. He participated in mixed doubles, men's singles, and team events, demonstrating his strong abilities and tenacious fighting spirit. In the mixed doubles competition, Wang Chuqin and his partner Sun Yingsha worked in perfect harmony, overcoming all obstacles to eventually defeat the North Korean team,…

The management of naturalized players has always been a great test for managers. After all, these players have no blood ties with the country they are naturalized in. Talking about a sense of identity or patriotic enthusiasm is simply nonsense. For most naturalized players, the big stage of the World Cup is their primary need. Their market value and appearance fees are what really matter. It is rumored that some naturalized players on the Chinese national team have lost their temper. In fact, except for Jiang Guangtai, the performance of other naturalized players has been quite average. Luo Guofu, Ai Kesen, Alan, and Fernandinho - it doesn't make much difference whether they are there or not. So why bother naturalizing them? What saddens Chinese football the most is Li Ke. In January 2024, Ivan invited Li Ke to join the national team roster. However, this person directly rejected the call of the national team. If Li Ke were a native-born Chinese, would he dare to do so? The reason Li Ke rejected the call of the national team is said to be because of a grudge. In an interview with reporters, he justified himself, "After returning from winter training, I fully prepared for the national team. Throughout the Asian Cup period, the then head coach of the Chinese Football Association, Yangkovic, benched me. This experience was very unpleasant!" Is it just because of the decision made by the former head coach that this person holds a deep grudge against the Chinese national team? Even though the head coach has changed,…

In the Chinese professional football transfer market, a noteworthy piece of news has recently sparked heated discussions: Sun Jie, the meritorious captain of Changchun Yatai, has officially joined Qingdao West Coast. This transfer not only marks the beginning of a new journey for an experienced player but also adds an eagerly anticipated story to the Chinese Super League (CSL). For fans of Changchun Yatai, Sun Jie's departure is undoubtedly a regrettable message. As one of the team's veterans, Sun Jie's tenure with Yatai dates back to before Tan Long's joining, and his contributions and influence on the team are no less significant than the latter. During his time with Yatai, Sun Jie demonstrated excellent front defensive abilities and decent heading skills, once serving as the starting center-back for the team and making important contributions to the defensive system. Sun Jie's career experience can be described as rich and varied. In the 2019 season, he embarked on his overseas journey, moving to the Norwegian league. Although he only made five appearances in Norway, this overseas experience undoubtedly broadened his horizons and enriched his career. However, upon returning to Yatai, Sun Jie gradually lost his starting position. Faced with this situation, he made an important career decision - to join Qingdao West Coast on loan when they were still competing in the China League One. This loan transfer became a crucial turning point in Sun Jie's career. At Qingdao West Coast, his abilities were fully displayed. With his experience and capabilities, he was more than capable of serving as the starting center-back…

Oh, the sports world has been buzzing lately! Lin Gaoyuan's withdrawal from the competition hasn't settled yet, and now two North Korean table tennis masters, Kim Gyeong-yong and Byeon Song-gyeong, have also announced their withdrawal from the WTT Singapore Grand Slam. This is quite puzzling. Is WTT really going to impose a $10,000 fine? Let's start with Lin Gaoyuan's withdrawal. It caused quite a stir online, with many people asking: Will there be a fine for withdrawing? In fact, not only Lin Gaoyuan, but many other players have withdrawn as well, such as those from Nigeria, Vanuatu, Romania... the list goes on! Among them, the withdrawal of the two North Korean players has drawn the most attention. Think about it, a $10,000 fine might not seem like much to us, but for an average North Korean worker, that's 15 years' worth of salary! That's no small amount! This money could feed their family for several years, right? Some say, isn't WTT being a bit inhumane? Is this fine standard too "international"? Athletes travel thousands of miles, only to not even make it to the singles quarterfinals, and end up losing money. Who can bear that? The cost of airfare, accommodation, living expenses... it all adds up to a significant sum! In my opinion, winning the competition is naturally joyful, but don't be too harsh when you lose. After all, the competition is meant to promote table tennis, not to exploit the athletes. Now, let's consider whether the prize money is enough to cover the cost of participating. If the prize…

Translation of the article content into English: 95-96 Season No foreign players 96-97 Season Havril: Played 20 games with an average of 12 points + 5.6 rebounds + 0.7 assists Hodges: Played 21 games, averaging 16 points + 5.4 rebounds + 1 assist 97-98 Season Jinbulu: Played 20 games with an average of 8.8 points + 2.5 rebounds + 0.7 assists Alonzo Bennett: Played 11 games, averaging 9.4 points + 4.2 rebounds + 0.5 assists 98-99 Season Andre Reed: Played 22 games, averaging 8.5 points + 6.4 rebounds + 0.4 assists Hodges: Played 22 games, averaging 17.9 points + 7.6 rebounds + 0.7 assists 99-00 Season Stanford: Played 16 games, averaging 11.3 points + 7.6 rebounds + 2 assists Hodges: Played 4 games, averaging 15.5 points + 10.8 rebounds + 1.3 assists 00-01 Season Andre Reed: Played 21 games, averaging 11 points + 10.6 rebounds + 0.3 assists Pinks: Played 19 games, averaging 8.4 points + 5 rebounds 01-02 Season Andre Reed: Played 24 games, averaging 9.8 points + 10.9 rebounds + 1 assist Ronnie McClain: Played 15 games, averaging 10.7 points + 2.9 rebounds + 0.9 assists Benjamin: Played 8 games, averaging 5 points + 5 rebounds + 0.9 assists 02-03 Season Hoff: Played 26 games, averaging 17.2 points + 6.6 rebounds + 1.4 assists Dreden: Played 16 games, averaging 13.8 points + 8.4 rebounds + 0.9 assists Riley: Played 9 games, averaging 15.2 points + 10.9 rebounds + 1.9 assists 03-04 Season Ernest Brown: Played 22 games, averaging 22.8 points + 13.3 rebounds + 1.2 assists Dice: Played…

Jilin Team's victory with a score of 116 to 114 was nothing short of a hard-fought battle that ultimately brought an end to their four-game losing streak with a thrilling win. The game was full of ups and downs, with no one daring to predict the outcome until the very end. The Ningbo men's basketball team was not to be underestimated, especially after their recent big win against Guangzhou. When the two teams met, it was clear that they were going to fight tooth and nail, with sparks flying on the court. From the start, the game offered no respite for the fans. Both teams played like loaded springs filled with gunpowder, with almost non-stop shooting from beyond the arc. On Jilin's side, the outside shooting was in full swing, with three-pointers raining down so quickly that the audience could hardly blink. This efficient offense immediately heated up the atmosphere on the court. Especially noteworthy was Jia Hao, who seemed to shoot with magical precision every time he aimed at the basket. In this quarter, Jilin's offense suddenly went into overdrive, pulling away the score and leading Ningbo by as much as 20 points at one point, creating an overwhelming atmosphere. With the game not yet over, no one could afford to let their guard down. In the second quarter, Ningbo was like a computer that had been rebooted. The coach made some tactical adjustments, and the players finally stabilized their emotions, gradually finding their rhythm and significantly improving their defense. As time went on, Ningbo slowly narrowed the gap,…