After leaving Shanghai Port, Oscar has returned to Sao Paulo. In an interview with Sun Lei, Oscar revealed that Chinese players "like drinking" and "drink too much." During the program, Oscar said, "I think Chinese players prefer drinking over going out for fun. I feel like they drink too much. I don't think they like nightclubs; I believe they enjoy drinking. It's like a banquet, just toasting, and they drink quite a lot. However, in Europe or Brazil, people drink but go out to do so; they enjoy nightclubs. There is still a bit of a difference. Countries like China, South Korea, and Japan all enjoy drinking. It's like socializing." Oscar also disclosed, "I think some of our team members are very professional, like Wang Shenchao, Wu Lei, Yan Junling, Zhang Linpeng. Perhaps because they are veterans, they are very professional, and they are all veterans. Lü Wenjun, we have some extremely professional individuals here who always take the initiative to train and maintain a high level of training standards." Drinking has indeed been a persistent issue among Chinese players. In April 2019, Shanghai Shenxin publicly punished Guo Hongtao and Li Weijie for "illegally going out to drink and staying out overnight." As early as 2006, Mao Jianqing was demoted to the second team by Shenhua due to alcoholism, and he smashed Wu Jinguo's BMW. Zhang Xiuwei was legally detained for three months with a three-month probation in 2017 after driving under the influence and hitting six cars. Zhang Lu was sentenced to four months of detention in 2019 for…

On January 6th, according to a tweet from the Football News, Henan Team is about to sign Brazilian central defender Lucas Maya. Lucas Maya was born in February 1993 and will be 32 years old soon. He stands at 192 cm tall and plays as a central defender, but can also play as a defensive midfielder or full-back. His preferred foot is his left, and his current market value is 700,000 euros. His personal career has not been particularly outstanding. He started his career with Resende (between the second and third tiers of Brazilian football) and had a brief stint abroad in Europe, playing for Danish club Vejle Boldklub and Maltese team Birkirkara. In October 2018, Lucas concluded his European league journey and returned to Resende. He then went on to play for lower-tier Brazilian teams such as Sampaio Corrêa and São José. From 2020 onwards, Lucas embarked on a Mexican league adventure, playing for clubs like Tapachula, Cancún, and Puebla, with his highest market value reaching 1.5 million euros. In January 2024, Lucas Maya transferred to Brazilian second-tier team Paysandu on a free transfer. In one season, he made 31 appearances for the team, including 29 league matches, scoring two goals, with an average rating of 6.79. Looking at Lucas' statistics from last season, his ability to clear the ball stands out, averaging 3.8 clearances per game. However, his tackling and interception abilities are average, with an average of 0.5 tackles and 0.6 interceptions per game. It should be noted that taller defenders typically have lower tackle and interception…

The latest men's football training squad has a total of 32 players selected. Unfortunately, only 23 can be registered for the next round of World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia, meaning that 9 players from the training list will not be able to participate in this crucial match between China and Saudi Arabia. In this article, we will analyze in detail which 9 players are likely to be eliminated, following the order of positions. Goalkeeper position: Han Jiaqi is likely to be eliminated, with the other three retained Wang Dalei and Yan Junling are regular starters, with unshakable positions. The national team's defense against set pieces and corner kicks is relatively weak, so Ivan would prefer a goalkeeper with stronger abilities to catch high balls and punch the ball. Jian Tao is superior to Han Jiaqi in this aspect. Defensive line: Wei Zhen, Han Pengfei, and Wu Mitijiang are likely to be eliminated, with the rest of the players retained Wei Zhen has excellent physical talent but lacks defensive awareness and coverage, and has not yet come into his own. With each upcoming match being crucial for the national team, even if Ivan has the courage, he dare not risk the fate of the team to try to inspire the player. Han Pengfei does not have as much potential for development as Wu Shaocong, who will likely take his place. Wu Mitijiang is indeed good, with excellent physical qualities, strength, and agility, and is one of the few domestic central defenders capable of playing the ball out. However, he has…

Zhejiang Team Enters Winter Break: Major Roster Overhaul and Strategic Decisions After entering the winter break, Zhejiang Team is not only looking to strengthen its lineup but also to overhaul its existing roster. This includes players who performed averagely last season and are likely to be cleaned out and adjusted by the Zhejiang Club. According to a well-informed sports blogger, there are four disappointed Zhejiang Team players who are highly likely to be cleaned out and adjusted, leaving the team in the new season. These four players are Gu Bin, Wang Dongsheng, Jin Haohang, and Zheng Xuejian. The scale of this cleaning and adjustment is quite drastic. Let's start with Gu Bin, the 33-year-old veteran midfielder who made 11 appearances in the Chinese Super League last season, starting 5 times. Despite limited playing time, he contributed an impressive 1 goal and 2 assists for the team. Technically, Gu Bin is experienced and has his own rhythm in midfield distribution. He can rely on years of accumulated game sense to stabilize possession in key moments and play a role in controlling the team's offensive tempo. However, as age catches up with him, his physical disadvantages become more apparent, with insufficient endurance under high-intensity confrontations. In a tight schedule, he often struggles to maintain high-level performance in the latter stages. Zhejiang Team is letting him go to inject fresh blood into the midfield. Younger players' vitality and drive can bring a faster pace change to the team; on the other hand, it also optimizes the salary structure, investing funds into the cultivation…

Strong Return of Rockets' Steven Adams After Injury, Impressive Performance Against Lakers Earns Praise from Coach Ime Udoka was thrilled with Steven Adams' performance after his return from injury, which shone brightly in the game against the Lakers.‌ Ime Udoka is very fond of Steven Adams' performance since his comeback. On Sunday, Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets won at home against the Los Angeles Lakers, thanks to the outstanding performance of backup center Steven Adams. Despite limited playing time this season due to recovery from major knee surgery, Adams still played a significant role. "This is how he has performed throughout his career," said Rockets head coach Ime Udoka when talking about Adams, who also excelled in setting solid screens. In just 17 minutes, Adams contributed 8 points and 9 rebounds, with 7 coming from offensive rebounds. His shooting percentage was an impressive 75% (3 of 4), including a breathtaking putback that left fans and teammates at Toyota Center in awe. During his time on the court, the Rockets outscored the Lakers by 17 points. In 11 NBA seasons, Adams has averaged 26.4 minutes per game, scoring 9.0 points with a shooting percentage of 58.8%, and grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound center is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most physically imposing players in the league. Ime Udoka praised Steven Adams for his strong return after injury. Adams' excellent performance made up for the mediocre showing of starting player Alperen Sengun, who in 31 minutes on the court, only made 6 of 14 shots (42.9%), with…

Little Jia's bizarre injury might just be a blessing in disguise! The news of Little Jia getting injured during shooting practice is quite baffling, as no one would expect such an incident to occur. It was just a regular shooting practice, yet he ended up with a fracture. This misfortune could significantly impact the defensive capabilities of the Rockets. Little Jia's injury came unexpectedly during a routine shooting practice when he fractured his hand upon being hit. Such an occurrence is surprising, considering that super round training is merely a shooting warm-up with minimal contact. The Rockets' luck has indeed been poor. Their defense was already not particularly strong, and now they have lost another key defender. The pressure on the defensive end will undoubtedly increase, especially when facing top-tier wing players. This season, Little Jia has performed reasonably well, averaging 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%. While not outstanding, it is above average. Looking at the statistics, there is room for improvement in Little Jia's offensive performance. His offensive plus-minus is -0.6, indicating that his presence on the court slightly reduces the team's offensive efficiency. Defensively, his performance is also not exceptional, with a plus-minus of only +0.4. However, as a young player, this data is considered normal. The estimated recovery time from this injury is between 4 to 8 weeks, which is a significant blow to the team, especially during a critical period of the season. Losing a rotational player will inevitably affect the team's overall strength. However,…

In the Tokyo Olympics, mixed doubles was the first time it was set up in the Olympics. We all know that table tennis is our national ball, and the Chinese table tennis team is a champion team, so for the gold medal of the mixed doubles event, the Chinese table tennis team has been eager to win it. Throughout the Tokyo Olympic cycle, Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen's mixed doubles partnership was the ace combination of the Chinese table tennis team, and their world ranking was steadily ranked first. However, at the Tokyo Olympic final, facing the host country's Ito Mima and Mizutani Jun combination, Xu Xin's team was clearly leading by a large margin, but they were reversed by the Japanese team, resulting in missing the first mixed doubles gold medal in the Olympics, which is really a pity. The loss of the mixed doubles championship in the Tokyo Olympics really hit the Chinese table tennis team hard, and it was quite painful in their hearts. Then, in the Paris Olympic cycle, the mixed doubles pair of Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha took on the eager expectations of the whole team to regain the championship and made a brilliant debut. Throughout the cycle, their combination has always been firmly seated on the throne of the world's first place. At the Paris Olympics, they finally fulfilled their wish and embraced the championship trophy. Wang Chuqin even said that for this gold medal that must be won, he would spare no effort, even if it meant risking his life. They have…

Cooperation Ends! The 6th Coach to Be Sacked in the 18-Team Qualifiers Announced: Earned 6 Points in 6 Rounds, Regrettably Dismissed Ivan's national team started with three consecutive losses in the top 18 qualifiers, and at that time Ivan faced a serious trust crisis and was on the verge of being sacked. Fortunately, the national team won consecutive victories against Indonesia and Bahrain, and their performance against Japan was commendable, so Ivan's position is now stable. Among other teams in the top 18 qualifiers, many have changed coaches, and now another team has replaced its head coach. Cooperation ends! The 6th coach to be sacked in the top 18 qualifiers announced: earned 6 points in 6 rounds, regrettably dismissed. On January 6th, Beijing time, the Indonesian Football Association officially confirmed that it had terminated the contract of Shin Tae-yong, the head coach of the Indonesian team and the Indonesian U23 team. The Indonesian Football Association thanked Shin Tae-yong for his contributions and wished him all the best in the future. South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong took over the Indonesian national team in 2020 and also coached the Indonesian U23 team, but he has now been abandoned by the Indonesian Football Association. Before Shin Tae-yong's departure, five teams in the top 18 qualifiers had already experienced coaching changes. In Group C where the national team is located, Popovic replaced Arnold to become the head coach of the Australian team, Saudi Arabia fired Mancini, and Lerner returned to coach. In Group A, Qatar changed coaches, Marx was sacked, and Garcia took over…

This time, Beijing Guo'an has really brought a big surprise to the fans. We all know that coaches of this level are not easy to sign, especially in the current economic environment. It is surprising that Guo'an managed to bring in Setien. Everyone knows that the golden football era of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is no longer there, and clubs are facing financial difficulties. Especially for big-name foreign coaches like Setien, their salaries are not cheap. Moreover, top European league clubs still have a strong attraction to these coaches. Who would be willing to easily give up a higher-level stage? Beijing Guo'an has managed to put this deal on track through careful operations. In fact, as early as the plan to change coaches, Guo'an had already started to think about it. The previous coach, Suarez, failed to lead the team to achieve satisfactory results, and his tactics were not particularly outstanding. The idea of changing coaches had been there for a long time. During the summer transfer window, Guo'an almost reached an agreement with Weiss, but he was delayed because his team performed very well in the Champions League. There was no choice but to readjust the strategy and continue to look for suitable coaches. And at this time, Setien unexpectedly appeared in their field of vision. Talking about Setien, fans must be familiar with him. His coaching style always emphasizes passing and control, focusing on ball possession and rhythm control. This tactical concept is exactly what Guo'an fans have been longing for. You know, Setien once led Barcelona…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association officially announced the admission list for the 2025 season of China's professional football three-level league. The "eight-time champion" Guangzhou team did not obtain the qualification for admission, and the other two teams that failed to gain admission were the Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Hunan Xiangtao. Among them, the Guangzhou team is undoubtedly the most regrettable. The Guangzhou team was established in 1954 and has won a total of 17 championship trophies since the professionalization of Chinese football, including eight Chinese Super League titles, two AFC Champions League titles, two FA Cup titles, four Super Cup titles, and one Chinese League One title. From Sun God to Geely, Xiangxue, Ri Zhi Quan, Guangyao, and then Evergrande, back to the name Guangzhou team, the Guangzhou team has experienced relegation from Jia A, relegation battle in Jia B, promotion to the top league, involvement in match-fixing relegation, and later becoming the eight-time champion of the Chinese Super League and winning the AFC Champions League twice, accumulating a huge fan base over the years. Previously, due to serious problems with the parent company's operations and heavy debts, the Guangzhou team could only rely on young players from the Evergrande Football School to compete in the league in recent years. Last season, the Guangzhou team finished third in the Chinese League One, just one step away from promotion. In the last home game of last season at Huadu Stadium, fans held up a banner reading "Only 30 years away from a century-old team with pure bloodline."…