Chengdu Rongcheng is set to begin its winter training, with head coach Xu Zhengyuan returning to the team to formulate a training plan. At the same time, four new national team players have joined the squad. These new additions are Yuan Mincheng, Han Pengfei, Liao Lisheng, and Liu Dianzuo, who have arrived in Chengdu Rongcheng and are preparing for training with the team. The fact that these four top-level national team reinforcements have arrived in Chengdu Rongcheng indicates that their official announcement of joining is just a matter of time. The introduction of four national team-level newcomers to Chengdu Rongcheng has earned many fans' thumbs up. After all, these strong players are widely recognized as big fish in the domestic transfer market. Among them, Han Pengfei has been linked with rumors involving Shandong Luneng and Beijing Guoan. Last season, Han Pengfei had an impressive performance representing Tianjin Tigers in various competitions, which led to his first call-up to the national team. This caught the attention of Luneng's head coach Choi Kang-hee, who particularly hoped to bring Han Pengfei on board. If Choi Kang-hee hadn't lost his transfer authority at Luneng, Han Pengfei would likely have joined the team during the winter window. After missing out on joining Luneng, Chengdu Rongcheng quickly made a move, swiftly finalizing a contract with this national team reinforcement to have him play for the club. It is well-known that Chengdu Rongcheng has been short of players in the central defender position. Last season's acquisitions, Li Yang and Yang Fan, did not achieve the desired strengthening…

Shandong Taishan lost a key player before the start of winter training. This player is Liao Lisheng, the local commander of Taishan Team. Liao Lisheng has officially left the club and joined Chengdu Rongcheng Team. As a result, many fans of Luneng sent their blessings to Liao Lisheng. Liao Lisheng joined Taishan Team in the 2022 season. At that time, the team introduced him in the hope that this commander would replace Xu Xin who left the team. Xu Xin joined Taishan Team in the 2021 season and had excellent performances in both passing and shooting. Taishan Team could win the double championship of the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup in the 2021 season, and Xu Xin always stood out at the first time to perform a feat of saving the situation. Therefore, Xu Xin became a must-keep player for Taishan Team. Unfortunately, Shanghai Port Team intercepted him halfway. Shanghai Port successfully took away Xu Xin, which made Taishan Team very depressed. In this case, Taishan Team chose to sign Liao Lisheng. After joining Taishan Team, Liao Lisheng also had excellent performances in both passing and shooting. Liao Lisheng can not only send wonderful passes for Taishan Team in the attack, but also have a watertight performance in the defense. Therefore, Liao Lisheng quickly became the core commander of Taishan Team. Taishan Team could win the FA Cup championship in the 2022 season, and Liao Lisheng played an important role. When Liao Lisheng was gradually getting into his prime in Taishan Team, his contract with the club expired.…

The Xinhua News Agency has announced the list of international top ten athletes, but unfortunately, Chen Meng did not make it onto the list. This outcome has left many fans feeling disappointed and with a sense of emptiness. Initially, everyone thought that based on her impressive performance at the Tokyo Olympics, she would undoubtedly secure a spot on the list. However, reality dealt a harsh blow, leaving people with a sense of regret rather than surprise. Chen Meng has been steadily rising in the world of table tennis since the end of the 2016 Rio Olympics. By the time of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she shone like a bright star, winning the women's singles gold medal and becoming an Olympic champion. At that time, she confidently declared, "I have entered an era that belongs solely to me!" It was as if she was announcing to the world the beginning of her unique era, filled with aspirations for the future and pride in her new stage. Even the renowned table tennis master Liu Guoliang has said that during the Paris Olympics cycle, Chen Meng will continue to firmly occupy the main position in women's table tennis, shining like a star in the sky of women's table tennis. This raises a puzzling question: why didn't Chen Meng make it onto the list when everyone thought she should? It's hard to understand. Some might say that Chen Meng's recent performance is like an unstable boat, wavering. Especially in the past two years, her state has been fluctuating greatly on the competition stage. For…

Translation: Let's get straight to the point and start today's story. I suggest going for the over in this match as the win-draw-win market doesn't seem very appealing. I'm looking at a scoreline of 4-5-6 goals. 004 Granada vs Getafe: The head-to-head record favors the home team, but it's clear they're not too keen on this cup competition. They're more focused on promotion this season, so I believe their priority should be on the league. The odds are set with the away team giving points, which is unusual as it should be the other way around. Therefore, we'll go with the away team and predict a double draw with a handicap draw. Scores could be 1-2 or 2-3 with 3-5 goals. 005 Portugal National vs Porto: There's no doubt that Porto is the stronger side here. However, the home team is under significant pressure to avoid relegation and will surely want to score points in their first game of the new year, especially since they can rest for an extended period after this match. Their motivation is high. The odds have the away team giving 1.5 points, but I find it odd that the payout for the away team has increased. This state of affairs shouldn't warrant such a change, so we'll go with the home team to cover the spread and predict a draw. Scores could be 1-1 or 1-2 with 2-3 goals. 006 Juventus vs AC Milan: Yesterday's semi-final has concluded with Inter winning 2-0. I don't think this semi-final will be as straightforward, given both teams' fondness…

In the upcoming A-League match, Perth Glory will face Western United. Considering the historical confrontation records and current form of both teams, it is predicted that this game will be full of suspense but with a clear outcome. Perth Glory has recently been performing poorly, with weak offense and frequent defensive lapses, ranking at the bottom of the league. On the other hand, Western United is in excellent form, with stable performances on both offense and defense, and has defeated Perth Glory multiple times in historical confrontations. In this game, Western United is expected to take the upper hand with their balanced strength on both ends of the field and outstanding team coordination. Despite playing at home, Perth Glory may find it difficult to reverse their decline against such a strong opponent. The predicted score for this game is Western United 3:1 Perth Glory. Western United will secure victory away from home with the outstanding performance of forward John Major, the exquisite footwork of midfielder Tom Ricks, and the speed and precise shooting of winger Leon McCauley. Meanwhile, Perth Glory needs to strengthen their offensive and defensive transitions and defensive stability to enhance their competitiveness.

In the Doha Star Challenge held at the beginning of January 2025, Japanese player Zhang Benmei will participate in the singles event, replacing French veteran Yuan Jia'nan who withdrew due to reasons. This change has resulted in three out of the top five seeded players in the Doha Star Challenge being from Japan, namely Zhang Benmei, Hina Hayata, and Saya Todo. In addition, other three Japanese female table tennis players, Miyuu Nagasaki, Mima Ito, and Misuzu Hirano, will also compete in this event. Looking at the lineup, the Japanese women's team has almost sent all their main players, making it highly likely for them to win the championship, which also adds many highlights to the event. It must be said that the rise of Japanese women's table tennis in recent years has been rapid, with their increasingly strong performance on the international stage. This time, they have almost mobilized all their forces, undoubtedly exerting great pressure on other teams and making fans look forward to their performance. In the WTT Singapore Grand Slam event scheduled for the end of January, the seeded pairs for men's and women's doubles have been officially announced. In the men's doubles, the French Lebrun brothers have become the top seeds with their strong strength, followed by the Chinese pair of Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin as the second seeds. The third seeds are Japan's Daiki Yoshizuka and Koki Niwa, while the fourth seeds are South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and An Jae-hyun. The fifth seeds are Singapore's Gao Ning and Pang Yew En. Judging from the…

Surprise Victory! 19-Year-Old Chinese Talent Shang Juncheng Sweeps 7th Seed 2-0 to Advance to Quarterfinals, Aiming for the Championship!‌ On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, in the second round of the Hong Kong ATP250 men's singles, the 19-year-old Chinese prodigy Shang Juncheng performed brilliantly, winning two consecutive sets with a score of 6-3/6-1 and a total score of 2-0, sweeping the seventh seed Spanish player Pei-Martinez to advance to the quarterfinals first. Shang Juncheng gained 50 world ranking points, and his immediate world ranking reached 51st. In the quarter-finals, he will face the winner between Russian veteran Rublev and Mauro Ran. Let's take a look at the detailed data report between the two in this game: The game lasted a total of 1 hour and 17 minutes. Shang Juncheng is currently ranked 50th in the world, while opponent Martinez is ranked 43rd in the world. The two have met twice in their careers, with Shang Juncheng losing both sets. Today is also the third confrontation between the two. Shang Juncheng served 9 aces, made 2 double faults, had a first serve success rate as high as 74%, a first serve scoring rate of 80%, a second serve scoring rate of 36%, broke his opponent 4 times, had a break point conversion rate of 57%, completed 8 holds throughout the game, had a receiving scoring rate of 49%, and a total score of 61 points. Martinez served 5 aces, made 6 double faults, had a first serve success rate of 67%, a first serve scoring rate of 70%, a second serve…

Recently, Brazilian football star Adriano met with his former Inter Milan teammate Marco Materazzi. The Italian defender specially flew from Europe to South America to visit his old friend. When they fought side by side in the "Nerazzurri," Materazzi and Adriano forged a deep friendship. Although they have been retired for a long time, they have not forgotten their past bond. Meeting again after so many years felt like it was just yesterday, and they were very excited to drink and chat. Unknowingly, Adriano is already 42 years old. His physique has nothing to do with that of a professional player. He has gained a lot of weight, and his big belly is very obvious. On the contrary, Materazzi, although he has put on some weight on his face, is still well-preserved overall, and there are still traces of his tough guy image from back then. Compared to Adriano, Materazzi's mental state is much better, and his body management is also more outstanding. Looking at this "King of Meazza," he has become unkempt. He even met his friend bare-chested, holding a cell phone in one hand and a beer in the other, with a big belly and casual behavior. This time, Materazzi came to Brazil specifically to visit Adriano. It can be seen that Adriano is very happy. In front of his good brother, he has no reservations and shows his most authentic state. Everyone has the right to choose their way of life. Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Adriano has fallen into such a state of depression, but…

Official Announcement! Shandong Taishan Team Makes Important Decision, A Boon for Young Players, Go For It! Beijing time January 3rd, focusing on the Chinese Super League and domestic football. At present, some teams in the Chinese Super League have already gathered, while others are about to gather, starting to sprint for the 2025 season. Shandong Taishan team had a mediocre record last year, and they will start preparing for the new season again on January 6th. So far, the team doctor Sandro, foreign aid Pato, Tong Lei, Liao Lisheng, Sun Guowen, Ji Xiang, Song Long and other players of the Taishan team have confirmed their departure. Considering the big environment of the club and the idea of personnel exchange adjustment to Luneng Brazil Sports Base in the future, the Taishan team will definitely pay more attention to the development towards economy and applicability. At present, the agent of Shandong Taishan team coach Choi Kang-hee, South Korean elder sister, is more involved in the team's recruitment and introduces her own players. In fact, there is no problem from the perspective of interests, but as a club, it must have its own bottom line. Whether the club follows the established strategy or compromises with the Korean elder sister, we will continue to pay attention. On January 2nd, according to the official news of Shandong Taishan Football Club, Taishan Club plans to launch the Chinese youth overseas study program in Brazil through the platform of Brazil Sports Base. The Brazilian sports base will actively implement the highly integrated construction proposed by Shandong Taishan…

Sasha, representing Shenzhen University and Shandong Luneng, faced Qian Tianyi in a match where the score was tied at 1-1. In the third set, with Sasha leading 8-7, a controversial moment occurred during their rally. Sasha, being very perceptive, heard the sound of the ball hitting the table and believed it was a net touch rather than out of bounds. However, Qian Tianyi, possibly not paying attention due to the intense competition, indicated that there was no net touch. Sasha insisted on her position, having played for over a decade and being able to hear such subtle sounds, knowing it was the sound of a net touch. She sought assistance from the referee, requesting to review the Hawk-Eye replay. Initially, the referee seemed indifferent, but Sasha explained that if the ball goes directly off the table, there would be no sound, but a net touch would be audible, and she had indeed heard it. The referee appeared somewhat unhappy and responded that there was no sound, but Sasha continued to request the Hawk-Eye review. It's unclear whether the review took place, but the point was ultimately awarded to Qian Tianyi. In this match between Sasha and Qian Tianyi, netizens felt indifferent about which player received the point, and there should be no blame placed on Qian Tianyi, as she has the right to advocate for herself if she genuinely did not see or hear the net touch. We, as fans of Sasha, must approach this issue fairly and justly, avoiding accusations without substantial evidence that the opponent knowingly lied about…