Pirlo's successors are quite numerous, and at the time, everyone was looking for someone to fill his shoes. The desired candidates were Montolivo, Verratti, Marchisio, and Tonali, among whom Tonali was considered the most similar to Pirlo. When he first started playing for Brescia, not only did his playing style resemble Pirlo's, but his appearance did as well, making him a living embodiment of Pirlo. If you didn't look at his face and just watched his long hair fluttering as he ran, you might really think it was Pirlo reborn, with that unmistakable flavor. However, after a few years, when we look back at their performances, we find that they are still far from Pirlo. Not only is their playing style becoming less and less like his, but their approach on the field has also become ferociously aggressive. Tonali is seen as a technical Gattuso, while Montolivo is known as "Wen Yi Meng" and is remembered by many as a prodigy in the CM0304 football manager game, alongside Cerci, Pazzini, and others. He still leans towards a softer style and cannot achieve Pirlo's balanced offensive and defensive state. Verratti and Marchisio don't need to be mentioned; their performances and styles on the field are not like Pirlo's either. They are more akin to deep-lying midfielders or defensive central midfielders, which naturally differs from Pirlo's core playstyle. At the core, the most fundamental reason is the lack of a strategic vision and mindset. These players do not possess Pirlo's ability to control the rhythm of the game, that masterful orchestration and…

Translation: The name Chen Meng has recently become extremely popular, but the way it has gained attention is somewhat surprising. Journalist He Xiaolong has been determined to push Chen Meng into the limelight over the past few days, publishing three articles in a row accusing her of disgraceful behavior and claiming she is unworthy of her championship title. This incident has caused quite a stir online, with netizens eagerly expressing their opinions. The question now is, where does this storm of public opinion originate? What sensitive issues did He Xiaolong's articles ignite? He boldly questioned Chen Meng's Olympic qualifications. According to him, Wang Manyu has been on a winning streak, sweeping Japanese opponents, and seems more deserving of an Olympic spot than Chen Meng. Furthermore, he targeted the selection rules of the Table Tennis Association, suggesting there might be hidden agendas, possibly changing the rules for undisclosed benefits. He Xiaolong didn't stop there; he also criticized Chen Meng's remarks after a match, implying that she looked down upon her teammate Wang Manyu. We don't know exactly what was said, but such claims naturally sparked significant controversy. As a result, netizens' opinions on Chen Meng are polarized; some believe she speaks with substance and deserves her title, while others shake their heads, thinking she has gone too far. Chen Meng's performance at the Olympics was indeed remarkable. She not only participated but also defeated strong opponents like Sun Yingsha, securing the championship. Such achievements cannot be easily discredited; her strength is undeniable, silencing all doubts. Let's talk about He Xiaolong again;…

Cuikexing is determined to leave, elder sister proposes a new plan, He Xiaoke has the potential to replicate Xie Wenhua's success After entering the offseason, the TaiShan team has been plagued by problems with their head coach. In fact, due to the poor performance of the TaiShan team last season, Cuikexing has been questioned by fans, and the calls for his dismissal have been growing louder and louder. Cuikexing may also have no intention of continuing to coach the TaiShan team, and he has proactively proposed to resign. He even released news through South Korean media that he has completed the termination of his contract with the TaiShan team. However, according to the news from the TaiShan team, Cuikexing has not terminated his contract, and he is still the head coach of the TaiShan team. The reason why the TaiShan team did not agree to Cuikexing's resignation is mainly because of the high termination fee demanded by Cuikexing. It was Cuikexing himself who wanted to leave, so he proposed to leave. However, Cuikexing's side demanded a high termination fee, which is obviously unreasonable. Under the current financial difficulties of the TaiShan team, it is not impossible to let Cuikexing continue coaching for another year and fulfill his contract. But recently, according to the revelation of journalist Miao Yuan, Cuikexing seems to be determined to leave. Miao Yuan revealed that the elder sister of the South Korean agent has come up with a new plan. When fans asked about the plan, Miao Yuan explained that it was a breakup plan. Obviously,…

As we all know, the 2024 NBA Draft is considered a small year. Among the rookies of this draft class, neither the top pick Lissache, the second pick Sal, nor the third pick Shepherd stand out significantly in terms of strength or influence. The most anticipated rookie of this draft, however, is Bronny James, who was selected by the Lakers at the 55th position. Of course, the main reason for this is that Bronny is the son of LeBron James. Under his father's halo, Bronny has become the traffic driver of this draft class. After joining the Lakers, Bronny received some opportunities to perform in the regular season, and the Lakers also provided them with the opportunity to play together on stage. However, in terms of personal competitive level, Bronny did not perform very well, as he was still somewhat distant from the rhythm of the NBA. Therefore, the Lakers chose to send him down to the South Bay Lakers of the Development League to find his rhythm and improve his level there. In the Development League, Bronny has been steadily making progress step by step. In recent days, Bronny's performance has been increasingly outstanding. Over the past two days, Bronny faced his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, twice. He had excellent performances in both games. In yesterday's game, the South Bay Lakers lost 113-125 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Bronny's shooting touch was average in this game, he showed positive energy on both offense and defense. He started and played for 33 minutes and 10 seconds, shooting 6 of…

The second stage of the 2024 China Table Tennis Super League is set to kick off. Led by Wang Chuqin, Shandong Weiqiao will once again launch a challenge for the championship! However, before the start of the competition, Wang Chuqin encountered two pieces of not-so-good news, which is indeed regrettable! The first piece of news is that as the match is about to begin, Wang Chuqin took a plane to Shanghai but was surrounded by fans at the airport. Wang Chuqin was fully equipped and covered up tightly! However, for some reason, many fans were waiting at the airport. It's impressive how good the fans' eyesight is, as they immediately recognized Wang Chuqin! Then a large crowd followed Wang Chuqin. In front of Wang Chuqin, many fans were taking photos, making it difficult for him to move. As a result, Wang Chuqin was in a bad mood and was indeed angered by these fans! Wang Chuqin shouted loudly, "Get up, get up, you're not letting me go, this is too exaggerated, everyone's gone crazy!" Indeed, such an encirclement by fans affects Wang Chuqin's mentality. It is still hoped that fans will focus on Wang Chuqin's matches! But this situation also shows that Wang Chuqin has high popularity! The second piece of news about Wang Chuqin is that Xinhua News Agency announced the list of the top ten international athletes of the year, and Wang Chuqin was unexpectedly left out. As previously mentioned in our article, Wang Chuqin has very high popularity and is very popular among fans. Not long ago,…

In the final of the 2024 King's Cup International Badminton Open held on the evening of December 29th, Beijing time, Hu Zhe'an, an 18-year-old Chinese men's singles rising star, was reversed 1-2 after three intense matches against Denmark's world No. 2 player Antonsen, ultimately finishing as the runner-up in the inaugural King's Cup. As a year-end commercial event, the King's Cup attracted top male singles players such as Antonsen and Kunlawut. Two 18-year-old Chinese male singles stars, Wang Zijun and Hu Zhe'an, were also invited to participate. Hu Zhe'an's performance was particularly outstanding. In the first round, he defeated Singapore's world No. 13 player Luo Jianyou with two scores of 21-15. In the semi-finals, Hu Zhe'an again won with two scores of 21-19, defeating India's world No. 12 talent Lakshya. In the final, Hu Zhe'an faced Denmark's world No. 2 player Antonsen. In the first game, Hu Zhe'an narrowly won 21-18. However, Antonsen, who is undoubtedly one of the top male singles players in the world, found his form in the second game and leveled the match with a score of 21-11. In the thrilling decisive game, Hu Zhe'an, who had been leading at the start, was eventually reversed by Antonsen with a score of 21-18. Ultimately, Hu Zhe'an lost 1-2 to Antonsen, finishing as the runner-up in the King's Cup, and he also received a runner-up prize of 500,000 yuan. Born in July 2006 in Zhejiang, Hu Zhe'an won the men's singles title at the World Junior Badminton Championships in October this year, which was also China's team's first…

The 2024 China Table Tennis Super League is set to return, with the four teams that have advanced to the semi-finals set to compete for the championship. For fans of table tennis, this will be a feast. As the grand finale of the Chinese table tennis scene this year, it is something to look forward to! As the Super League is about to kick off, the Japanese T League is in full swing. In a recent women's team match, the Kanagawa Club faced off against the Kyoto Club. The Kanagawa Club, with its superior strength, swept the Kyoto Club with a decisive score of 4-0. The Kanagawa Club boasts a plethora of talented players. Not only do they have rising stars like Zhang Benmei, but they also have world champions like Hirano Miu. In contrast, the opponent, the Kyoto Club, is clearly inferior in terms of lineup and pairing. In the first doubles match, the duo of Miharu Kikuchi and Misuzu Nagasaki from the Kanagawa Club defeated the Kyoto Club's Chigusa Shirakumo pair with a 2-0 victory. In the second singles match, Zhang Benmei faced off against Izumi Itsuki. Zhang Benmei, ranked in the top ten in the world, faced an opponent who was relatively unknown. What was expected to be a one-sided match turned out to be challenging for Zhang Benmei. In the first game, Izumi Itsuki quickly found her rhythm while Zhang Benmei started slowly. Izumi Itsuki took the lead with an 11-8 win. After losing the first game, Zhang Benmei woke up from her dream. In the…

On the early morning of December 30th, Beijing time, the 19th round of the Premier League kicked off, with Leicester City hosting Manchester City at home. Both teams have been in poor form recently. After losing away to Liverpool, the last season's English Championship champion has only won 1 game with 2 draws and 7 losses in the last 10 league games. Due to Wolves' rebound, Leicester City has fallen into the relegation zone. The situation for last season's Premier League champions Manchester City seems even worse. After drawing at home with Everton, Manchester City has only won 1 game in their last 13 matches in all competitions. In their last 9 league games, they have 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses. In their last 8 away games, they have 1 draw and 7 losses, which is too bleak. On the latest leaderboard, the defending champions with a total value of 1.25 billion can only rank 7th, and there is even a possibility that they will fall out of the top ten after a few rounds. After the opening, the Blue Moon took control of the game. In the 8th minute, the pudding connection reappeared, and De Bruyne's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper with his foot. However, the loopholes in Manchester City's defense are still quite large. Vardy formed a one-on-one and was tripped by Ortga in the penalty area. Fortunately, Vardy was offside first, and Manchester City escaped the red dot package. Even as the English Championship champions, they could continue to get chances against Manchester City.…

Guangdong Men's Basketball Team has been making significant moves recently, particularly during the second stage of the CBA regular season, where their foreign player changes have become a hot topic of discussion. Bazley, the familiar foreign player, has returned to the Guangdong team and is ready to make a comeback in the upcoming games. For fans, Bazley's return is a long-awaited piece of good news. Not only does he possess excellent basketball skills on the court, but his cooperation with the Guangdong team is also perfectly in sync, adding another layer of strength to the team's foreign player lineup. Bazley's re-registration has given people a sense of "putting away the weapons and releasing the trains," indicating an unstoppable force. Last season, his performance on the court was impeccable, with remarkable offensive capabilities, organizational skills, and even defensive tenacity, making him almost like a stabilizing force for the Guangdong team. Bazley is not the type of player who just drifts through the game; he brings immense pressure to opponents in every match, especially against strong teams, significantly enhancing the competitiveness of the Guangdong team. Guangdong's strategic layout in terms of foreign players extends beyond Bazley. Another foreign player, Les, joined the Guangdong team for trials in the second stage, but it seems increasingly unlikely that he will be officially signed. Les does have some scoring ability, but when it comes to adapting to the rhythm of the CBA, it falls short of expectations. Especially during strong attacks, his shooting accuracy did not bring any surprises. The management of the Guangdong team…

Just like many other Chinese Super League teams, Shandong Taishan will start their winter training in early January. However, up to now, it seems that Shandong Taishan has been stagnant in terms of recruitment, with no signs of activity, which has caused some concern among the team's fans. But in the past few days, Shandong Taishan has suddenly received a big piece of good news. According to reports from many domestic media outlets, Fernandinho, the naturalized international player who was loaned out to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua by head coach Choi Kang-hee last season, is expected to return to Shandong Taishan. Looking back, Fernandinho's time at Shandong Taishan has had both glory and behind-the-scenes hardships and twists. At the beginning of last season, when Fernandinho returned in full force, wearing the Taishan team's jersey and stepping onto the green field, his performance was undoubtedly eye-catching. With his excellent individual skills and keen sense of goal, he became an indispensable attacking point for the Taishan team, repeatedly stepping forward at critical moments to change the course of the game. At that time, Fernandinho once became an idol in the eyes of Shandong Taishan fans. However, good times did not last long, and later the contradictions between Fernandinho and head coach Choi Kang-hee gradually surfaced. Differences in personality, coupled with differences in tactical understanding, made the relationship between the two increasingly tense. Ultimately, in order to maintain the unity and stability of the team, the management of Shandong Taishan had to make the difficult decision to loan Fernandinho to another strong Chinese Super…