In the seventh round of the Champions League, Serie A giants Juventus faced off against Club Brugge at home. The Belgian team has a total value of 160 million euros, while Juventus is valued at 610 million euros. Juventus caused an upset. Both teams struggled offensively in this match, creating very few opportunities, and ultimately drew 0-0. Juventus had a chance to score in this game but failed to capitalize on it. Juventus made a mistake! Motta misplaced his trust in the 33 million forward: he missed a half-empty goal and led to a 0-0 draw with Club Brugge. Looking at possession, Juventus led Brugge 57%-43% in this match. Juventus had 5 shots with 1 on target, while Brugge had 7 shots with 0 on target. Neither side posed much of an offensive threat, and Juventus center-back Gatti was named the best player of the match. Since Motta took over, Juventus has become known for draws, with a record of 12 wins, 16 draws, and 2 losses in 30 matches across all competitions this season, giving them a draw rate of as high as 53.3%. Currently, Juventus ranks 14th in the Champions League standings, 5th in Serie A, reached the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, but did not make it to the final of the Supercoppa Italiana. After Motta took charge of Juventus, the team's overall performance has been mediocre. Several new signings brought in by Motta, including Kupmenas, Luis, and Gonzalez, have not proven themselves, resulting in Juventus spending a significant transfer fee without much return. In this match…

This winter transfer window, Manchester City quickly secured the signings of two promising young defenders, Huseynov and Res, and also prepared a five-year contract worth 30 million euros for Juventus' full-back Cambiasso. In no time, Manchester City's defense completed its generational transition. On the front line, Coach Guardiola has set his sights on Marmoush from Bundesliga's Eintracht Frankfurt, but the two clubs have not been able to agree on the transfer fee. Besides Marmoush, Spanish media fichajes revealed that Manchester City hopes to bring in Rafinha from Barcelona during the summer window. Manchester City's rebuilding work is swift and decisive because they are not short of funds and are willing to invest in the transfer market. According to Spanish media reports, Manchester City is willing to pay 84 million pounds to bring in Rafinha from FC Barcelona this summer. Manchester City has long been interested in Rafinha, hoping to strengthen their attack with a player who has performed outstandingly in La Liga. This season, Manchester City once faced a problem of lacking firepower up front. On the forward line, apart from Haaland, the other two wingers hardly score goals. The four major wingers, Nunes, Savigno, Doku, and Grealish, have only scored four goals in the Premier League. On the contrary, the 28-year-old Rafinha is very good at scoring goals. He shone in his third season at Barcelona, scoring 22 goals and providing 9 assists in 29 games, forming a top attacking trio in European football with Lewandowski and Yamar. Rafinha's fiery performance successfully caught the attention of Guardiola. If two…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, famous Italian football market journalist Daniele Longo and his team confirmed that Napoli has reached a personal contract with Ghanaian player, offering him an after-tax annual salary of 4 million euros. Apologies to Brother Joe for speaking too loudly in the past, I didn't realize you were truly valuable. Manchester United initially demanded 70 million pounds, while Napoli offered 50 million euros, with Conte personally calling to invite him. Impressive! An after-tax salary of 4 million euros translates to a pre-tax annual salary of 6.75 million pounds, or 130,000 pounds per week. Compared to his current contract, joining Napoli would increase Ghanaian's salary by 2.6 times. This transaction is destined to be a tough negotiation, with Di Marzio claiming that Manchester United's management has agreed to lower their price, now asking for 65 million euros. This is one of the most profitable transactions in recent Manchester United history, and also the most profitable youth training, providing ample space for future signings. For example, they are currently negotiating with left-back Dorgu. Left-back was a target during the winter window, with Manchester United previously favoring Nuno Mendes from Paris Saint-Germain. Unlike Ugart, who has higher demand, Nuno Mendes also insisted on a 60 million euro fee under the insistence of Paris and super-agent Mendes. This time, Manchester United did not meet the demand and chose to give up. The management then focused on Lecce star Dorgu. According to famous transfer journalist Romano on the 12th, Manchester United submitted their first official offer of 27 million euros plus…

In the Champions League match that concluded on January 22nd, Beijing time, Bologna pulled off a surprising victory over Borussia Dortmund at home. Girassi scored first for Dortmund, while Darinjia and Ilin's goals helped Bologna turn the game around. Bologna secured their first win of the season in the Champions League, their second in history, but unfortunately were eliminated. Meanwhile, the Yellow Bees of Dortmund are facing serious challenges. Dortmund made a mistake by trusting Sahin and letting go of their defensive core for free, now suffering four consecutive losses and ranking 13th in the Champions League. In the 15th minute of the game, Bologna player Holm committed a foul, and Girassi converted the penalty with a Panenka-style chip shot, giving Dortmund the lead away from home. In the 71st minute, Bologna executed a fine combination play, with a long pass from the backline piercing through Dortmund's defense. Jens Odegaard crossed the ball to the front of the goal, and Darinjia pounced to equalize the score. Bologna pressed their advantage, and just one minute later, Ilin scored the decisive goal with a rebound. Bologna had 17 shots in this game, while Dortmund only managed three attempts on goal; it would have been strange if Dortmund had won. After changing coaches, Dortmund has struggled under Sahin's leadership this season, with a record of 12 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, a win rate of 46.1%. They have lost their last four matches and currently sit 13th in the Champions League and 10th in the Bundesliga. Last season, Dortmund finished as runners-up…

17:10 - Ten Hag hopes that Dortmund will sign Rashford, and Dortmund is interested in officially inviting Ten Hag to coach after the Champions League match this week. Rashford currently prefers to join Barcelona or stay at Manchester United to wait for opportunities. Even if he joins Barcelona, he will not immediately get a starting opportunity. 17:00 - Ferran Torres accepts the role of substitute to stay in the team, and Barcelona urgently needs to sell Eric Garcia to make room for the salary space to introduce Rashford. Tottenham is preparing to offer a loan plus buyout contract for Fati, but Fati is not interested in the contract offered by Tottenham. Mendes recommended Asensio to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, but both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are not interested in the player. 16:53 - Garnacho has reached a personal agreement with Napoli, with an annual salary of 4 million euros and a contract period of five years. The Manchester City management has arrived in Naples to accelerate the transfer negotiations of Garnacho, and Manchester United hopes to complete the transaction at a price of 60 million pounds. 16:28 - Amorim intends to sell Luke Shaw in the summer window, freeing up a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds before signing a new player. Manchester United's offer for Dogu has been increased to 35 million euros, and Napoli's current offer is slightly higher than Manchester United's. 16:02 - Alphonso Davies is about to renew his contract with Bayern until 2030, with a renewed annual salary of 15 million euros, plus an additional signing…

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, has stated that the Spanish giants will prioritize renewing contracts before considering any new signings when asked about the club's interest in Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford. The Catalan club is among several European teams linked with the out-of-favor forward. While AC Milan's interest has cooled and doubts have been raised about Rashford's desire to join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona is considered the "dream" destination for the English international. Earlier this month, reports suggested that Barcelona was preparing a bid for Rashford, but Deco has been keen to downplay any transfer speculation. Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League first-round penultimate match between Barcelona and Benfica, Deco was questioned about his meeting with United intermediary Arturo Canales in Lisbon to discuss any potential transfer of Rashford. "We are discussing [financial] fair play issues," Deco told Movistar, "arranging it, and if we can ultimately strengthen the team, we will try, but there is nothing today." Deco emphasized that Barcelona's top priority is to ensure they do not violate La Liga's strict financial regulations. The club has already had to appeal to the Spanish government to secure the emergency (and temporary) registration of Dani Olmo and Paul Victor this season. Barcelona is also actively negotiating new contracts for several first-team players, which will put additional pressure on the club's fragile financial situation. "These are all fair play issues, and today's top priority is to renew the contracts of our key players," Deco declared. "Once all this is over, we can focus on reinforcing one area or another, but this…

Liverpool's Big Earnings, "Standard Definition Messi" with a High Valuation, Fans Claim: His Value is Severely Underrated The German Transfer Market recently updated the valuations of some Premier League players, with one Liverpool star's valuation rising to nearly 100 million euros, sparking heated discussions. Let's take a look! Over time, McAllister's performance has become increasingly eye-catching. The 25-year-old Argentine midfielder, who joined Liverpool from Brighton for a transfer fee of 42 million euros in July 2023, has attracted the attention of many fans with his excellent skills and keen tactical thinking. Known as the "standard definition Messi," he not only demonstrates his innate talent on the field but also proves his worth through key passes and goals. Firstly, his offensive capabilities are commendable. In 67 games across various competitions, McAllister has scored 9 goals and contributed 7 assists. His offensive vision is extremely broad, always finding optimal solutions in rapidly changing matches. For example, in games against strong opponents, he often creates scoring opportunities by accurately passing long balls to break through the opponent's defense. Such performances have made him stand out among many midfielders and undoubtedly an important part of Liverpool's offensive system. Secondly, his defensive abilities are equally impressive. As an all-around midfielder, McAllister is not only adept at offense but also possesses outstanding defensive capabilities. His coverage in midfield is extensive, with frequent interceptions and tackles providing a solid defensive line for the team. When facing counterattacks from opponents, McAllister can always retreat in time to thwart their offensive attempts. His presence has made Liverpool's midfield defense…

The Champions League is quite lively, and it has now reached the seventh round of competition. As everyone knows, the Champions League is different from the league in that most teams participating are not to be underestimated. Therefore, as the competition progresses into the seventh round, the points table has been updated, which is worth noting. The latest situation of the Champions League points sees two teams having already sealed their fate, with only six direct qualification spots remaining, leaving Real Madrid and Manchester City's fate somewhat dependent on others. (Points as of January 22nd) We should know that some teams have already completed their matches in the seventh round. So, what does the points table look like now? If we talk about the top two teams in the direct promotion zone, Liverpool and Barcelona, after winning in the seventh round, Liverpool has accumulated 21 points, while Barcelona has 18 points. These two teams have already determined their fate, securing two direct promotion spots. Liverpool currently has a perfect record of seven wins, while Barcelona has six wins and one loss, with both teams holding a clear advantage. Liverpool and Barcelona have already secured two spots, meaning there are only six direct promotion spots left. These six spots will be contested by the remaining teams. After winning in the seventh round, Atletico Madrid's points have reached 15, temporarily ranking third in the points table. However, since Atletico played first, their third place is not stable. Overall, Atletico has taken an initial position, allowing them to take the initiative, but we'll…

Real Madrid has risen to the top of La Liga, leading their title rivals Atletico Madrid by 2 points and Barcelona by 7 points, giving them a strong chance to defend their La Liga championship. With a squad valued at 1.23 billion euros, the highest in the football world, Real Madrid also has the opportunity to re-sign some of the players they have sold who are now performing well. One such player is the 20-year-old former Real Madrid player who has shone in Serie A, with a market value of 20 million euros, and can be repurchased by Florentino Perez for 9 million euros. In the last match of the 21st round of Serie A on the early morning of January 21st, Beijing time, Fabregas' Como team defeated Udinese 4-1. Both teams had one player sent off in this match, with Como's Esposito contributing a goal and an assist, Diao and Nico Pas scoring, and Gerdaniga receiving a red card. On the Udinese side, Pajaro scored, Bjelul scored an own goal, and Bomavoko was sent off. After this victory, Como accumulated 22 points and ranked 13th in Serie A, 3 points ahead of the relegation zone, while Udinese ranked 10th with 26 points. The relegation battle in this season's Serie A is very fierce, with mid-to-lower table teams fighting for survival. Whether Como can avoid relegation this season largely depends on the performance of Nico Pas. Pas recently suffered from injuries and came on as a substitute in the match against Udinese. Fabregas brought Pas on in the 61st minute,…

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about Mourinho possibly returning to the Premier League. This comes after his stint coaching Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League this season, where he failed to deliver the expected results. Concerns have arisen over whether Mourinho might choose to leave at the end of the season due to his team's poor performance. Not only has Mourinho struggled to achieve good results with Fenerbahce, but his relationship with the Turkish Super League officials is also quite strained. He has openly criticized the league's referees and organizers on multiple occasions, stating that their management and refereeing are subpar, even going so far as to say it's the worst he's experienced among the leagues he's coached in. Mourinho's actions have undoubtedly angered the higher-ups in the Turkish Super League, making it difficult for him to continue coaching there. The prospect of Mourinho returning to the Premier League has become a hot topic, particularly with Newcastle United, currently fourth in the league, who have long sought to invite Mourinho to coach. The club's major backer shares a close relationship with Mourinho, who also serves as an advisor to their football academy. They have previously discussed the possibility of collaboration, but Mourinho chose to decline in favor of continuing to coach Roma. However, it now appears that returning to the Premier League is what Mourinho truly desires. The Premier League offers top-tier referees and a high level of attention, with player salaries and transfer fees significantly higher than those at Fenerbahce or his previous club, Roma. Mourinho…