"World Cup Qualifiers European Division Draw: Italy, Germany, and France Get Lucky, England Lands in the Group of Death" Hey, fellow football fans, the results of the much-anticipated draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are finally out! Just a few days ago, a draw ceremony that would determine the fate of 54 European teams quietly concluded, officially kicking off the prelude to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Speaking of this draw, it's really a "mystical art." Some teams have drawn the "lucky sign," smiling from ear to ear; others have drawn the "unlucky sign," frowning with worry. Let's take a look at those "lucky ones" first! Italy, Germany, and France, these three "bigwigs" of European football, have really drawn the "treasure" this time. The groups they are in have relatively weaker competitors, as we say, they are "as stable as an old dog." As long as they perform normally, the top spot in the group is within reach, qualifying is as good as "carved in stone." It seems that these three "bigwigs" have already paved the way for their journey to the 2026 World Cup! However, there are joys and sorrows. England has drawn a "hot potato" this time - Group K. In this group, there is Serbia, who topped the group ahead of Portugal in the last World Cup qualifiers, as well as non-traditional underdogs Albania, plus Latvia and Andorra, the competitive pressure is simply "mountainous." England, you've got to be careful this time, don't accidentally "crash"! Speaking of Portugal, their luck is also "hard…

In the 14th round of the Saudi League, Al Nassr secured a 3-1 comeback victory over Al Kawkab at home. At first glance, this match seemed to be a heroic stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, with a penalty kick, a series of assists, and goals that were enough to get the blood pumping. However, if we look beyond the excitement of the game, was this victory as perfect as the score suggests? The initial setback of conceding a goal and the reliance on individual star power may have masked deeper issues within the team. Speaking of this match, Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the biggest focal points. He continued to write his legend with a steady penalty kick, once again刷新ing his career statistics: 60 goals in 60 Saudi League matches, 782 club goals in his career, and a total of 917 goals. Just these numbers alone are enough to make people marvel: Ronaldo's career is like having a cheat code. Especially considering his age—38 years old—at this stage, he can still maintain such a competitive state, which is truly astonishing. This penalty kick not only equalized the score for the team but also reaffirmed his status as the undisputed spiritual leader of Al Nassr. What's even more interesting is that Ronaldo's career has another feature that commands respect—the ability to score in 24 consecutive calendar years. From 2001 to 2024, he has managed to leave his mark on the field every year, a level of consistency that is rare in professional football. If you're a seasoned fan,…

In the world of football today, youth training systems are constantly providing fresh talent to major clubs, with young players carrying the hopes of their teams for the future. In the most recent season, a highly anticipated 16-year-old genius winger has emerged, known as the prodigious forward Mbaye, currently playing for Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. According to a commentary by renowned journalist Ben Martinson on TeamTalk, two major European clubs, Arsenal and Bayern Munich, are currently keeping an eye on this Ligue 1 prodigy. Mbaye is not yet 17 years old, and it is quite remarkable that he has already come into the sights of European giants at such a young age. Despite his tender age, Mbaye's performance at PSG has been full of highlights. Statistics show that he has made five substitute appearances for the PSG first team in the competitive Ligue 1 arena. Although his match experience is still shallow, this is already an impressive start. Moreover, in the Champions League, during a crucial match against Arsenal, the 16-year-old was on the bench for the PSG first team, experiencing the atmosphere of top-level competition up close; in the UEFA Youth League, he shone even more brightly, scoring twice and assisting once in a single game against Bayern Munich, making a name for himself in one fell swoop. This season in the UEFA Youth League, he has played four times, scoring two goals and four assists, leading the assist chart strongly. If not for PSG's early exit, he might have continued to write more legends. From a technical…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the third round of the FA Cup kicked off, with Fulham playing against Watford, a Championship team, at home. The match was one-sided, and Fulham emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. Muniz, Jimenez, Anosson, and Castagne each scored for Fulham, while Watford's Vata found the net. Many Manchester United fans were also paying attention to this match, as a former United player stood out. Manchester United has suffered a significant loss! They mistakenly trusted Ten Hag: they sold their midfield engine for a pittance, and now he has led his new club to an unbeaten streak of 9 games. In this FA Cup encounter, Fulham had a possession rate of 72%, with 27 shots and 8 on target, while Watford had a possession rate of 28%, with 5 shots and 2 on target. Watford performed significantly better than their opponents, scoring first in the 26th minute through Muniz. In the 33rd minute, Vata scored, helping Watford equalize the score. Watford continued to exert pressure in the second half, scoring three goals. Jimenez converted a penalty, followed by goals from Anosson and Castagne, securing a resounding victory for Fulham and advancing them to the next round. Currently, three teams have advanced in the third round of the FA Cup, including Fulham, Sheffield United, and Everton. In Fulham's resounding victory over Watford, the standout player was Pereira, who joined from Manchester United. Pereira wore the captain's armband for Fulham and completed a remarkable 9 key passes, hit the frame of the goal with a shot, and…

The renewal negotiations between Manchester United and Menu have reached an impasse, which has sparked considerable discussion in the media recently. In particular, a report from the Daily Mail shocked everyone, claiming that Menu's agent demanded a contract with a weekly salary of up to 200,000 pounds from Manchester United. This demand seems excessive, as Menu has just turned 21. Although he has performed well at Manchester United, he is still a young player. When discussing such a high salary, it inevitably raises questions. Some netizens expressed, "Menu has potential, but getting a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds does seem a bit excessive." This makes people think: How can a young player who has played in the Premier League for less than three seasons and only contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in 39 Premier League games dare to ask for such a high salary? According to Menu's current performance, there is indeed a significant gap compared to top players of the same age. Compared to the level of other England internationals, Menu's performance on both offense and defense is not significantly outstanding. As for the report by the Manchester Evening News, although it also mentioned that Menu's renewal negotiations encountered obstacles, it did not reveal the salary figure he requested. Everyone can see that the renewal issue between Menu and Manchester United seems to be more than just a simple salary negotiation. Whether Manchester United is willing to renew Menu with such a high salary may need to consider the club's overall strategy. Some netizens suggested, "If Menu really…

Vinicius, as one of the top stars in world football, unfortunately ranked second in this year's Ballon d'Or selection. However, there is no doubt that he is currently the top star at Real Madrid. The club has always taken good care of him, but due to personal character issues and some off-field dramas, Vinicius often does things that fans find hard to understand. In fact, rumors about Vinicius wanting to leave emerged during the summer transfer window. This time, it was reported again that Saudi Arabia had extended an invitation to Vinicius, offering him a salary of 1 billion euros over five years. It must be said that this contract is quite terrifying, with a total salary of 1 billion euros, which would tempt anyone. Even Vinicius himself is very interested in this offer, and Real Madrid realizes that the salary offered by the other party is indeed top-level. Real Madrid has only been paying Vinicius 30 million euros. The salary offered by the Saudi giants is something they can hardly match. However, Real Madrid also needs the other party to pay a top-level transfer fee before they are willing to let Vinicius go. Seeing the current turmoil surrounding the departure of their top player within the team, Mbappe naturally becomes the winner. He has always hoped to get the left winger position instead of continuing to play as a center forward. If Vinicius leaves, Mbappe will be able to take his place and perform at the highest level.

The January transfer window has opened, and Barcelona also has transfer plans. On January 10, the "Daily Sports News" wrote that Barcelona hopes to send away several players. The 27-year-old De Jong is also on the list of players to be cleaned out. For De Jong, Barcelona offers the Dutch core two options: either renew the contract or transfer in the winter or summer window. According to the "Daily Sports News," under Flick's coaching at Barcelona, De Jong has become the sixth or even seventh-choice midfielder. Pedri, Casado, Gavi, Olmo, and Fermin all have higher priority in playing time than De Jong. If the seriously injured young player Bernal returns, he will also be more valued than De Jong. Flick did not include De Jong in his plans. De Jong's contract with Barcelona expires on June 30, 2026. Due to injuries, De Jong has only played 469 minutes this season. In the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, De Jong's annual salary is as high as 19 million euros, second only to Lewandowski in the team. De Jong's high salary and low performance make Barcelona eager to get rid of this burden. Barcelona President Laporta and Sporting Director Deco are dealing with De Jong's affairs. The "Daily Sports News" stated that Barcelona gave De Jong two choices: either renew the contract or transfer. Barcelona has repeatedly offered De Jong a contract extension, but the Dutch midfielder has not responded. It is unrealistic to expect De Jong to renew his contract with a pay cut. If De Jong does not renew his contract,…

Just now, FIFA officially announced the latest football club rankings. Liverpool still ranks first, with their outstanding performance in various competitions this season, they still scored 2037 points in this issue. Judging from the current situation, Liverpool has a good chance of winning the top spot in the rankings and several heavyweight championships at the same time this season. If they can achieve this, it will be another peak for the team in recent years. In second place is Inter Milan, who are also quietly improving their coefficient points. They scored 2018 points in this issue, further narrowing the gap with Liverpool. Inter Milan currently has a good performance in Serie A and the Champions League. It should be noted that this is still under the condition that the main striker Lautaro is in poor form. If the team can adjust well in the second half of the season, they have the strength to overthrow any strong team. In third place is Real Madrid, who scored 1999 points in the new issue. Real Madrid seems to have been using the same script in recent seasons, starting the season poorly, gradually falling into decline, and then reversing the situation in various competitions, finally making a championship speech. This season seems to be the same again, after losing several key battles in a row, leading to an unfavorable ranking in the league and the Champions League. The team quietly took control with a winning streak. In today's La Liga, Real Madrid's ranking is even higher than Barcelona, which was in hot form…

In order to strengthen their midfield, Premier League giants Manchester City have been scouting for potential transfer targets worldwide. Recently, they have set their sights on Lazio's midfield prodigy, Roberto Rovella. According to the latest report from Rome's authoritative local media, "Il Messaggero," Manchester City is planning a significant move, hoping to secure Rovella's services in the upcoming winter transfer window for a hefty price tag of up to €40 million. This would allow them to quickly fill and enhance the gap in their midfield strength. Rovella, only 23 years old this year, is a rising star of Italian football and has already become a new member of the Italian national team. Since his debut, he has attracted the attention of many European giants with his comprehensive technical abilities and outstanding vision on the field. His football intelligence, precise passing, and excellent positional sense evoke memories of Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo. Due to his technical characteristics being similar to Real Madrid's Luka Modric, and also bearing a resemblance, he has been dubbed the "new Modric" in the football world, reflecting the high recognition he receives from the outside world. After joining Juventus, Rovella has been loaned out to other teams continuously and is currently on loan at Lazio. This season, his performance at Lazio remains impressive, making him an indispensable part of the team's midfield. With a pass success rate of over 90%, he contributes key passes several times per game on average, and also performs well defensively, successfully intercepting opponents' attacks multiple times, demonstrating a maturity and stability…

As the season progresses, Real Madrid has gradually found its form, recently achieving four consecutive victories and six wins with one draw in the last seven matches. Coach Ancelotti's coaching abilities are indeed strong; even with the arrival of Mbappe disrupting the team's balance and the club facing serious injury issues, Real Madrid has not fallen behind, maintaining its competitiveness and improving recently. With the winter transfer window now open, Real Madrid has also made a significant acquisition. Official announcement! Real Madrid's first winter transfer signing is out, with the "Old Buddha" finding a treasure, an 18-year-old promising center-back coming to support Ancelotti. On January 9th, Beijing time, La Liga's Leganes officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid regarding the transfer of Ramini Fati, with the young Fati set to leave the team to play for Real Madrid. Fati is a physically strong, defensively aggressive central defender with ball control skills, fitting the profile of a tough and reliable center-back, with commendable footwork and the attribute of a "swordsman" defender. Fati has been outstanding in Leganes' youth training system; last season, while playing for Leganes U19A, he helped the team reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey Youth Edition. This season, Fati has played over 900 minutes for Leganes' reserve team, scoring one goal in the Tercera Division. Real Madrid must have seen Fati's talent to bring him into the team. According to authoritative journalist Fabrizio Romano, Fati's transfer fee is 100,000 euros. Although Fati, signed by Real Madrid, is not a well-known star, this…