Time always flies by quickly, and before we know it, we have entered 2025. For European football, especially the top five leagues, the first month of each year marks the opening of the winter transfer window, during which news about player transfers and contract renewals will be the main theme of the month. In the Bundesliga, many star players' future with their clubs are under close scrutiny. Stars like Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sane, and Manuel Neuer are focusing on contract extensions, while young talents such as Florian Wirtz, Jude Bellingham, Omar Marmoush, Luka Sucic, and Taiwo Awoniyi are being pursued by a host of top-tier clubs. Among them, the impressive performance of Omar Marmoush, the Egyptian forward from Eintracht Frankfurt, has garnered significant attention recently. According to the latest report from The Daily Mail, Manchester City is willing to pay a transfer fee of 50 million pounds (approximately 60 million euros) to sign Marmoush. Currently, Manchester City has basically reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt, and this transfer is very likely to be completed during the winter window. Subsequently, an exclusive report from Sam Wallace of The Daily Telegraph also confirmed this news, stating that Manchester City is making its utmost effort to negotiate the signing of Marmoush. Although the CEO of Eintracht Frankfurt previously stated that the club had not engaged in any negotiations with potential buyers, given the current situation, the possibility of Marmoush leaving the team is not low. Born in 1999, the now 25-year-old Marmoush began his career with the Egyptian domestic…

The biggest dark horse of the Premier League this season is undoubtedly Nottingham Forest, which has achieved a record of 12 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses, ranking third only by goal difference. In addition, Forest is the only team to have beaten Liverpool this season, something that even Real Madrid and Manchester City have failed to do. Under the 4231 low defensive counter-attack formation crafted by Portuguese head coach Nuno, center forward Chris Wood is the focal point of the attack, having scored 12 Premier League goals. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, Gibbs White, is the midfield core, scoring 3 goals and assisting 3 times in the last 6 games, helping Forest win 6 consecutive victories, just 6 points behind the top team Liverpool. In the next round of the Premier League, they will face Liverpool at home, which could be a decisive game for the championship. White was born on January 27, 2000, from the Wolves youth academy, but he never became a regular player at Wolves. During the 2021-22 season, White performed outstandingly during his loan spell at Championship side Sheffield United, scoring 12 goals and providing 10 assists in 37 games. In the summer of 2022, newly promoted Nottingham Forest signed White for a fee of 29.5 million euros. White stands at 1.78 meters tall and weighs 70 kilograms, with neither exceptional absolute speed nor strength; he is a right-footed player. White's technique is simple and practical, with stable dribbling and ball control, as well as an accurate cross from the flank. Although he is an attacking…

The decline in Manchester United's performance over the years has been severe, from being a top Premier League team to not even qualifying for the Europa League. Fans are disappointed with them, but the players within the team have no fighting spirit at all; they only want to secure their own high-paying contracts instead of considering how to improve their skills and enhance the team's performance. This time, the new "Prince" of Manchester United, Meunier, has openly caused trouble. Chris Wheeler, a journalist covering Manchester United for the Daily Mail, discussed on the program: "Meunier is openly pressuring the team, hoping to receive a contract renewal worth 200,000 pounds per week. This contract would be ten times his current salary. As a representative figure of local training, Meunier has indeed become the focus of attention in recent years. Especially since Rashford is likely to leave during the winter transfer window, it's very possible that Meunier will receive significant cultivation if he stays." However, we can also hear that Meunier is getting too arrogant, wanting a tenfold pay raise after just one good year of play. This is something that the Manchester United management really cannot accept. Therefore, it is likely that Meunier will choose to leave if he cannot get a contract that meets his salary demands. Fans are furious, calling Meunier an ungrateful wolf. After giving him opportunities last season, Meunier only then performed well and grew. But now, on his first contract renewal, he is demanding such a high salary, especially as his performance on the field this…

This season's Turkish Super League is full of changes, with Mourinho leading Fenerbahçe to the second place in the Turkish Super League standings, with a chance to become another championship coach after the 2013/2014 season. The quality of Mourinho's time at Roma is still on the rise. Mourinho at least guarantees the lower limit, and the current Roma is preparing to compete for the championship in Serie B next season. The Turkish Super League requires VR for every goal, which is rarely seen in other leagues. Sometimes, obvious fouls in the penalty area are not reviewed by VR, so it's imaginable how difficult it is for Mourinho to win the championship. If I were a professional football player, I would also want to play under Mourinho. The character of the Special One is both his strength and weakness. He is the coach I truly believe to be the highest level, without exception. Other coaches need good cards to play well, but he has a chance to steal victory even with a bad hand. He was able to lead Porto to the Champions League, something no other coach could do. Making an Italian team win a treble is unprecedented. Mourinho was the only one who could rival Guardiola at the time. Guardiola is more suitable for leading top teams, while Mourinho can demonstrate his value by leading mid-table teams. Just like Porto. If you let Guardiola and Ancelotti lead, they wouldn't achieve the same results as Mourinho. This is the value of Mourinho, he is very arrogant but also very charming.

Wednesday 002 Spanish Super Cup: Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Athletic Bilbao has been in excellent form recently in La Liga, with a record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 36 points to rank fourth in the league table, just 2 points behind third-placed Barcelona. Notably, Athletic Bilbao has remained unbeaten in their last 15 matches, winning 11 of them, including 7 out of their last 9, demonstrating their strong competitive state and team cohesion. In their previous Spanish Super Cup match, Athletic Bilbao drew 0-0 away against Logrones, forming a stark contrast with Barcelona's 4-0 home victory. However, Athletic Bilbao managed to maintain their undefeated record. Returning to play at home for this match, they will undoubtedly have a strong desire to secure a promotion spot from Barcelona, as they now have the capability to compete with Barcelona. On the other hand, Barcelona, although still occupying a top position in the league table, has shown some inconsistency in their performance. In their last 10 matches, Barcelona has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, accumulating 38 points to rank third. Particularly in their recent four matches, Barcelona suffered two defeats, including losses at home to Leganes and Atletico Madrid before Christmas, reflecting that there is still room for improvement in their state adjustment. Fortunately, in their last Spanish Super Cup match, Barcelona secured a 4-0 home victory over Barbastre, ending their two-match losing streak and returning to form, with players' confidence also recovering somewhat. Looking at the records of their last 10 encounters in recent years,…

Luis Alberto Suárez, once known as the man who could pass the ball to Messi like no other, has made a remarkable comeback. This season in La Liga, he has been virtually unstoppable, scoring an impressive 8 goals in just 14 appearances. One might mistake these statistics for those of Kylian Mbappé. With such formidable attacking prowess, one wonders why he struggled so much at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League in previous years. This can be attributed to the different emphases of the two leagues. The Premier League places greater importance on explosive physical attributes and intense competition, to the point where some fans jokingly refer to it as "English roughness." On the other hand, La Liga values team coordination and technical skill, making it more favorable for technically gifted players. This explains why Suárez, who failed to shine at Tottenham, found great success after transferring to La Liga. When news broke that Suárez would miss the World Cup due to injury, there was genuine concern for the Argentine national team. Many prominent football figures claimed that his absence would deal a devastating blow to Argentina. Having watched his performance in the Copa America, it's clear that his passing ability and footwork are top-notch, giving the impression of having two Messis on the field. Suárez has experienced the highs and lows of life in recent years, but fortune still favors him. Before the North American World Cup, he has returned to a familiar league where he can play at his best. This will undoubtedly aid his journey in North…

Riyadh Victory is about to face off against Al-Khor in their next match. However, Cristiano Ronaldo, a key player on the team, made a notable move. On Saturday, while the team was training, Ronaldo chose to work out alone in the gym due to concerns about overexertion. After discussing with head coach Pioli, he decided to skip the training session. This decision, which should have been a normal one based on health considerations, is easily subject to various interpretations when it comes to Ronaldo. Reflecting on the events of the 2022 summer transfer window, Ronaldo's situation after joining Manchester United was chaotic. Despite his arrival, Manchester United failed to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League. That summer, he frequently skipped training and matches, citing reasons such as the death of his son, numerous family affairs, and health issues. In reality, Ronaldo had privately instructed his agent to reach out to top European clubs. His goal was clear: to join a club that could participate in the Champions League, allowing him to continue enhancing his resume on the grand stage of Europe's premier competition. Unfortunately, his actions did not gain the approval of the European elite. Clubs like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain all turned him down. Astonishingly, his agent Mendes even approached Barcelona, a fierce rival of Real Madrid, reflecting Ronaldo's desperate state at the time, willing to do almost anything for his own interests. From this perspective, Ronaldo appears to be a thoroughgoing egotist. He seems to have forgotten the significance of his identity…

According to reports from Italy's La Repubblica, Victor Osimhen has rejected the opportunity to join Manchester United during the January transfer window and will not leave his loan spell at Galatasaray. This decision has angered Napoli, who see it as an act of revenge by the 26-year-old Nigerian striker, but they are powerless to stop him. Despite reports in Nigeria suggesting that Osimhen was planning a move to Manchester United in the winter window, the reality is different. Osimhen does not intend to transfer mid-season, nor does he wish to help Napoli maximize their profits; relations between the two parties soured over the summer. Osimhen signed a new contract in December 2023, but just six months later, he was agitating for a move. His release clause is set at a staggering €120 million, with no club coming close to this figure in their offers; lower bids from Chelsea and Saudi Professional League teams were rejected on the last day of the summer transfer window. Ultimately, the Nigerian international was loaned to Galatasaray in September 2024. Napoli hoped he would maintain his form and could be sold for €85 million in January. However, La Repubblica points out that even if Manchester United had made a move, Osimhen informed Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, that he would remain at Galatasaray until the end of the season, which would at least secure him a Turkish Super League title. Osimhen's actions have infuriated Napoli's owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis, who sees this as another example of a player trying to put the club in a…

I have been passionate about football for many years and have my own unique analysis and insights into the game. No one can guarantee victory in every match or ensure success every day or week. The key is to maintain confidence and learn from failure. It's like sometimes losing money in business. The longer you work, the more experience you gain. I hope to lead everyone to success by applying my knowledge of sports and years of accumulated experience! Since recommendations are written earlier, there may be changes on the field, which will be adjusted in time. Thank you for your continued support! Wishing everyone a smooth journey! The initial release is for reference only! Looking forward to a lively match between both sides: Firstly, let's simulate this match from a conventional perspective. Looking at the performance of both teams this season, Brisbane Roar has played 10 rounds of A-League matches, achieving 2 draws and 8 losses without a single win, with five consecutive home defeats. Now let's take a look at Newcastle Jets. Although they also suffered repeated defeats previously, losing five times upfront, at least in the last three rounds of league matches, they managed to secure 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, showing some recovery. They can perform well against weaker opponents and hold their ground against stronger ones. Can we conclude that today's attention on Newcastle Jets might not be too low, resulting in even lower expectations for the home team to secure three points? After all, Brisbane Roar has not won a single match…

If you managed to turn around a game with a 2-1 victory, would you be happy? Yet, after winning against Valencia, Real Madrid was so furious that they metaphorically overturned the referee's "table" post-match. In the 19th round of La Liga on January 4, 2023, Real Madrid should have been the winner at the Mestalla Stadium. However, the focus shifted to the controversial refereeing decisions: a questionable goal, an ambiguous penalty, and a disheartening red card. Is it the referees' incompetence or is Real Madrid too sensitive? If this issue remains unresolved, the reputation of La Liga referees might only continue to deteriorate. Let's start with the first point of contention: Valencia scored their first goal in the 16th minute of the match. At the time, everyone was caught up in the joy of the goal, but many Real Madrid fans raised their hands shouting "something's not right"! Looking at the slow-motion replay, it is evident that Valencia players did indeed have a suspicious foul before scoring, yet the referee made no indication. We will not delve into whether the referee should have blown the whistle or not, but from this ignored foul, Valencia seemed to benefit covertly, while Real Madrid's nerves were gradually tightened. The turning point occurred in the second half. When the game reached the 62nd minute, Real Madrid earned a penalty kick, and everyone held their breath watching the ball. Karim Benzema, the leader of Real Madrid, stood at the 12-yard line, but he missed! Some attentive fans may recall that Valencia's goalkeeper appeared to move…