Argentina's national team has recently seen several champions opt out of the top five leagues to play in less competitive leagues, such as Messi, Di Maria, and Acuna, who are no longer playing in the top leagues. Now another Argentine champion player has made this choice, and considering his age, he is still in his prime, which surprises fans. Official announcement! The 28-year-old Argentine international leaves the top five leagues to help Messi win three consecutive titles, risking missing out on the USA-Mexico-Canada tournament. On January 21st, River Plate officially confirmed that Montiel, who played for Sevilla in La Liga, has joined the team. Montiel came through the River Plate youth system and won the Copa Libertadores and Argentine league titles with River Plate. He left River Plate in 2021 to play for Sevilla, where he won a Europa League title. Last season, he was loaned to Nottingham Forest by Sevilla and returned to Sevilla this season. Montiel had limited opportunities in European leagues, which may have been a key factor in his decision to return to his parent club River Plate. Last season, Montiel played only once for Sevilla and appeared 19 times for Nottingham Forest. This season, more than half has passed, and Montiel has only played 9 games for Sevilla. In the past one and a half seasons, Montiel has only started 16 times. In River Plate's current squad, there are also Montiel's Argentine national teammates Armani, Acuna, Pezzella, and Lucas Martinez, which will help Montiel quickly adapt to the team. Montiel is not old, but he…

For Cristiano Ronaldo, since joining Al-Nassr with a sky-high annual salary, he has helped Saudi Arabia kick off the golden football era and also helped the country secure the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup. It can be said that Saudi Arabia has achieved great success in the field of football due to Ronaldo. However, since joining the Saudi league, Ronaldo has remained elusive in winning championships. This season, Al-Nassr changed coaches mid-season, but the gap with the top team, Al-Hilal, has only widened. In the early hours of January 22nd, Beijing time, in the Saudi league, Al-Nassr played away against Al-Khaleej. During the match, Hamzah was sent off with a straight red card in the first half, Mane's shot created danger, and Al-Nassr had only one shot on target at halftime, ending 0-0 between Al-Nassr and Al-Khaleej. In the second half, Otavio assisted Ronaldo in breaking the deadlock with a shot, Ojami conceded a penalty, Futunis scored from the spot to equalize, B. Luo assisted Hanam in pushing the ball into the net to overtake the score, and Ronaldo scored again in stoppage time to complete a brace. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal played at home against Makkah United. In the match, Leonardo scored in six consecutive games in the first half, Malcom scored his second goal within four minutes, and in the second half, Malcom scored another goal, Goodwin scored with a free-kick to pull one back, and Hamdan came off the bench to contribute. Ultimately, Al-Hilal won 4-1 at home against Makkah United. Al-Khaleej 1-3 Al-Nassr Al-Nassr spent a…

A thrilling match in the UEFA Champions League saw Barcelona stage an incredible comeback against Benfica, winning 5-4 with a last-minute goal in the 95th minute. Barcelona, with a total squad value of 1 billion euros, faced off against Benfica, who are second in the Portuguese league. Despite a mediocre domestic season, Barcelona has been performing well in the Champions League, securing second place after six group stage matches with five wins and one loss. The match began with Barcelona lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, led by Lewandowski upfront. Rafinha, Gavi, and Yarmal formed the attacking trio, supported by Pedri and Casado in midfield. The defense consisted of Balde, Kubasi, Araujo, and Kounde, with Szczesny in goal. Barcelona's starting lineup had a total value of 721 million euros, significantly higher than Benfica's 236 million euros. The game started with an early setback for Barcelona as they conceded a goal within two minutes. Alvaro's cross from the left was met by Pavlidis' push shot, putting Barcelona in an early hole. Four minutes later, Orsnes had a chance to equalize but missed the target. In the 12th minute, Barcelona was awarded a penalty after Balde was fouled. Lewandowski stepped up and successfully deceived the goalkeeper to level the score. In the 22nd minute, Barcelona conceded again due to Szczesni's blunder, allowing Pavlidis to easily score into an empty net. Eight minutes later, Szczesni made another mistake, gifting the opposition a penalty. Pavlidis converted it to complete his hat-trick, highlighting Szczesni's disastrous performance. Just before halftime, Rafinha's shot from the left side…

The 2024/25 season of the UEFA Champions League has entered its final stages, with top clubs vying for spots in the next round. On the morning of January 22nd, Beijing time, nine matches were played in the seventh round of the Champions League, resulting in the following outcomes: Monaco 1-0 Aston Villa Atalanta 5-0 Graz Storm Atletico Madrid 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen Bologna 2-1 Borussia Dortmund Club Brugge 0-0 Juventus Red Star Belgrade 2-3 PSV Eindhoven Liverpool 2-1 Lille Benfica 4-5 Barcelona Bratislava 1-3 Stuttgart Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Liverpool has been the most consistent team this season, topping the Premier League and leading the Champions League with a perfect record. In contrast, Lille has been a dark horse in the Champions League this season, defeating both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid to rank eighth in the standings. During the match, Salah opened the scoring with a lobbed shot in the first half but missed a clear chance later on. In the second half, Mandi was sent off, and David equalized with a rebound. Elliott's long-range shot took a deflection to score, while Nunez's rebound goal was ruled offside. Ultimately, Liverpool defeated Lille 2-1, securing their seventh consecutive win in the Champions League and advancing early. Benfica 4-5 Barcelona: Barcelona has recently experienced a slump in La Liga, winning only one of their last eight matches and dropping to third place, overtaken by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. However, in the Champions League, Barcelona has won five straight matches, giving them a chance to advance early. Benfica ranks 15th in the Champions…

In the quarter-finals of the English League Cup, it was truly exciting, especially Arsenal's comeback, which was incredibly thrilling.‌ The game started with Arsenal caught off guard by Crystal Palace's long pass. In the 4th minute, Crystal Palace's Mateta took advantage of an error by Arsenal defender Kivior when clearing the ball and scored a goal to put Arsenal behind 0-1. This was not just any ordinary start! You see, Arsenal's goal for this match was to advance to the semi-finals, yet they were on the verge of being coldly defeated. The fans' feelings can be imagined, with immense pressure. Although Arsenal launched a massive offensive afterward, Troisard's shot went over the crossbar, and Sterling's free-kick was saved by the opposing goalkeeper, but they couldn't manage to equalize the score. At halftime, the score remained 1-0, with Arsenal trailing. As soon as the second half began, Arteta made immediate adjustments, bringing on Odegaard. This adjustment proved effective, and in the 54th minute, Odegaard delivered a precise through ball, allowing Jesus to capitalize on his super-fast run and successfully score, leveling the score at 1-1 for Arsenal! At this point, the fans must have been both shocked and delighted, their mood pulled back from the brink of despair. Immediately following, in the 73rd minute, Saka crossed from the right to Jesus, who scored again to take the lead, making it 2-1! This was the rhythm of a comeback, and Arsenal's fans started cheering again, as if watching an exhilarating Hollywood blockbuster. Arsenal didn't stop there. As the game entered its closing…

The article discusses the recent victory of Inter Milan and highlights the performance of several key players. The author, known as "Dog Brother," expresses his belief that despite facing a challenging schedule, Inter Milan has a chance to turn things around and compete for the top spot in the league. He compares the team's situation to other clubs like Atalanta and AC Milan, who have struggled with fatigue and injuries. Dog Brother praises the efforts of the Inter Milan players, particularly Lautaro, who has been in excellent form, scoring multiple goals in recent matches. He also mentions Denzel Dumfries, who scored in consecutive league games for the first time this season, and Aslani, a young midfielder who played well and showed potential for growth. The article reflects on the challenges faced by the team, including a demanding schedule and the need for players to maintain their focus and motivation. Dog Brother emphasizes the importance of patience and continued development for young players like Aslani and Sebastian Esposito, who is currently on loan but showing promise. The piece concludes with a mention of upcoming matches and the hope for continued success, as well as a request for readers to show support by following and liking the content.

On January 20th, Beijing time, Spanish radio station Cadena SER's famous journalist Edu Pidal exclusively reported that Carlo Ancelotti will resign at the end of this season. In the 20th round of La Liga, Real Madrid turned the standings to regain the top spot, widening the gap with second-placed Atletico Madrid by 2 points and third-placed Barcelona by 7 points. After a 4-1 victory over Palmeiras, the Italian veteran coach attended the press conference and jokingly said, "From criticism to praise, football changes so quickly. I'm still a bit confused. I've heard that we've been playing poorly recently, but now I see that Real Madrid is at the top, so I will continue to study where the problem lies." This sentence is not at all exaggerated; it is a true reflection of Real Madrid's season. From the combination of Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe, and Rodrygo at the beginning of the season; To the difficulty of integrating Mbappe; A wave of defensive injuries; Bale and Bellingham being overworked and experimented in other positions; Poor performance by Joaquin, etc., Real Madrid's public opinion has been in a trough. Coach Ancelotti is under great pressure. Problems such as the balance of the front three, lack of a central core in midfield, a wave of defensive injuries without reinforcements, and insufficient playing time for substitute youngsters like Juler and Endrick. Any one of these problems could blow up on him. For example, Bellingham and Bale, who are frequently restricted and dissatisfied with their positional shifts, can cause trouble if they make a fuss. Fortunately, both…

This season, what can Manchester City still compete for? With 11 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in 22 matches, accumulating 38 points, they are ranked fifth in the Premier League table, 2 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, and 12 points less than the league leaders Liverpool, who have played one game less. The hope of a miraculous title win is slim, and even securing a Champions League spot is uncertain. However, there is still something for Manchester City to strive for, such as the Champions League title. Winning the Premier League five times in a row or four times in a row makes no difference; it's just about breaking their own record for the longest consecutive championship titles in the Premier League. What Guardiola values most is the Champions League trophy, which is not enough for both Manchester City and Guardiola! The reason for choosing to renew the contract despite the worst performance is based on this point. Haaland has renewed his contract with Manchester City until 2034, and the Norwegian forward shares the same ambition with Guardiola! If they can win the Champions League title, this year is not a major tournament year, and there is no Messi to compete against. Therefore, Haaland can completely defeat the three from Real Madrid and win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, leaving Mbappe and Vinicius staring blankly. What can PSG still compete for? After losing Mbappe, PSG can still dominate Ligue 1, but their performance in the Champions League is too poor. Last season, they could still overturn Barcelona away from home and…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the last match of the 22nd round of the Premier League saw Chelsea face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers at home. Prior to this game, Chelsea had gone five rounds without a win, but they finally secured a victory. Goals from Adarabioyo, Cucurella, and Mudueke helped Chelsea secure a 3-1 win, with Wolves' Doherty scoring the only goal for his team. While Chelsea's victory was certainly a cause for celebration, one player's performance left fans feeling disappointed. Chelsea suffered a significant loss! Borey made a misjudgment: spending 52 million pounds on a fake star who managed only 1 goal and 1 assist in 12 Premier League games. In the 24th minute of the game, Chelsea captain James' shot took a deflection, allowing Adarabioyo to push the ball into the net and give Chelsea the lead. In stoppage time of the first half, Chelsea goalkeeper Sanchez fumbled a save, allowing Doherty to score and level the game before halftime. In the 60th minute of the second half, Cucurella seized an opportunity to shoot and score, putting Chelsea back in the lead. Then, in the 65th minute, a set-piece opportunity saw Chalobah head the ball towards the goal, where Mudueke easily headed it in to score. After this victory, Chelsea rose to fourth place in the Premier League standings, currently two points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City, four points behind second and third-placed Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, and ten points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand. In the match between Chelsea and Wolves,…

Champions League Clash Worth 2.15 Billion Euros! Paris vs. Manchester City in a Do-or-Die Battle, with Haaland Chasing Two Legends At 4 am Beijing time on January 23, the seventh round of the Champions League stage will see Paris Saint-Germain host Manchester City. For both Paris and Manchester City, this is a do-or-die battle: Manchester City has 8 points from 6 games, while Paris has 7 points from 6 games. Whoever loses faces the danger of elimination. ‌[Clash History]‌ In European football history, the two teams have met 7 times, with Manchester City having a clear advantage of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In the 2015-16 season Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester City drew 2-2 away and won 1-0 at home to eliminate Paris; in the 2020-21 season Champions League semi-finals, Manchester City won 2-1 away and 2-0 at home to double-kill Paris. ‌[2.15 Billion Euro Clash! The Do-or-Die Battle Begins]‌ According to Transfermarkt's valuation, Manchester City's total value is 1.22 billion euros, ranking second globally, only behind Real Madrid's 1.23 billion. Paris Saint-Germain's total value is 930 million euros, ranking sixth in the Champions League. The combined value of these two wealthy clubs is as high as 2.15 billion euros! This Champions League match has become a real-life do-or-die battle. In the first six rounds of the Champions League, Manchester City only managed to get 8 points, ranking 22nd; Paris Saint-Germain got 7 points, ranking 25th. Teams that fail to make it into the top 24 will be directly eliminated. Both wealthy clubs are eager for 3 points,…