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…

CBA News: Shen Zijie Out for the Season, Xinjiang Signs Sanwell, Liaoning Replaces Foreign Player January 21, 2025, Beijing Time -‌ The CBA season is already halfway through, and for Beikong Men's Basketball, their recent performance has not been optimistic. It is well-known that last season, Min Lulei successfully activated Beikong and led them to the playoffs, which prompted Beikong to increase their investment during the offseason, bringing in strong reinforcements such as Salinge, Shen Zijie, and Zhu Songwei. However, unexpectedly, after the reinforcement, Beikong Men's Basketball did not see significant changes in their performance, and there was even a decline at one point. In order to ensure better results, recently, Beikong Men's Basketball adjusted their coaching staff, bringing in Biedfu to assist Min Lulei in leading the team. At the same time, Beikong also faced injury issues. It is understood that Shen Zijie was injured during a game against Shenzhen Men's Basketball. According to the examination results, the situation is not particularly serious, but he needs two weeks of rest. This means that Shen Zijie will miss the remaining games of the second stage, confirming his absence for the remainder of the second stage. As a CBA powerhouse, this season, Xinjiang Men's Basketball's foreign aid configuration has not been great. Their three foreign players have performed moderately, and with aspirations to challenge for the championship, such a lineup is clearly insufficient. Therefore, recently, Xinjiang Men's Basketball has decided to adjust their foreign aid. According to the latest news, Xinjiang Men's Basketball has officially offered to sign Sanwell, hoping to…

Shandong Men's Basketball Team faced off against Ningbo Men's Basketball Team at home, a game with little suspense as one wonders how the third-ranked team could lose. It was inevitable that Ningbo would not see the possibility of winning and would suffer a ten-game losing streak. In the first quarter, Shandong completely dominated Ningbo with a score of 36-17, a 19-point gap. The disparity in strength and form was significant, with Shandong overwhelming Ningbo in all aspects, playing very relaxedly. Ningbo had no resistance, with poor foreign aid and even worse local players. Gao Shiyan is known as the "master baker," Guo Kai as the "mid-range king," Moore as the "three-point sharpshooter," and Kuma Jie as the "cake-eating master." In the second quarter, after readjusting, Shandong continued to control the pace of the game, further widening the point difference. Although Ningbo's offense improved somewhat, it was far from enough, especially since they couldn't defend well, with a defense riddled with holes. Chen Peidong scored an open three-pointer, creating a 25-point gap. Even the referees couldn't bear it, turning Kuma Jie's good block into goaltending, awarding Ningbo two points. The two teams maintained a gap of around 20 points, with Shandong not expanding it and Ningbo unable to reduce it, ending the half with a score of 63-45. Statistics: Machi 23 points, Maddion 11 points 4 rebounds, Lacossevic 6 points 6 rebounds, Wang Junjie 2 points, Wang Zirui 5 assists 12 steals, Howard 1 assist; Kuma Jie 14 points 4 rebounds 2 steals, Moore 13 points, Guo Kai 8 points, Zhang…

Ding Yanhang's Struggle to Return to the CBA Brothers who wish to see Ding Yanhang donning the Guangzhou men's basketball uniform and taking the stage alongside Guo Ailun may have to wait a bit longer, as he has been kept out of the league due to physical testing... Ding Yanhang's first physical test took place on the 25th of last month, where he passed the strength test (bench press + squat), but scored 0 in the shooting test (not reaching the required number of attempts, 23 times), and chose to skip the 17-turn event. Therefore, he still has two more opportunities for retesting, which will include the shooting and 17-turn events. The first retest was held the day before yesterday, but the results were still not optimistic. In the shooting event, Ding Yanhang made 12 out of 23 shots in 2 minutes, with a lower hit rate than the previous time, but at least he met the requirement (23 attempts) and achieved an official score that can be recorded effectively; However, in the "devilish" 17-turn event, he stumbled again (PS: The 17-turn is a shuttle run between the sidelines of the basketball court (15 meters), running 17 times, 4 sets, with a 2-minute rest between sets, and scores are awarded based on the average of the 4 sets, with a full score of 150 points and a pass mark of 90 points). It is reported that Ding Yanhang's passing score for the 17-turn is an average of 64 seconds, but his best result was 64 seconds and 09 milliseconds in…

The Clippers lost 99-112 to the Bulls today, ending their four-game winning streak. However, they remain in fifth place in the Western Conference, with the gap between them and the Lakers closing to 1.5 games. Today's loss isn't a big deal for the Clippers, considering that Leonard and Zubac didn't play. These are key players, and Zubac's impact in the paint is irreplaceable by Bamba. Despite Bamba starting and playing well with Harden due to his ability to space the floor and shoot threes, he later became somewhat ineffective. Bamba couldn't hurt the Bulls' interior defense, and relying on outside shooting alone won't defeat them. Moreover, the Clippers struggled to contain LaVine, who was unstoppable even against the Celtics. LaVine scored 35 points, shooting 11 of 21 from the field and 5 of 12 from three-point range. The Clippers' main issue is not only the absence of two key players but also their lack of energy. Harden, in particular, played 40 minutes against the Lakers and then logged 30 minutes in just three quarters today. He finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists in 36 minutes, shooting 5 of 17 from the field, 3 of 13 from three-point range, and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line, with 5 turnovers. In two consecutive games, Harden played a total of 76 minutes. The Clippers' loss to the Bulls is understandable given Harden's workload. He refuses to rest, as Tyronn Lue pointed out, citing the team's lack of energy and softness in today's game. When discussing Harden, Lue mentioned fatigue…

Translation: What's going on with Cuikexing's physical examination? Will he be docked pay for not returning after taking leave? Why does he need to go back to South Korea for a physical examination? Is it an excuse to leave and never return? Can't South Korean health insurance be reimbursed in China? The familiar routine - resigning due to illness. The physical examination didn't go smoothly? What, did the doctor doing the ECG take leave? A foreigner travels thousands of miles to China, what do they want? They're old, so why can't they go back to their home country for treatment? Old Cui, before you leave, take Bi Jinzhao and Pato with you. You can't just leave by yourself! This team is called a powerhouse, but the management is really chaotic. I'm quite angry; I was deceived by the cultural tourism industry. I thought I married into a wealthy family, but it turned out to be a fallen one. He's been back in South Korea for a few days now and hasn't led training since this week. Two weeks is probably a conservative estimate. After all, Taishan is a powerhouse team, and fans are likely unsatisfied with this performance. Those calling for Cuikexing to step down, come forward. Do you even understand football? Do you watch matches? It's the cultural tourism industry's fault; why should Cuikexing bear the blame? Cuikexing and Fernandinho can only keep one, and it seems the club still wants to keep Fernandinho at the end of the year. This year, the players have recovered from injuries, but…

With the opening of the winter transfer window, teams in the Chinese Super League (CSL) are strengthening their squads for the new season. Beijing Guoan, with its lofty ambitions, is no exception. Recently, domestic media brought exciting news to Beijing Guoan fans. It is reported that the previously rumored foreign midfielder, Dawan, has successfully arrived in Haikou and appeared at the Mission Hills Hotel where Guoan is staying. This news undoubtedly thrilled the fans, as it means that this powerful midfielder joining Beijing Guoan is only a matter of time. Since Li Ke's departure, Guoan's midfield has been somewhat stretched. Veteran Chi Zhongguo, though experienced, is getting older and cannot hold up this key position alone. Therefore, reinforcing the midfield and finding a strong midfielder to replace Li Ke and complement Chi Zhongguo became an urgent issue for Guoan during this winter window. The arrival of Dawa provides the best solution to this problem. Dawa previously played for Gamba Osaka in Japan's J-League. Over the past three seasons, he has made 114 appearances, scoring 14 goals, showing stable and efficient performance. In the recently concluded 2024 season, Dawa reached the peak of his career. He averaged 2.2 clearances, 0.8 interceptions, 1.3 tackles, and 3.9 recoveries per game, which are undoubtedly top-level defensive statistics in the CSL. More importantly, while maintaining high-efficiency defense, Dawa also demonstrated excellent offensive capabilities, with an average rating of 7.04, ranking ninth among all J-League midfielders, making him the core of Gamba Osaka's midfield. It is worth noting that in the past three seasons, Dawa has…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the latest situation of the Chinese Super League friendly match. Dalian Yibo made a comeback from 2 goals down to defeat Beijing Guoan 3-2, with Malele scoring his first goal and assist in his debut; Shanghai Shenhua defeated Qingdao West Coast 4-1, winning their second consecutive friendly match victory. Beijing Guoan faced newly promoted team Dalian Yibo in this match. In previous friendly matches, Guoan achieved two consecutive victories, while Dalian Yibo had one win and one loss. In terms of starting lineup, Guoan fielded all four foreign players: Guga, Dawan, Serginho, and Fabio, while Dalian Yibo only had Kalanga as a single foreign player in the starting lineup. After the opening whistle, Fabio scored a solo goal to help Guoan break the deadlock on the field, followed by Nabi Jiang's cross causing an own goal for Dalian Yibo. With only one foreign player, Dalian Yibo created few opportunities, and Kalanga missed a clear chance with a wild shot, leaving Guoan leading 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, both teams made substitutions. Guoan withdrew their starting foreign players, with Lin Liangming, Yang Liyu, Zhang Xizhe, and others forming the midfield and forward combination, and Engadu taking the field. New signings Malele and Mamadou of Dalian Yibo also made their debuts. Malele, making his debut, showed excellent form with a pass and a shot that helped Dalian Yibo level the score. In the closing stages, new signing Liu Yi scored another goal, and Dalian Yibo staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to win…

Draymond Green, a name familiar to many fans, is one of the Golden State Warriors' iron triangle. With Thompson's departure, only Curry and Green remain from the once formidable trio, leaving many fans feeling regretful. This season, the Warriors' situation is not optimistic. Both Curry and Green have shown varying degrees of decline due to their advancing age. So far, the Warriors have played 42 games but have only managed to win 21, resulting in a poor record that has dropped them out of the playoff zone. In light of this disappointing performance, it was expected that the Warriors would make significant trades to continue their pursuit of the championship. However, surprisingly, both Curry and Green expressed in interviews that they would not sacrifice the team's future for a title run. This stance leaves the Warriors with limited options, as their current roster makes it extremely challenging to contend for the championship. Curry's performance has visibly declined, and the same can be said for Green, indicating that both are nearing retirement. If they cannot continue to compete for titles, it would indeed be a disappointment for fans. The Warriors' recent poor performance is largely due to injury issues within the team. Prior to this, core player Kuminga missed multiple games due to injury. Following a crushing defeat by the Celtics, Draymond Green announced an unexpected decision to withdraw from the next three games against the Kings, Bulls, and Lakers. According to Anthony Slater, the Warriors' beat reporter, Green will miss at least four games due to a left calf strain…

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…