Friday's Match Preview: Portuguese League Arouca vs. Gil Vicente (with 4 predictions inside) Arouca's recent situation: Arouca has experienced a cliff-like decline in overall strength this season, currently ranking at the bottom of the Portuguese League table with only 3 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, falling into the relegation zone; however, fortunately, they are only 2 points behind the relegation zone, so there is still a chance to complete the relegation task this season, therefore the team is not lacking in motivation when playing at home in this battle. In terms of recent form, they lost 1-3 away to Casa Pia in the last league match, and in the past 10 matches in various events, they have only achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. However, it should be noted that Arouca has won 7 times and drawn 3 times in the last 10 matches against Gil Vicente, giving them an absolute advantage in terms of psychological advantage in the matchup. Gil Vicente's recent situation: After 15 rounds of the league, Gil Vicente has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, ranking 10th in the Portuguese League table, with a relatively average overall performance and a strength positioning in the mid-to-lower reaches of the league. Looking at the recent form, they drew 0-0 at home against strong opponents Sporting Lisbon in the last league match, and in the last 3 league matches, they have achieved 2 wins and 1 draw without defeat. However, from the perspective of away games, their away performance this season has been poor,…

On December 26, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with one of the focus matches being the Los Angeles Lakers challenging the Golden State Warriors away. In the first quarter, both sides were evenly matched, with Davis playing only 7 minutes and not returning to the court, resulting in a draw between the Lakers and the Warriors at 23:23. In the second quarter, under the leadership of James, the Lakers remained competitive throughout the game, engaging in a scoring battle. At halftime, the score was 55:52, with the Lakers leading by 3 points. In the third quarter, the Lakers maintained their good form while the Warriors appeared slightly sluggish. The Lakers won the quarter by 5 points, ending the third quarter with a score of 84:76, leading by 8 points. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors launched a counterattack and once narrowed the gap, but the Lakers managed to hold on to the lead. In the final moments of the game, the Warriors made an extreme comeback with a 7:0 run, closing the gap to 107:109. Christie made two free throws, reducing the suspense of the game, with 22.3 seconds left. Reeves hit the decisive shot, securing a 115-113 victory for the Lakers over the Warriors. James started the game for 36 minutes, shooting 12 out of 22, including 2 out of 4 from three-point range, scoring 31 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals. In the absence of Davis, James took on the offensive responsibilities for the Lakers, with the 40-year-old James performing exceptionally well, handling…

Curry: Only 4 People in NBA Truly Influenced the World, I'm Not Qualified Yet! The NBA has become the highest level of basketball competition not only because of its massive scale and successful commercialization but also largely due to the existence of these superstar players. With their exceptional skills and personal charm, these superstars have accelerated the development of basketball and expanded the influence of the NBA worldwide. Recently, Stephen Curry, the star player of the Warriors, talked about the four most influential NBA players in his mind during an interview. He claimed that these four players made significant contributions to the development of basketball and their influence truly reached a global level, which he believes he is not yet qualified to be compared with them. So, let's take a look at the legendary superstars in Curry's mind. Jordan Jordan holds an unshakable position in basketball history, just like Pele in football and Bolt in track and field, he is a benchmark figure in the industry. In Jordan's career, he won six championships and was elected as the Finals MVP each time, won five regular season MVPs, and ten scoring titles. It is precisely because of his unparalleled dominance that Jordan is also known as the "Basketball God." It is no exaggeration to say that Jordan truly brought the NBA to the world, making basketball one of the most popular sports globally. Kobe Kobe is the representative of the NBA's one-man-one-city concept. He dedicated his entire 20-year career to the Los Angeles Lakers and brought them five championship trophies. Kobe's…

In the green fields of Italy, Juventus' reinforcement plan has never been low-key, but recently their move seems somewhat cautious. Their target is AC Milan's central defender - Tomori, whose name has been frequently mentioned recently. However, behind this news, it is not just a simple discussion about Tomori's transfer, but a deeper background: Milan's transfer strategy has undergone a complete change, and the most direct impact is Maldini's departure. Honestly, who would have thought that in Milan's glorious years, Maldini's signing perspective and vision would be changed by a cold notice from Redbird Group. The name Maldini is probably a legendary figure in the hearts of many Milan fans. He is not only a symbolic player of Milan but also the one who has held up Milan's transfer banner. But since Redbird Group acquired AC Milan, Maldini's player signing strategy has gradually become inappropriate in the eyes of the management. Under Maldini's leadership, Milan did introduce some very promising players like Leao and Theo, but more players, especially those future stars signed under Maldini, found it difficult to find a stable position in the team. On the one hand, Redbird Group has its own economic considerations, and on the other hand, Maldini's recruitment strategy seems not to have reached their expectations. Those players who were once highly anticipated did not perform as expected in Milan. Some were quickly loaned out, others became substitute roles, and Tomori, who should have been the backbone of the team, also seemed to gradually become a member of the bench. Tomori's situation is particularly…

Recently, after returning to Croatia, the head coach of the Chinese national football team, Ivanković, stated in an interview with local media that the national team still has a chance to compete for second place in the group, which is a direct qualification for the World Cup. He also emphasized that the matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia next March will be crucial, as they will determine whether the team can take the initiative in the race for second place, as Saudi Arabia and Australia are the main opponents for this position. After six rounds, the national team is only one point behind second-placed Australia and is only separated by goal difference from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Therefore, there is really a chance for the national team to directly qualify for second place, depending on their performance in the last four matches. However, South Korean media have published articles mocking the national team, telling them not to fantasize. Last month, "SPOTV NEWS" published an article titled "China Team 2 wins and 4 losses with 6 points at the bottom, but still dreaming of directly entering the World Cup." Today, another South Korean media outlet, "OSEN," also published an article mocking the prospects of the national team's World Cup campaign. Upon seeing a viewpoint published by Japanese media "Football Digest," which states that in the early 1990s, both Chinese and Japanese football started professionalization at the same time. At that time, the Chinese team often defeated the Japanese team, but since 2002, the gap between Chinese and Japanese football has…

Snow on the Frost! Expose TaiShan Team Liao Li Sheng Signs Chengdu, There Is Bad News, Cui Kang Xi Chong Crown Hopeless Beijing time December 27th, let us continue to pay attention to the domestic football circle. At present, Shandong Taishan team is actively preparing for the 2025 season. According to the latest news, Taishan team will gather again on January 6 to start active preparations. The first stage will go to Shanghai for special training, which is the plan formulated by coach Cui Kangxi's coaching staff.‌ So far, the team has confirmed that many players have left, including team doctor Sandro, foreign aid Pato, Tong Lei and others will leave. In addition to the above three people, the fourth person to leave is the midfield core Liao Li Sheng. Media personality Li Pingkang revealed: "At present, the free agents led by Liao Li Sheng (already signed with Chengdu) still need to let go of several people!"‌ Liao Li Sheng joined Taishan in 2022 and played 77 times for the team, scoring 7 goals and 7 assists. In recent seasons, he has always been the midfield core of Taishan team, with excellent midfield interception ability, known as the best defensive midfielder of the team. In addition, he can also perform super long-range shooting to score goals, which is a rare versatile player. This time joining Chengdu Rongcheng is also a good choice. On the one hand, Chengdu team has achieved remarkable results in the past two years. Moreover, there is the AFC Champions League task next year, so he can…

In the final play of the game, after Reeves made a layup to secure the victory, there was still one second left for the Warriors. In a high-level competition like this, a lot can happen in the last second. Not to mention that the opposing team, the Warriors, had a player named Curry, who had just scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and made eight three-pointers. It's not impossible for him to hit a 25-meter super long three-pointer. After Reeves' buzzer-beater, notice that all the Lakers were celebrating with raised hands, even Christie had both arms up, but James chose to refuse celebration. Instead, he took a big step forward and rushed in front of Curry to start interfering with his catch, determined not to let Curry easily shoot the ball. As Curry took two steps forward to shake off James, there was only 0.1 seconds left, and he was already out of time when he shot. Even if Curry had really made the super long three-pointer, it would have been too late. At this point, the game was over, and James finally walked to the sidelines, tightly touching Reeves' head to encourage him and celebrate with his teammates. This scene shows how excellent and determined to win James is. While his teammates were celebrating, James' first thought was not to celebrate, but to defend and hold onto the ball. He also fully defended in the last second before the game ended. From a different baseline angle, it's clearer that after Reeves made the layup, Draymond Green wanted to…

Here's a summary of today's NBA games. First, let's look at this morning's game. In the NBA regular season on December 27, 2024, the Thunder defeated the Pacers 120-114 on the road. Despite trailing by as many as 15 points, the Thunder managed to pull off a stunning comeback and secure their ninth consecutive victory, ending the Pacers' five-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the win, scoring 45 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The Rockets also had a successful outing, defeating the Pelicans 128-111 on the road. The Pelicans were without key players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Jose Alvarado, while the Rockets had strong performances from Jalen Green (30 points), Usman Garuba (10 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists), and others, contributing to their fourth consecutive victory and extending the Pelicans' losing streak to eight games. In another high-scoring game, the Grizzlies set a new single-game scoring record for the season, defeating the Raptors 155-126 at home. The Grizzlies had eight players score in double figures, with a shooting percentage of 53.2% and 18 three-pointers made. Despite R.J. Barrett's near-triple-double performance for the Raptors (27 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists), they suffered their ninth consecutive loss, dropping their away record to 1-14. Looking ahead to tomorrow's games, CCTV5 will broadcast several NBA matchups, including Cavaliers vs. Nuggets, Rockets vs. Timberwolves, Warriors vs. Clippers, and Mavericks vs. Mavericks. These games are expected to be exciting, featuring teams that are currently in the playoff race or fighting for a play-in spot. Depending on the outcomes, there could be…

The European top five leagues have seen some unexpected matches, especially the double losses of Manchester City and Barcelona, which really surprised many people. The state of Manchester City this season has made people worry for them, and the same goes for Barcelona, which was once firmly at the top but now has become a backdrop for others. The successive defeats of these two superpowers make people feel that anything can happen in today's world. Who would have thought? Okay, let's not rush to complain. Today, we will talk about the two major surprises of Manchester City and Barcelona, and then discuss the three uncontested facts in the football world right now. Are you ready? Let's start with these two laughable matches. Manchester City's three consecutive defeats, the disappointment of the Premier League defending champion Last night's performance by Manchester City, oh my, really makes people want to say: are you playing football or giving points to your opponents? As the defending Premier League champion, Manchester City lost 1-2 away to Aston Villa, welcoming their third consecutive defeat. Throughout the game, you almost couldn't see the Blue Moon that once dominated the Premier League. The scene seemed a bit disoriented at times. Haaland, Foden, Silva, these famous players stood on the field one by one, as if they were waiting for the opponent to create opportunities for them, rather than showing their own power in return. Honestly, the current situation of Manchester City really feels like it is gilded on the outside but decayed within. The consecutive defeats of Manchester…

The NBA regular season has reached its mid-point, and many teams in the league are considering trades. The Heat and Pacers have already made a 1-for-1 trade, with the Heat sending Thomas Bryant to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round draft pick swap. This move aims to free up a roster spot for potential future trades and to convert two-way contracts into official ones. The Heat has been very active in the trade market recently, even openly stating that they would consider trading their star player, Butler. Last season, the Heat's performance was average, with Butler getting older, suffering from injuries, and his average stats gradually declining. There has been no repeat of last year's playoff upset against the Bucks. To ensure better future development for the team, Butler might really be traded away. Similarly, several top teams are particularly active in the trade market, eager to make significant adjustments to their rosters, with the Los Angeles Lakers being one such team. The Lakers started the season well but faltered as the schedule progressed. James, at 40 years old, is not as capable as he once was, and Davis' dominance in the paint is inconsistent. Crucially, the Lakers' role players are significantly inferior when compared to other strong teams. As a Western Conference scout said, if Reeves can be considered the Lakers' third-best player, it will be difficult for them to compete for the championship. Recently, the Lakers have also been looking for a star player to help them out. They have inquired about the cost of acquiring…