That header, when I think back on it now, my heart is still pounding. Xiang Yuwang leapt high, like an eagle, smashing the ball into the goal! In that moment, I felt as if I had returned to my university days, standing amidst a crowded stadium, roaring and cheering with my brothers for every spectacular goal. The difference this time was that it was for our U21 national football team! A clean 1-0 victory, defeating Iran U20 again within three days, the taste of this victory is truly sweet! To be honest, the first half made me a bit anxious. Both sides played cautiously, like two chess players carefully testing each other. I was busy scrolling through sports news on my phone while occasionally looking up at the live broadcast on TV, afraid of missing any exciting moments. My wife was busy in the kitchen, the aroma wafting over, making my stomach growl. Her braised pork, the flavor, is simply divine! Rich but not greasy, melting in your mouth, it always makes me eat two more bowls of rice. But right now, how could I have the mind to eat? All my thoughts were focused on the game. The 0-0 score held until the second half. I silently chanted in my heart: Score! Score! Finally, in the 62nd minute, the goal came! Xiang Yuwang's header, like a cannonball, headed straight for the goal! At that moment, I felt as if time had stopped, and all eyes were focused on the flying football. Goal! I couldn't help but shout loudly, startling…

On January 19, 2025, the 33rd round of the CBA regular season witnessed an eye-catching match as Zhejiang hosted the reigning champions Liaoning. The contest was filled with suspense, especially after their first encounter when the foreign player lineups underwent some changes, making the comparison of their strengths less clear. In this game, Zhejiang made a strong comeback after their previous loss, defeating Liaoning 101-88 in a decisive victory to exact revenge. Game Review: Zhejiang's Revenge, Liaoning's Dull Performance The game started with Zhejiang quickly establishing a lead thanks to Jones' strong inside play. However, as the game progressed, Zhejiang encountered problems with their rotation lineup, allowing Liaoning to close the gap rapidly. Despite Liaoning's initial struggles, they managed to stabilize after a timeout, with Wells breaking through the defense and Han Dejun playing steadily inside, keeping the score difference minimal. After the first quarter, Zhejiang led Liaoning by only 2 points at 20-18. In the second quarter, Liaoning gradually found their rhythm, with Wells' combination of inside and outside play and Yan Shouqi's three-point shooting helping the team make a small scoring run to take the lead. However, Zhejiang did not give up easily, with Jones breaking the scoring drought and York stepping up to score 23 points in a single quarter through individual ability, stabilizing the situation for the team. At halftime, Zhejiang trailed Liaoning by just 2 points at 47-49. In the second half, Zhejiang continued their strong offensive momentum, particularly in outside shooting, where Cheng Shaipeng and Jones repeatedly hit three-pointers, helping Zhejiang quickly regain the…

In the world of football, every gathering of the national team carries the hopes and dreams of countless fans. However, recently, the Chinese national football team has been embroiled in an unexpected storm. After Ivan took over as the head coach of the national team, he intended to lead the team on a new journey. However, a series of events where players withdrew from the national team were like boulders causing waves on what was once a calm lake. The day after the announcement of the national team training roster, news spread rapidly through the football circle like a bombshell: another player had announced his withdrawal from the national team. This news immediately sparked high attention from the media and fans, with everyone speculating about which player had made such a decision. Since Ivan took office, such incidents have occurred multiple times, undoubtedly leaving him both angry and helpless. Ivan, this experienced coach, has always harbored the dream of leading Chinese football to new heights, but now faces the embarrassing situation of players continuously fleeing training sessions. In interviews with the media, Ivan's tone revealed obvious dissatisfaction and disappointment. He firmly stated that he would never again call up players who do not want to play for China, with a determined gaze and serious expression showing his emphasis and determination on this matter. Ivan later confirmed that naturalized forward Fernandinho would miss the latest national team training due to personal matters. "He will not return to the national team because of some personal issues." Ivan's words were concise and clear,…

Translation of the article content into English: Facing the Los Angeles Olympics in four years, the Chinese women's basketball national team has already entered a stage of generational transition. With the preparations for the Olympic cycle, several players from the Chinese women's basketball team may leave the national team to embark on new career paths. Which veteran players will be leaving the national team? Huang Sijing, once a star player who dominated the Asian basketball scene and a former starting power forward for the Chinese women's basketball team, will leave the national team due to injuries and age. Huang Sijing has now taken up coaching with the WCBA Guangdong team, wishing her all the best in her new endeavors. Li Yuan, limited by height and lacking in physicality, is very likely to leave the national team as modern basketball guards increasingly favor height, weight, and physicality. Wu Tongtong, once a surprise player for the national team, known for her boldness and tenacity, will gradually fade out of the national team due to injuries and age. The Paris Olympics may be her last Olympics. Yang Lili, a former captain and star guard of the women's basketball national team, helped China achieve second place in the World Cup with her sharp breakthroughs and fast attacks. With age and declining competitive form, the old captain will definitely leave the national team, but her contributions to Chinese women's basketball will always be remembered. Sun Mengran, a veteran player who remains strong despite her age, shone brightly at this year's Paris Olympics, successfully completing the…

Shandong Luneng Taishan Football School was established in 1999 and has cultivated outstanding backbone talents for the club over the past two decades. It has also delivered elite players to various national teams, becoming a banner of professional football training in China since its inception. For Shandong Taishan fans, having an excellent football school that can self-sustain is undoubtedly a source of happiness and pride. Whenever new promising stars emerge from the football school, fans are always filled with joy, eagerly anticipating their success and hoping for their growth. However, the realization of hope often comes with its disappointment. Many young talents shine brightly at the beginning of their careers, carrying the high hopes of fans who wish for them to become mainstays of the team and pillars of the national team. But as time goes by, some players fall into the predicament of "injury to Zhong Yong," leaving only disappointment in the hearts of fans. Taking the past decade as an example: The eighth "injury to Zhong Yong" among the hopeful stars is Tang Shi. Born in 1995, Tang Shi had excellent skills and a strong reputation during his time at Shandong Luneng Football School. He was the same age and class as Wei Shihao, and together they left the school under the operation of an agent. They later joined Meizhou Hakka, went abroad, and returned to China several times before transferring to Beijing Guoan in 2017. At that time, the Chinese Football Association introduced the U23 policy, and under such favorable conditions, Tang Shi only made 15 appearances…

In the recently concluded match, Qingdao Men's Basketball Team defeated Beijing Shougang Men's Basketball Team at home. The most notable event in this game was undoubtedly the ejection of top center Zhou Qi due to consecutive technical fouls. It seems that the CBA court has been quite lively recently, with incidents involving Zhao Rui and Qi Lin, and now Zhou Qi has joined the list. This season has been particularly chaotic for Zhou Qi, who, after signing a four-year top salary contract with Beijing Men's Basketball Team, has only played 11 out of 31 games due to various reasons such as injuries and illnesses. Everyone was looking forward to Zhou Qi's return to lead the team to victory, but instead, he openly insulted the referee on the court. Due to a conflict with the referee resulting in two consecutive technical fouls, he was directly ejected from the game. It is unclear why his temper is so explosive; he lost control of his emotions and became extremely angry, as if the whole world were against him. It was hoped that Zhao Rui's actions would serve as a lesson to others, but some players simply cannot control their emotions. Zhou Qi's incident not only affected the course of the game but also sparked intense discussions online. Based on past experiences in the CBA, it is likely that Zhou Qi will face severe penalties from the basketball association. Currently, the standards of refereeing and player emotional management in the CBA league are hot topics of discussion. In last night's game, Chen Yingjun and…

On January 19, 2025, Beijing time, good news came from the Australian Open. Due to the withdrawal of the No. 4 seeds Townsend/Nees before the match, Chinese 36-year-old veteran Zhang Shuai and Bopanna directly advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals, making Zhang Shuai the first Chinese player to reach the quarterfinals at this event. The elimination of China's top player Zheng Qinwen in the second round was a cold surprise, causing many fans to be very sad and instantly lose interest in the Australian Open. At this moment, veteran Zhang Shuai stepped up, frequently advancing in both doubles and mixed doubles, bringing good news. Currently, she has partnered with French star Meladonovic to reach the round of 16 in women's doubles, and now mixed doubles has also advanced to the quarterfinals first, advancing on two fronts, which has also rekindled the enthusiasm of fans for watching the game. Zhang Shuai's next opponent in women's doubles is the combination of Zhan Haoqing and Kichenok, and the winner will advance to the quarterfinals. Zhang Shuai and Meladonovic reached the final last year at the US Open under unfavorable circumstances, but eventually lost narrowly and missed the championship. This time, the two continued to partner in the Australian Open. In the first round, they experienced a three-set battle and narrowly defeated the combination of Rus and Kessler with a score of 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 to advance. The second round was won very easily, defeating the combination of Sterns and Stefanini with a score of 6-2, 6-2 to advance. We also believe that Zhang…

As the third-generation king of world football, Messi chose to join the Miami International team in the MLS after winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, it now appears that Messi's decision was quite correct. In the MLS, Messi can avoid excessive fatigue and continue to preserve his physical strength and recover his body. Therefore, in the summer's Copa America, Messi also led the Argentine national team to victory again. Currently, Messi has also received another piece of good news: he has been elected as the best player of the 2024 MLS season by Transfermarkt. In the 2024 season, Messi scored an impressive 21 goals and provided 11 assists in just 22 games, demonstrating that whenever he takes the field, he contributes top-level statistics and performances. Notably, Messi also led Miami International to finish first in their regular-season division. Unfortunately, in the subsequent playoffs, Messi's Miami International suffered a surprising elimination. However, this does not diminish Messi's outstanding performance in the 2024 MLS season. Therefore, Messi's latest award is well-deserved. In the MLS, Messi's performance is akin to a dimension-reducing strike, which has made Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi league, quite envious. Ronaldo has been playing in the Saudi league for three years but has yet to win any championships. He has also never been named the best player in the Saudi league, which has left the typically competitive Ronaldo feeling quite frustrated. Therefore, whether Ronaldo will choose to join the MLS and continue his rivalry with Messi after this season ends is something everyone is looking forward…

The third round of singles matches at the Australian Open has concluded, with the biggest upset being the elimination of No. 4 seed Paulini. Facing Svitolina, she won the first set but was ultimately reversed, suffering a humiliating 6-0 defeat in the third set. With this, the top 16 of the Australian Open have been determined. The No. 4, 5, and 7 seeds have all been eliminated. However, the top four favorites for the championship—Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek, and Rybakina—all defeated their opponents 2-0 to advance. Starting today, the women's singles will enter the fourth round of the competition. Players like Sabalenka and Gauff will make their appearances, and CCTV5 will broadcast the matches live. The 2025 Australian Open women's singles top 16 matchups are as follows: [1] Sabalenka vs. Mira Andreeva [14] [18] Vekic vs. Pavlyuchenkova [27] [3] Gauff vs. Bencic [11] Badosa vs. Danilovic [6] Rybakina vs. Keys [19] Veronika Kudermetova vs. Svitolina [28] [8] Navarro vs. Kasatkina [9] [LL] Reese vs. Swiatek [2] As the defending champion, Sabalenka will face tough challenges in the upcoming matches. Although she has an advantage against Andreeva, Andreeva defeated Sabalenka 2-1 in last year's French Open quarterfinals. Even if Sabalenka advances, her likely opponent in the quarterfinals will be Vekic, who has a 6-2 record against Sabalenka and completely restrains her playing style. Gauff's draw currently looks very favorable. She has achieved three consecutive victories in this Australian Open and has won eight consecutive matches, including the United Cup, showing strong momentum for the championship. Gauff's opponent will be Bencic, who performed…

In the CBA regular season, a focus match took place with Zhejiang team hosting Liaoning team. After four quarters of competition, Zhejiang team emerged victorious with a significant 101-88 win over Liaoning team, securing a 13-point lead. This victory allowed Zhejiang to avenge their loss to Liaoning in the CBA opening game. Concurrently, Zhejiang climbed to third place in the CBA standings with a record of 22 wins and 11 losses, surpassing Liaoning. During the first half of the game, both teams were locked in a tight battle, trading blows back and forth. At halftime, Liaoning led Zhejiang by 2 points with a score of 49-47. However, in the second half, Zhejiang's small foreign aid, York, displayed an exceptional performance, continuously sinking three-pointers that Liaoning found difficult to defend against. Despite Yang Ming's multiple defensive adjustments, they were unable to contain York, who scored six three-pointers in the third quarter alone, accumulating 23 points and helping Zhejiang win the quarter by 10 points over Liaoning. Carrying an 8-point advantage into the fourth quarter, Liaoning fought tenaciously but struggled with low overall shooting accuracy, allowing Zhejiang to maintain the upper hand. Ultimately, Zhejiang secured the victory with a 13-point lead in this pivotal CBA match. Following the game, former CBA head coach Liu Tie provided his analysis, attributing Zhejiang's victory over Liaoning to four main reasons: Firstly, Zhejiang's defense against Fug was excellent. In previous encounters, the games were intense, with Fug often stepping up to hit crucial shots that ultimately favored Liaoning. However, in this match, Zhejiang effectively stifled Fug's…