Chengdu Rongcheng performed well in last season's Chinese Super League and FA Cup, finishing in the top four in both competitions. As a result, the coaching ability of Chengdu Rongcheng's head coach Xu Zhengyuan has been recognized by fans and the media. Despite this recognition, Xu Zhengyuan remains humble and has already renewed his contract with Chengdu Rongcheng ahead of time. After renewing his contract, Xu Zhengyuan began to strengthen the team through new signings. Xu Zhengyuan's efficiency in signing new players for Chengdu Rongcheng is very high, securing the additions of Liu Dianzuo, Han Pengfei, Liao Li Sheng, and Yuan Mincheng among others. Among these signings, Liao Li Sheng's arrival is expected to accelerate Yan Dinghao's loan transfer to Beijing Guoan. Liao Li Sheng's technical characteristics are very similar to Yan Dinghao's, and Yan Dinghao did not perform convincingly after joining Chengdu Rongcheng last season. Consequently, Yan Dinghao has become a substitute in the latter stages of his time at Chengdu Rongcheng. Yan Dinghao's demotion to the bench at Chengdu Rongcheng has made him a hot candidate for departure. After all, Yan Dinghao is in his prime and cannot afford to sit on the bench at Chengdu Rongcheng indefinitely. Additionally, Liao Li Sheng's arrival at Chengdu Rongcheng has made Yan Dinghao's position even more awkward. Therefore, Yan Dinghao will indeed need to consider whether to leave on loan. If Yan Dinghao were to leave Chengdu Rongcheng on loan and wants to ensure a starting position at his new club, fans suggest he go to Beijing Guoan. Li Ming, the…

The new roster for the national football team has been announced, and it's a mixed bag of emotions. With a list of 32 players, some are ecstatic while others are disheartened. More importantly, this lineup suggests that 12 former key players may be bidding farewell to the national team. This isn't just a simple rotation of players; it's more like a bold decision by Chinese football to cut off its own arm. Today, let's talk about these departing players and also look forward to the future of the national team. First, let's talk about the veterans. Zhang Linpeng, at 35 years old, was once the core of the national team's defense, but now it's time to say goodbye. Time waits for no one, and a decline in competitive form is inevitable. Li Ang, 31 years old, was also once a fierce player on the defensive line, but he too is gradually fading from the national team's view. The departure of these two veterans is bittersweet, but it also heralds the need for fresh blood in the national team. In midfield, Wu Xi and Liu Binbin face similar challenges. Wu Xi was once the absolute mainstay of the national team's midfield, but with age comes fluctuations in form. Liu Binbin, known for his incredible speed and nicknamed "Little Scooter," has also lost his starting position. With new talent emerging and competition intensifying, it will be difficult for them to return to the national team. There are also several players who were once highly anticipated by fans but ultimately failed to meet…

The Chinese national football team has announced its latest training squad, which includes a total of 32 players. Among them, three newcomers have been selected for the national team for the first time: Hou Yongyong, Wumiti Jiang, and Maiwulang. The selection of these three players demonstrates Ivan Kovic's strong determination to rejuvenate the national team! In this national team list, the major contributors are Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua, and Shandong Taishan, three traditional powerhouse teams. These teams have been strong since the Jia A period and remain highly competitive to this day, demonstrating their deep roots! This season's Chinese Super League champion, Shanghai Port, only has two players selected: Yan Junling and Wei Zhen. From this list, it can be seen that Ivan Kovic's lineup still focuses on young players, with many veterans not selected and unlikely to be selected for the national team in the future! Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai from Shanghai Port did not make the national team this time due to injuries. Considering their outstanding abilities, they are indispensable for the future national team! Zhang Linpeng and Li Ang, who were frequent members of the national team before, were not selected this time. Zhang Linpeng is already 35 years old, and Li Ang is also 31 years old. Both players have shown obvious declines in form and are unlikely to be selected for the national team in the future! Among other players, Wu Xi, Xie Pengfei, and Gao Tianyi from Shanghai Shenhua, Liu Binbin from Shandong Taishan, and Liu Dianzuo from Wuhan Three Towns were not…

Beijing Guoan's 2025 lineup is also luxurious, after all, there's a Barcelona coach, a former Real Madrid player, and the most powerful brain.

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Chinese men's national football team announced its first training list for the new year. The naturalized player Hou Yongyong, who was highly anticipated, finally made his first selection. In addition, newcomers such as Maiwulang and Wumiti Jiang were also on the list, while national team captain Wu Lei and veteran Alan were left out of the squad. So what are the highlights of this national team list? Highlight 1: 3 newcomers make their debut! 20-year-old twin stars could be a surprise Hou Yongyong, Wumiti Jiang, and Maiwulang are all making their first appearance on the national team training list. Besides Hou Yongyong, who is 26 years old and in his prime, both Wumiti Jiang and Maiwulang were born in 2004. Maiwulang plays as an attacking midfielder, while Wumiti Jiang plays as a central defender. Both of them, along with Baihelamu, another Xinjiang player, possess a tenacious and positive playing style, and they dare to fight in matches. Perhaps they can also become a pleasant surprise for the national team in the future. Highlight 2: Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo not selected for this training session Compared to the last training list in 2024, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo were not selected. Both Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai missed this training session due to physical reasons. As for Liu Dianzuo, who has long served as the third goalkeeper, he has given way to Jian Tao and Han Jiaqi this time. This may also be one of Ivan's measures to promote the…

On the afternoon of January 3rd, Beijing time, 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder Serginho officially arrived in Beijing. The blogger "Elefse" from the Guoan team also released a video of Serginho's arrival in Beijing. Despite the long journey, Serginho appeared to be in good spirits. He even raised the scarf of his new club, Beijing Guoan, at the airport upon invitation. Throughout the event, he maintained a smile and fulfilled the fans' requests for autographs and photos. Born on March 15, 1995, Serginho plays as an attacking midfielder. He has played for many years with the Japanese J-League powerhouse Kashima Antlers, winning the 2018 AFC Champions League title as a core player. On January 24, 2020, Serginho joined Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. In the following five seasons, he played a total of 100 games for Yatai, contributing 30 goals and 23 assists. On the German "Transfermarkt," Serginho's market value remains as high as 1.8 million euros, surpassing that of most national team players. As he is about to meet the naturalization conditions of living in China for 5 years, coupled with both Serginho and the Chinese Football Association's intention to complete the naturalization process, his nationality conversion is currently underway and may be completed by the beginning of this year. If all goes well, Serginho could participate in the two matches of the national team's 18-strong qualifiers in March. Serginho's skills and characteristics undoubtedly perfectly match the attacking midfielder position in Ivan's "4-4-2" diamond formation. If he can join the national team, it will be a significant help for…

The battle for the championship in the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) was not particularly intense, as it was essentially a competition between the two Shanghai teams, who were clearly stronger than the other teams. However, this situation will not continue into the next season, as the championship race is expected to become more complex. Shanghai Port's strength has declined, and they will no longer possess an overwhelming advantage after the departure of their top foreign players, Oscar and Balagas. Even with ample funds, it is almost impossible to find replacements under the salary cap regulations, and the likelihood of finding valuable players at the current salary level is extremely low. Additionally, the group of players from Chongming Island are gradually aging, with Wang Shenchao, Lü Wenjun, and Zhang Linpeng, among others, largely phased out of the starting lineup, and Wu Lei is also getting older. Moreover, compared to other strong teams, the local players of Shanghai Port no longer have an advantage. Furthermore, the club will become more cautious in terms of investment and enter a relatively "low-key period." It is expected that by the next season, Shanghai Port's overall strength will decrease to a certain extent, and even if Muscat is very capable, he will face the challenge of making bricks without straw. Shanghai Shenhua, on the other hand, has shown a different situation. They made a full recovery in the 2024 season and performed very strongly. This was the closest they had been to the CSL championship since 2008, missing out on the trophy by just one…

In the 2024 season, Beijing Guoan finished 3 points behind Chengdu Rongcheng to secure fourth place in the league and earned a spot in the AFC Champions League second-tier competition! Facing the challenges of a three-front campaign in the new season, Beijing Guoan must not only change coaches but also strengthen their squad. Changing coaches has become a staple for Beijing Guoan at the end of each season in recent years. Suarez's tenure in the first half of the 2024 season was unsuccessful, but he gradually gave fans hope later on. However, after the season ended, Beijing Guoan did not choose to renew his contract. After Suarez's departure, none of the rumored coaches reported by the media arrived; instead, they chose Spanish coach Quique Setien. Setien's previous coaching record is nothing special, even somewhat lacking. Since the Guoan club chose him, there must be a reason for their choice. Setien is a coach who emphasizes midfield play and advocates ground-based attacking football, which may be why Beijing Guoan chose him, or perhaps Setien can prove himself at Beijing Guoan! Setien will arrive in Beijing on January 3rd, and new signing Serginho is already on a plane to Beijing. Changchun Yatai probably didn't expect that after playing for the club for 5 years, Serginho would end up wearing the Beijing Guoan jersey. On January 24th, Serginho will officially meet the conditions for naturalization. Since joining Changchun Yatai from Kashima Antlers on a free transfer on January 24, 2020, Serginho has been playing for Changchun Yatai. Serginho is an all-round player capable…

Due to the club's very limited funds, Changchun Yatai's performance in the league over the past two seasons has been difficult to satisfy. Last season, Yatai suffered consecutive defeats and ranked at the bottom of the table. In this situation, the club dismissed head coach Chen Yang and hired Xie Hui to replace him. After joining, Xie Hui quickly led Yatai out of the trough, and the team eventually achieved a good result of 9th place in the league. Therefore, Xie Hui will continue to serve as the team's head coach next season. Currently, Changchun Yatai is actively preparing for the upcoming league season. However, the team's midfield core, Brazilian attacking midfielder Serginho, has transferred to Beijing Guoan. Although Beijing Guoan has not officially announced Serginho's signing, the Brazilian midfielder has already traveled to Haikou to participate in the first winter training session with the Guoan team in 2025. Serginho's departure will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Yatai's frontcourt attack. Therefore, the club plans to introduce new attacking players to fill the void up front. Recently, domestic media reported that Yatai will sign a forward general during the winter transfer window. He is Xie Hui's protégé from his time coaching Dalian Pro, the former Guoan striker - Huanhuan Shan. The 25-year-old Huanhuan Shan comes from the Guoan youth training system and joined the Guoan youth team at the age of 14. Two years later, at just 16, he came off the bench in the Four Nations Tournament and scored a lightning-fast goal within a minute, helping the national youth…

As a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), whether Dalian Yibo can avoid the "one-year tour" of the CSL mainly depends on whether it can introduce high-level and capable foreign players. Yibo has renewed contracts with six players: Lv Peng, Yan Peng, Sui Weijie, Fei Yu, Jin Pengxiang, and Sun Bo. Yan Xiangchuang, who still has one year left on his contract, has also stayed with the team, leaving only Zhao Mingjian not playing. The domestic players are still old and young, so if you want to stay in the league, you must buy five good foreign players; otherwise, saving money will lead to failure in staying up, wasting money and effort. To significantly enhance strength and upgrade equipment, investors need to spend the 150 million yuan wisely! Currently, the team has basically confirmed three foreign players, and negotiations for the other two are ongoing. The three confirmed foreign players are Kalanga, Malele, and Lapuad. After the New Year's Day holiday, Dalian Yibo will go to Hainan for the second phase of winter training, focusing on tactical drills. Lapuad arrived in Dalian on the evening of January 1 and completed his physical examination. He will join the entire Yibo team in going to Hainan. Previously, Yunnan Yuku was renting Lapuad, but since both parties have a contract, with this year's foreign aid policy adjusted to "6655", to avoid occupying foreign aid spots, Lapuad is most likely to be bought out by Yibo. In the 2024 season, Lapuad went through an adaptation period, performed well in the second…