Sweeping Out the Door! Chinese Super League Giant Explodes, 5 Players Leave Together, Disbandment Suspense Exposed, No Chance for Championship A storm of "sweeping out the door" has completely overturned Shanghai Shenhua's off-season. This once-deep-rooted Chinese Super League giant is now embroiled in an anti-corruption storm, with five players leaving collectively, leaving the management on thin ice. Even worse, before the season has even begun, Shenhua's hopes of winning the championship have already become a bubble. This "big cleanup" is not only a reflection on the team's current situation but also reflects the deep-seated problems of the Chinese Super League: a dual crisis of player quality and professional conduct. In the 2024 season, Shanghai Shenhua once came close to the Chinese Super League championship with its stunning performance. However, the turmoil during the off-season has plunged this old powerhouse into a quagmire. The continuous fermentation of the anti-corruption storm has made the team a focus. According to "Football News," in the second batch of banned lists, Shenhua players were listed again, following Sun Shilin and Zhu Jianrong, veteran Qin Sheng was also unable to escape. Even more shocking is the "escape" behavior of former general manager Zhou Jun, which directly pushed Shenhua onto the cusp of public opinion. News of the departure of five players followed one after another. First was the meritorious veteran Cao Yunding, who was once a symbolic figure of Shenhua but has seen a severe decline in form in recent years, with constant conflicts with the head coach. His professionalism has been repeatedly questioned, and Shenhua…

In the vibrant and passionate green stage of the Chinese Super League, December 31, 2024, marked a poignant pause, as two stars from the 80s generation - Beijing Guoan's Yu Dabao and Shanghai Shenhua's Cao Yunding - bid farewell to the field where they had shed countless sweat and left many memories, like meteors fading into the night sky. Yu Dabao, at the age of 36, reached the end of his career. At that moment, Beijing Guoan, like a deeply affectionate guardian, officially announced his retirement, as if solemnly holding a farewell ceremony for a companion of many years. And Guoan's teammates also sent heartfelt blessings to Cao Yunding in their own ways on social media, as if using these warm words to weave a touching ending for the time they spent together. Lin Liangming and Yu Dabao share a similar and storied past; they embarked on a journey of European training together, chasing their football dreams in foreign lands, and after returning to China, they served Dalian before reuniting at Beijing Guoan. Lin Liangming's words, "Those who like Guoan and pay attention to youth training will still see you 'every day,'" continue to resonate among fans. Other forwards such as Wang Ziming, Fang Hao, and He Yupeng also sent their blessings, which, when combined, undoubtedly prove that Yu Dabao was like a warm sun in winter within the Guoan team, winning recognition and affection from everyone around him with his enthusiasm and sincerity. This good people's edge is like a lush tree deeply rooted within the team. On the…

In the year 2024, several national team players have decided to retire from professional football. On December 31st, two of these players announced the end of their careers on social media. In just six months, a total of eight national team players have announced their retirement. Among them, Wu Lei praised Cao Yunding, while Zhao Mingjian bid farewell to Dalian. Cao Yunding, at 35 years old, confirmed his retirement on social media, expressing regret for not winning the Chinese Super League title during his 14 years with Shanghai Shenhua. He has made five appearances for the national team without scoring or assisting any goals. Both Wu Lei and Cao Yunding are products of the Genbao Base youth training system. After Cao's retirement, Wu Lei posted a message wishing him all the best in the future, stating that Cao is the most talented player he has ever seen in terms of combining natural ability with ball skills. Wu Lei reminisced about playing alongside Cao but expressed regret that they could not continue fighting together. Zhao Mingjian, aged 37, also announced his retirement on the same day, reflecting on his 20-year career from 2004 to 2024. Zhao previously responded to Cao Yunding on social media, saying that it was good to share the same birthday and retirement date. It is clear that Zhao will also be leaving the professional field. Last season, Zhao helped Dalian Yingbo achieve promotion to the top league, and throughout his national team career, he made nine appearances with two assists. Yu Dabao, at 36 years old, has…