Xie Hui's move has me shouting "666"! Is Duan Huanhuan about to rise from the ashes and sing like a phoenix? Changchun Yatai, a team that fans both love and hate, managed to secure a mid-table finish last season under Coach Xie's guidance. However, before this season even began, their prized Brazilian foreign aid, Serginho, was poached by Beijing Guoan! This move by Guoan is truly heart-wrenching! Yatai's offensive line suddenly lost its pillar. What can be done? Coach Xie, who has seen it all, immediately thought of his former protégé—Duan Huanhuan! This young man was once a rising star at Guoan, blessed with exceptional talent, but unfortunately, his career didn't go as smoothly later on. Joining Yatai now is a godsend for him; his chance to turn things around is just around the corner! This kid, Duan Huanhuan, used to be really something! Back in the day, he was a big shot in Guoan's youth training camp! At 16, he made his debut for the first team, setting a record for the "post-99" generation in the Chinese Super League. During a match against Evergrande, he even sent South Korean defender Kim Young-gwon flying! The scene was so thrilling to imagine! After contract renewal talks broke down, Duan Huanhuan, in a fit of anger, went to play football in Portugal. Although he scored many goals abroad, he never quite made a name for himself. In 2019, he returned to China and joined Dalian Pro. Unfortunately, plagued by injuries, he never became a regular starter. After Dalian Pro disbanded, Duan Huanhuan…

On the morning of January 15th, Beijing time, Dalian Yibo, a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), officially announced the signing of two new foreign players: Malele, who played for Shanghai Shenhua last season, and Mamadou from Beijing Guoan, both joining as free agents. Both Malele and Mamadou are excellent foreign players in the CSL, and their acquisition by Dalian is expected to aid in their relegation battle. With Malele's official announcement, Dalian's winter transfer window has seen 10 players join and 6 leave. Yibo has acquired an all-round midfielder to succeed Zhao Mingjian. The 31-year-old Malele, with a transfer value of 1 million euros, previously played 67 times for Shenhua, scoring 36 goals and providing 8 assists. Malele is physically strong, fast, able to play on the wing, and can act as a pivot in the center, making him very versatile. He is also known for his active running and tackling. Although some Shenhua fans criticized Malele for missing chances, it should be noted that he creates many opportunities due to his good positioning awareness, and his contributions to Shenhua far outweigh the missed opportunities. The 30-year-old Mamadou played for Guoan for one season, averaging 5.68 clearances per game in the CSL last season, which was the most among Guoan players during the same period, ranking fourth in the CSL clearance chart with a passing success rate of 91%. This tall central defender, standing at 1.91 meters, is expected to become a key defensive player for Dalian Yibo. In addition to Malele and Mamadou, Yibo has…

With the arrival of Mamadou, Dalian Yibo now has four foreign players: forwards Kalanga and Malele, attacking midfielder Labiade, and central defender Mamadou. They are just one short of completing their five foreign player quota, with only the last defensive midfielder puzzle piece missing. These four foreign players have all been tested in actual combat; Kalanga, Malele, and Mamadou were all mainstays in the Chinese Super League (CSL), not "blind boxes," while Labiade, although he played in the China League One last year, was once a regular in the Eredivisie and has experience on big stages. Just with these few foreign players, Yibo indeed has more confidence in avoiding relegation! According to a video shot by Wang Gang, the Yibo team reporter, Mamadou has arrived in Haikou and joined the entire Yibo squad. Before training, Dalian Yibo head coach Li Guoxu and the players warmly welcomed Mamadou with applause. Mamadou made a brief speech, saying that he was very happy to come to Dalian and hoped that everyone could defend the honor for this family and the city of Dalian and play an exciting season. Mamadou is currently 30 years old and made 27 appearances for Guoan in the 2024 season, contributing one assist. After his contract ended, both sides did not renew it, and Mamadou joined the newly promoted CSL team as a free agent. Both Malele and Mamadou have the character "Ma" in their names, and Dalian Yibo really has a connection with "Ma." The club's recruitment strategy is relatively clear; Malele was the main striker in last…

The core foreign player of Shanghai Port, Oscar, has confirmed his departure for the new season as he returns to play in Brazil. This marks the end of the golden era of the Chinese Super League (CSL), where the selection of foreign players is gradually becoming more affordable, with players valued around one million being the main focus for CSL teams. The only team that has confirmed five foreign players is the newly promoted Dalian Yingbo, who have opted for familiar faces from the CSL. Their forwards include former Henan striker Kalanga, who remains with the team, along with Marele, who played for Shanghai last season, and Labuad, who played in Yunnan. The defensive line also features familiar names, with Mamadou joining from Beijing Guoan last season. The only foreign player not currently playing in the CSL is Alimi from North Macedonia, although he has not yet been officially announced. In addition to Dalian Yingbo, another newly promoted team, Yunnan, has also experienced significant changes in their foreign players during the off-season. They only retained Joni last season, securing Portuguese midfielder Nene for the midfield. However, they were let down by Serbian central defender Zirmanovich in their choice of defenders. Zirmanovich had already agreed on contract details with Yunnan, leaving only the signing process. The player had arrived in Yunnan, but for unknown reasons, decided to return to Europe after only one day, without communicating with Yunnan and leaving directly with his agent. According to Yunnan journalists, Zirmanovich believed that the urban environment in Yunnan was significantly inferior to that…

Currently, most teams in the Chinese Super League are actively recruiting new players. Big clubs like Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, and Beijing Guoan have made significant moves. Even Meizhou Hakka, who successfully replaced a relegated team, have basically secured a Champions League-level defender, Faye. At the same time, there is a team - Wuhan Three Towns that has been urgently lacking a tall foreign center forward since the second half of last season, but they have not strengthened their squad until now. However, there is news that Wuhan Three Towns should have already identified their new foreign aid. According to Portuguese media reports, Gabriel Barbosa, the top scorer in the Portuguese League this season from Penafiel, has received offers from several Chinese Super League teams. The information shows that Barbosa was produced by the Palmeiras youth training system in Brazil and debuted for the Brazilian team Spal U19. This season, Barbosa played 16 times for Penafiel, scoring 7 goals with an average playing time of 66 minutes per game. Considering that the level of the Portuguese League may be close to the Chinese Super League, he should be able to adapt to the rhythm of the Chinese Super League. This Barbosa shares similar characteristics with previous Wuhan Three Towns foreign players such as Marcon and Enrique, all being tall center forwards. The information shows that Gabriel Barbosa is currently 25 years old, 1.95 meters tall, weighs 88 kilograms, has a market value of 400,000 euros, and has scored 17 goals in 49 games for Penafiel. It can be seen that…

The evaluation of the neutral naming policy has always been mixed. Some people believe that the neutral naming policy hinders the enthusiasm of investors, and since the interests of investors are not guaranteed, they naturally reduce their investment in football clubs, leading to the current widespread wage arrears. On the other hand, some people think that this may be one of the few good policies proposed during Chen Xuyuan's tenure, avoiding commercialized names and enhancing a sense of belonging, allowing the names of old teams to return to their original state. In response to the significant drawback of the neutral name affecting club revenue, Song Kai proposed a new solution after taking office, which is to allow the team within the club to be commercially named instead of renaming the club. Although the income from naming the team is not high, it is still a way for the club to increase its commercial income. Recently, Shandong Taishan Club announced the launch of business recruitment for 2025, seeking a title sponsor for the first team and a partner for the jersey advertising space. Shandong Taishan issued an announcement to recruit sponsors for team naming and jersey stadium advertising within the club. This includes naming the first team and various youth teams. Last season, the B team of Taishan found a local liquor company as its title sponsor. If Taishan can find a title sponsor this season, the team will participate in competitions under the name of "Shandong Taishan Something Team," which will be displayed at all locations where the team's name…

In 2025, the Chinese men's football team embarked on their first training camp of the year in Haikou, with their sights set firmly on the upcoming 7th round of World Cup qualifiers. This training camp is not only a comprehensive test of physical fitness and tactical prowess but also a deep adjustment and optimization of the team's lineup. With less than two months remaining before the crucial matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia, national team coach Ivan Kozlovic is acutely aware of the importance of these games. He has taken to the field personally, strictly controlling the training rhythm. The players are subjected to an intense training regimen of two sessions per day, which they describe as an unprecedented challenge. Although demanding, everyone agrees that such sacrifices are worthwhile for the sake of victory. It is understood that this training camp will be condensed into just 10 days, a decision aimed at enhancing preparation efficiency and taking into account various opinions. Through high-intensity training, the players have not only further honed their physical fitness but also significantly improved their tactical execution. Several players have seized new opportunities during this training camp. Naturalized player Hou Yongyong has secured his position as a forward with his outstanding performance, while Zhang Yuning may take on a more pivotal role in the lineup, enhancing the coherence and threat of the attack. Additionally, Wu Shaocong, a rising defensive star from the European scene, has displayed his versatility and become a key focus of Ivan's development plans. These adjustments have injected new vitality and hope into…

Recently, an official news from Shandong Taishan team caught my attention, which reads as follows: On January 11th, the first-team of Shandong Taishan is steadily and orderly advancing with their winter training in Shanghai, conducting two sessions of training per day. In the morning session, the players mainly engaged in endurance running, interval running, and sprinting to recover and enhance their physical reserves. The afternoon session focused on passing drills and small-sided games to further refine the team's technical and tactical levels. After dinner, the players voluntarily went to the hotel gym for additional training, demonstrating a positive attitude towards training. Additionally, foreign aid Zeka arrived in Shanghai yesterday to join the team; player Tang Chuang completed the club's physical skills test in the morning and reported to the team in Shanghai in the afternoon. This message conveys several points: firstly, it informs that the team is currently undergoing winter training in Shanghai and provides a brief introduction to the content of the training. Secondly, it announces that Zeka has returned to the team. Thirdly, new recruit Tang Chuang has completed his physical skills testing and reported to the team. In fact, there hasn't been any official news from the team for quite some time, leaving fans unsure about the current situation of the team. However, this message contains an intriguing detail that may have escaped notice: not a single word is mentioned about Choi Kang-hee and the coaching staff, none at all! Why is this? Normally, one would expect the message to state that the team is actively preparing…

The transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) and China League One has officially opened during the off-season, with two newly promoted teams making significant moves. Yunnan Yulong, after securing promotion to the CSL, underwent a major overhaul with 21 players from last season's main lineup leaving the team. This includes key players such as Du Jinlong, Liu Yuhao, Zang Yifeng, Li Guangwen, Cui Ming'an, Liu Yi, and Zhong Haoran, all of whom left upon the expiration of their contracts. In terms of foreign players, Musa and Labad left the team, while midfielder Joni remained. They have chosen Portuguese midfielder Nene for the defensive midfield position, who has previously been selected for the Portuguese national youth team. Up front, Cangzhou forward Okas has joined the team, and his naturalization procedures are currently underway; he is expected to play as a domestic player next season. Dalian Yingbo has made even bigger moves in terms of recruitment, having signed five domestic players so far. These include Liu Yi and Cao Haqing from last season's Yunnan team, Wen Jiabao from Shanghai Shenhua, Cui Lin from Changchun Yatai, and Wang Chengkai from Yanbian. Cao Haqing is set to become the starting left-back for the new season, with last season's starter He Xiaoqiang transferring to Chongqing. The right-back position will likely be contested between Cui Lin and Lv Zhuoyi. Similar to many teams promoted from China League One to the CSL, Dalian Yingbo had a thin foundation when they were promoted to China League One, and it was quite unexpected that such a lineup…

Felipe Cardoso, the 187cm tall Brazilian forward, is preparing to showcase his skills on the green turf of Beijing Guoan. As a player who has made a name for himself in the Russian Super League, his aerial combat capabilities and comprehensive shooting techniques have generated great anticipation. However, will Cardoso's arrival be a blessing for Guoan's front line, or an unknown adventure? On the challenging stage of the Chinese Super League (CSL), can he quickly adapt and become a core force for the team? Let us unveil the mysterious veil of this Brazilian forward together and see what changes he can bring to Guoan. The addition of Felipe Cardoso undoubtedly injects a strong dose of energy into Beijing Guoan. Imagine a 187cm Brazilian forward soaring to head the ball in the CSL, creating a scene akin to an "aerial bomb"! His aerial combat abilities have been proven in the Russian Super League, where he consistently wins valuable second-chance offensive opportunities against tall and strong defenders. This quality will also shine brightly in the CSL, as the defenses here also emphasize physical confrontation. However, Cardoso is not just a "header machine." As a right-footed player, his shooting skills are equally commendable. Whether it's a goal-scoring shot within the penalty area or a long-range shot to break a stalemate during a match, he always steps up in critical moments. During his time with Vegalta Sendai, his scoring methods were diverse, ranging from agile pushes at the door to powerful volleys outside the box, leaving a deep impression with his comprehensive scoring ability.…