When it comes to the favorites for the championship in the 2025 season, it's no longer Shanghai Port, or Shanghai Shenhua who are basically maintaining their status quo, or Chengdu Rongcheng who have brought in three national team players as domestic signings. Nor is it Shandong Taishan under Choi Kang-hee. Instead, it's Beijing Guoan. Since the club's owner made the tough decision not to renew the contract with Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao, Beijing Guoan, who used to cut corners in the transfer market, suddenly has money, as netizens say, Beijing Guoan hasn't fought such a rich battle in many years. The first move was to bring in a big-name coach. Former Barcelona team coach Quique Setien, although Beijing Guoan had previously invited the former AC Milan coaching staff, but Barcelona's fame is more resounding than AC Milan, and Setien is also the coach who taught Messi how to play football. Added to his philosophy of attack, many fans, especially Beijing Guoan fans, are already very excited, for example, when Setien came to China, many fans went to meet him at the airport, which did not happen when Suarez came. The second move is to renew contracts with veterans, such as former international Zhang Xizhe has been confirmed to stay, in the first training session of the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan has Han Jiaqi, Li Lei, Cao Yongjing, Zhang Yuning, Wang Ziming, Lin Liangming selected for the national team training. Personally, I think if Setien can solve the problem of coexistence between Zhang Yuning and Fabio, playing attacking football like Shanghai…

The transfer of Wuhan Sanzhen's goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo has been quite a spectacle, as he chose to join Chengdu Rongcheng despite being offered a top-tier contract by his hometown team, Dalian Yingbo. This decision left many fans puzzled, as Dalian is where he hails from. Liu Dianzuo's transfer has caused quite a stir, with Dalian Yingbo, Chengdu Rongcheng, Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, and Yunnan Yulong all vying for his services. Representatives from these four teams engaged in negotiations, leaving Liu Dianzuo with a difficult decision to make. It is somewhat perplexing that Wuhan Sanzhen would let him go, considering he was their starting goalkeeper. It seems there must be some undisclosed reasons behind this move. Dalian Yingbo was the first to approach Liu Dianzuo, offering him a top-tier contract, which is quite rare in the current climate of the Chinese Super League (CSL), where teams are trying to control their spending. Shenzhen Xinpengcheng and Yunnan Yulong were not idle either, both sending invitations to Liu Dianzuo almost simultaneously, indicating that these teams are in need of goalkeepers. Chengdu Rongcheng arrived late in the game but showed the most sincerity, not only possessing AFC Champions League qualification but also bringing in Han Pengfei, a national-level central defender. Liu Dianzuo ultimately chose Chengdu Rongcheng, primarily because the team can compete in the AFC Champions League, which is crucial for a goalkeeper aiming to return to the national team. Liu Dianzuo is already training in Chengdu and has even filmed a New Year's greeting video, appearing to have integrated quickly. He is now waiting for…

Beijing Guoan has already started their winter training in Haikou, which is expected to last for three weeks, with the third stage taking them overseas for further drills. As the only team among the top 5 to change coaches, Guoan faces the daunting task of rebuilding their tactical approach and even their starting lineup from scratch, following the departure of two foreign players, Adebenro and Mamadou, who will need to be replaced. Coach Setien has a heavy responsibility ahead of him, and he is taking his role very seriously, often demonstrating technical moves and training exercises himself to set an example. On January 9th, national team players such as Zhang Yuning, Lin Liangming, and Yang Liyu will join the national team for a 10-day training camp, leaving Guoan with an incomplete squad for Setien to work with temporarily. Fortunately, Beijing Guoan does not have any AFC Champions League commitments in February, allowing them to make up for lost time. Setien has high tactical demands, having previously coached Barcelona, and he is unlikely to employ long balls or dense defense strategies. Instead, frontcourt possession and control will be the main tactics for Guoan in the new season. In terms of domestic player recruitment, Guoan has opted for targeted signings, unlike Chengdu Rongcheng, which brought in four national team players. Currently, Guoan has only made contact with Wu Shaocong, a potential first-team level signing. Other positions are well-staffed, with potential foreign signings in midfield, established mid-career players like Zhang Yuan, and veterans like Chi Zhongguo who have renewed their contracts. The winger…

Translation: The Qingdao Seacow team performed mediocrely in both the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup last season, leading to doubts about the coaching abilities of their head coach, Yassen. After comprehensive consideration, the Seacows have decided to appoint the young coach Li Xiaopeng as their new head coach. Li Xiaopeng's appointment as the new head coach of the Seacows is a widely anticipated move. Last season, when he served as the head coach of the Cangzhou Lions, he had commendable performances. The Cangzhou Lions were able to complete their relegation battle in the Chinese Super League despite being on the brink of relegation, thanks to Li Xiaopeng's on-site command and tactical arrangements. Unfortunately, after completing the relegation task in the Chinese Super League, the club's wage arrears issue remained unresolved. Therefore, Li Xiaopeng chose to leave the Cangzhou Lions and take over his hometown team, the Seacows. With the assistance of this young coach, the Seacows are sure to undergo a qualitative change. At the same time, Li Xiaopeng is preparing to give newcomer Cao Zheng an opportunity at the goalkeeper position. This is because the Seacows' main goalkeeper, Mu Pengfei, is already an aging veteran. Mu Pengfei performed mediocrely for the Seacows last season, making some unexpected mistakes in key matches. Therefore, it is a correct decision for Li Xiaopeng to prepare for the future by cultivating Cao Zheng to take over. Cao Zheng is a very promising goalkeeper who has previously played as a starter for Luneng. At that time, Luneng was affected by special reasons…

On January 7th, Beijing time, after the announcement of the withdrawal from professional football by the Chinese Super League's "8-time champion" Guangzhou FC, 24-year-old star Abdurahman Ablimit updated his social media with a heartfelt message bidding farewell to Guangzhou FC, the team that has nurtured him for many years. Ablimit revealed that he arrived at Evergrande Football School in 2012 at the age of 12 and received training there for seven years without paying a single cent. The school once organized dozens of buses to take students to watch games at Tianhe Stadium. In 2015, he was sent to the Spanish branch for further education. Witnessing Guangzhou FC's predecessors winning the AFC Champions League, he felt just as excited and happy as the veterans on the field. In 2017, Ablimit returned to the club's youth ranks, where he won various titles and runners-up trophies, including the CSL Elite League Championship and the National League Championship. Due to fierce competition within the first team, Ablimit left the club in 2019 to join Kunshan FC. After helping Kunshan win the China League One title in 2022, Ablimit and his teammates faced a major setback when the club announced its dissolution following their successful promotion. When the relegated Guangzhou FC called upon him, Ablimit returned to his mother club without hesitation to compete in the second-tier league. Ablimit expressed that over the past two years, despite the lack of match bonuses and low wages, he remained joyful and grateful, stating, "Because I truly experienced pure football for the first time, a group of…

Recently, the TaiShan team has officially begun its winter training schedule for the new season of the Chinese Super League. Due to the fact that many national-level players from the TaiShan team will be called up for training, head coach Choi Kang-hee will fully delegate the opportunity for second-team players to take on major roles in the first team. Among them, Zhang Yingkai, the main defender of the TaiShan team, is expected to become a dark horse in the team and become a new favorite of coach Choi Kang-hee by registering for the first team. Zhang Yingkai is an outstanding product of Luneng's 04 youth training program, alongside Buwalang and He Xiaoke. At that time, Luneng was affected by special reasons and was unable to send its first team to participate in the AFC Champions League. After comprehensive consideration, Luneng sent out its youth team to play in the competition. Zhang Yingkai played as the team's main defender, facing off against many Asian giants. Zhang Yingkai demonstrated the spirit of a young bull not afraid of tigers in the game, earning recognition. It is worth mentioning that Zhang Yingkai's tackle statistics ranked first in that season's AFC Champions League, becoming a true AFC Champions League tackle king. Therefore, after many Luneng fans participated in the AFC Champions League, they could enter the first team to take on major roles. Unfortunately, Zhang Yingkai never met his mentor. Hao Wei did not give this AFC Champions League tackle king the opportunity to enter the first team, which made him feel very frustrated.…

The recent hit drama "True Hero" has sparked nationwide discussions, with Tao Liya's portrayal of National Security Captain Liu Jiaying becoming a focal point. Her immense personal sacrifices for national security have ignited a heated debate on the question of whether family or nation should take precedence. What is the story behind this? Let us delve into it together. Liu Jiaying: A National Security Captain Who Rivals Men The TV series "True Hero" narrates thrilling espionage tales, and Liu Jiaying, as an experienced national security captain, demonstrates her superior intelligence and courage in repeatedly solving complex cases. She remains calm and wise, unflappable in dangerous situations, showcasing her exceptional professional abilities. However, she neglects her injured daughter due to work, sacrificing significant personal time and health. This dedication is heart-wrenching yet admirable. The show has sparked intense discussions because of the stark conflict presented by Liu Jiaying's character between career and family, personal sacrifice, and national interests, resonating strongly with audiences. Notably, Liu Jiaying's character is said to be based on a real-life, unsung female police officer in national security, adding authenticity and emotional depth to the role. Audience Debate: Devotion to the Nation or Balancing Family?‌ Since the series' release, discussions about Liu Jiaying have been ongoing. Netizens express diverse opinions, forming two distinct viewpoints. Some viewers are deeply moved by Liu Jiaying's spirit of devotion, praising her enormous contributions to national security and showing respect for these silent contributors in national security. They believe that national interests outweigh everything else, and Liu Jiaying's choice is both correct and…

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…

Can Chinese football turn things around? The new national team roster has given us a glimmer of hope, but it also makes us hold our breath. Will the seemingly positive changes such as youthification, naturalized players, and contributions and adjustments from clubs really shake the deeply rooted problems in Chinese football? Looking beyond the excitement on paper, is the future of Chinese football really here? The name of Ivanković has been frequently mentioned in the domestic football circle recently. After taking office as the head coach of the national team, he launched a radical reform, the most obvious action being the promotion of team youthification. This time, the average age of the newly announced national team list dropped to 26.7 years old, much younger than the previous "35+ veterans class." At first glance, this is indeed a positive signal. In the past, we always said that when the national team played, the average age of the players was high enough to be like playing a retirement ceremony. But this time, many post-95s and even post-00s young players have been promoted to the national team. They have good physical fitness and strong impact, and can keep up with the fast-paced international competitions. But then again, youthification does not equal achievement. Young people have energy, but lack experience in major events, which may become a shortcoming in events like the Asian Cup. Imagine, when the opponent presents a mature tactical system and experienced players, can these young players stabilize their positions? Ivan's youth strategy is a gamble, and the results may not…

Currently, all teams have started their winter training preparations. For the double champion of last season, Shanghai Port still faces considerable pressure during this off-season due to the departure of two top-tier foreign players in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Oscar and Bargas. This has undoubtedly significantly reduced the team's strength. Therefore, during this off-season, Shanghai Port needs to strengthen its foreign player lineup. Although it is impossible to introduce players of the caliber of Oscar and Bargas again, it is still necessary to select players with good abilities. According to previous media reports, Shanghai Port's first signing has been confirmed as Matheus Vital, who is currently playing for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian league. His market value is as high as 2.5 million euros, and in the new season, Vital will become the successor to Oscar. However, Shanghai Port's pursuit of foreign players will not stop there. The team will continue to look for suitable foreign players. Recently, according to reports from Shanghai media, Shanghai Port's second signing is also on the horizon, with the team targeting Leonardo from Shandong Taishan. According to a self-media report from Shanghai, Shandong Taishan's foreign player Leonardo, who is valued at 4 million euros, is expected to join Shanghai Port in the new season, becoming the team's second new foreign player after other signings. Leonardo's performance at Taishan did not fully meet expectations, despite his certain abilities. He was never able to find the most suitable position within Taishan's tactical system. Therefore, news about Leonardo possibly leaving the team might not be entirely unexpected…