Yu Genwei's keen eye for talent has struck again, as the Chinese Super League (CSL) welcomes another Spanish third-tier silver boot winner, who is expected to be on par with the level of Wu Lei in the CSL. Many have said that Wu Lei plays at a foreign player level in the CSL, and now Tianjin Jinmen Tiger has indeed found a Spanish import with many similarities to Wu Lei! According to Spanish media reports, 29-year-old Spanish forward Kiles will join Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, with a value identical to Wu Lei's current worth of 1.2 million euros. He boasts impressive reactions and speed, outstanding finishing ability, and can play both centrally and out wide, offering great value for money. Although he has previously only played in the second and third tiers of Spanish football, several details indicate that he could be a strong contender for the CSL Golden Boot. His greatest career achievement was winning the Spanish third-tier league, securing one silver boot and one bronze boot in the Xijiajia, scoring an astonishing 34 goals over two seasons. Previously, Wu Lei mentioned that the level of the CSL is comparable to the third tier of Spanish football. As a silver boot winner in the Xijiajia, it is highly anticipated whether Kiles can achieve similar success in the CSL. Currently, he is playing in the Segunda División B, where he scored 10 goals last season with 3 assists, and this season he has already achieved 6 goals and 2 assists in just half a season. These statistics are quite impressive, especially…

Wei Shihao is no longer young, and despite his individuality, he will cherish his time with the national team. Ivan Kozlovic is different from Li Tie; he doesn't throw players' phones and "wins people over with virtue." Wei Shihao, seen by Marcello Lippi as a "special case," would not dare to challenge a coach with European football concepts, as there's no need for it. Professional players should be proud to play for their country, and Wei Shihao is no exception. The atmosphere within the current national team is unprecedentedly harmonious. In an interview, Wei Shihao said, "Many new faces have joined the team, and I'm one of the older players. I need to take good care of them." This awareness is also a sign of progress. Not counting the current World Cup qualifiers, Wei Shihao can probably only participate in one more qualifying campaign. Chinese fans have bid farewell to wave after wave of national team players, including Zheng Zhi, Gao Lin, and Hao Junmin, who have all retired, as well as Zhang Linpeng and Wu Xi leaving the national team. Wei Shihao isn't foolish; making it to the World Cup is what truly matters! Suddenly, I remembered a movie called "Please Praise Me!" Wei Shihao may not necessarily need "praise," but his transformation reflects a personal awakening that benefits the overall atmosphere of the national team. Ivan Kozlovic rarely singles out individual players for praise, but he did praise Wei Shihao. On January 15th, according to reports from Dongti, recently Wei Shihao, as a mainstay of the current squad,…

It's been a while, but the Chinese Super League (CSL) has once again acquired a top European international player, bringing new hope to the league on the eve of the establishment of the China Football Association Professional League (CFA PL). Dalian Yiben, newly promoted to the CSL, has confirmed the signing of Alemi, the current absolute starting midfielder for North Macedonia. This is another rare European national team star for Chinese football, and he can be considered the next Stanicu for the CSL! In his last four UEFA Nations League matches, Alemi started and played the full game, helping North Macedonia achieve four consecutive victories. In particular, against Armenia, he contributed one assist and one goal, creating two goals alone, with five statistics ranking first in the game, earning him the title of best player for that match. He is indeed a core-level midfielder for this North Macedonian team. Furthermore, among all players in the current UEFA Nations League season, his tackles, successful ground challenges, and number of fouls received rank first among all North Macedonian players, surpassing many top European stars. His form and abilities are truly rare and valuable among current CSL foreign players. The CSL has not often managed to bring in active European national team stars, especially midfield core-level foreigners, which were more common during the golden age of CSL football. Back then, players like Witsel and Carrasco were household names as world-class stars, and their impact was evident. In the post-golden age of football, it is indeed rare and remarkable to be able to attract…

Recently, according to domestic football media reports, Beijing Guoan was originally preparing to introduce local defensive midfielder Liao Jintao, but he has been preemptively signed by Dalian Yingbo. Liao Jintao has started playing for Dalian Yingbo, which many fans find very regrettable. In response, Yang Tianying, a reporter following Guoan, stated that the club had never contacted Liao Jintao and that they have already set their sights on a new target for strengthening the defensive midfield position locally. Yang Tianying revealed that this new signing is much younger than Liao Jintao and is also a rising star who has previously been selected for the national team. Although Yang Tianying did not disclose the name of the new defensive midfielder for Guoan, informed fans have revealed that this midfielder is Li Ruiyue, the main player of Shanghai Jiading Hui Long, with a style similar to that of Wu Xi, the former captain of Shanghai Shenhua, capable of both attacking and defending. Li Ruiyue, born in 2006, has previously been selected for the national youth team coached by Yang Chen. After Shanghai Jiading Hui Long launched a youth storm, Li Ruiyue gradually began to gain stable playing time in the China League One. Many fans were surprised by Guoan's decision to sign the 19-year-old Li Ruiyue. After all, Li Ruiyue's fame and potential are quite ordinary, and he would not be able to make an immediate impact upon joining Guoan. However, those familiar with Guoan's transfer strategy know that the club always tends to sign players that leave fans scratching their heads.…

National Football Team's New Leader? Wei Shihao's Major Transformation: Leading Support for the Coach + Setting an Example, Ivan Praises Him Individually On January 15th, Beijing time, according to the "Evening News" report, the national football team coach Ivan Kovic is very satisfied with Wei Shihao. Wei Shihao is already 29 years old and no longer young. Although he criticized the Guangzhou team and caused dissatisfaction among many fans, on the field, he is really becoming more and more mature and has become a help to the national team. As a "middle-aged" player in this national team, Wei Shihao sets an example by taking the lead in implementing the requirements of the coaching staff and supporting the head coach, playing a good role in transmitting, helping, and leading. According to the "Evening News," Ivan rarely praises a single player individually, but he is different with Wei Shihao, showing that he is satisfied with him. Wei Shihao's major transformation is not only a personal improvement but also reflects from the side that the Chinese Football Association's focus on ideological work in recent times has been effective, and the overall atmosphere of the team is getting better and better. It seems that Wei Shihao has the potential to become the new leader of the national football team. He will be entering his thirties in April this year, and it is indeed time for him to take on his responsibilities.

In Haikou, the entire squad of the national football team number 9 has been assembled. Subsequently, under the leadership of head coach Ivan, they officially embarked on their winter training, fully immersing themselves in preparation for upcoming events. The recently announced squad list includes a total of 32 players who have qualified for selection. However, Fernandinho did not report for duty, resulting in an actual arrival count of 31 players. Apart from a handful of players over 30 years old, the majority of the players are quite young. Several players, like Hou Yongyong, are even making their first selection into the national team. After two days of training, journalists visited the national team's training base in Haikou to conduct interviews with Wei Shihao and Hu Hetao. The journalists posed the same question to both of them: what is the atmosphere within the national team? Since Ivan took office recently, he has implemented extensive changes to the team's roster, promoting many young players. Taking the current lineup as an example, the number of players from Guoan accounts for nearly half, which is why the journalists raised this related question. With the departure of older players and the continuous influx of new young players, there has been a significant change in the team's playing style. Although the players still have technical shortcomings, they show more determination and spirit. For instance, during the home match against Japan, despite being technically inferior, they managed to score a goal in open play and even made the Japanese team look quite embarrassed at times. In the…

Congratulations! A former core member of the national football team is set to join Qingdao Hainiu, reuniting with Li Xiaopeng and taking responsibility for free kicks. Li Xiaopeng and Hao Junmin's partnership has earned a perfect score from me! 💯 Qingdao Hainiu has recently made big news, shaking up the entire football circle! Former national football team head coach Li Xiaopeng has arrived in Qingdao, and even more excitingly, his "old partner" Hao Junmin is also joining! This is like a "royal flush" combination that could stir up a storm in the CSL, right? This couple, I'm hooked! Li Xiaopeng, our pride in Qingdao! This time, returning home to coach is truly a triumphant return! It's said that he has a true love for his hometown team, not just playing around. He stated that in the new season, it's not just about results but also about building a team with a professional spirit. Well, this level of awareness deserves a thumbs up! Hao Junmin, on the other hand, is the "technical backbone" of Chinese football! Back in the day, he was so stylish on the field, captivating countless fans! Now transitioning to coaching, focusing on set-piece training, his precision is like a "human self-propelled gun"! It's rumored that during his time at Cangzhou Mighty Lions, he had already mastered set-pieces, and now Qingdao Hainiu has found a treasure! These two are old acquaintances! They have collaborated before at Shandong Taishan and Wuhan Yangtze River, with seamless cooperation! Now reuniting again, their chemistry is enough to get anyone excited! Qingdao Hainiu,…

It is well-known that recently, the national team's first training session for 2025 is underway. We are aware that this training is primarily aimed at addressing deficiencies in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers in March. During this training, the national team has called up a massive squad of 32 players, with only two naturalized players, Hou Yongyong and Fernandes. However, due to personal reasons, Fernandes did not report to the national team, which has caused much dissatisfaction and questioning among fans. Nevertheless, we do not need to dwell on Fernandes as time passes, and the national team is accelerating the naturalization procedures for Serginho and Little Oscar. If these two players complete their naturalization, it is likely that Fernandes' position in the national team will be lost. The addition of Serginho and Little Oscar will further intensify the competition for starting positions in the national team. Among them, the players affected include not only Fernandes but also Wei Shihao, who may become a victim. It should be noted that both Serginho and Little Oscar are offensive players, and their positions are in the midfield. Therefore, once they complete their naturalization procedures before March and can represent the national team in the World Cup qualifiers, changes in the starting lineup will occur in the midfield positions. In fact, in the past six World Cup qualifier matches, we can summarize that the starting forwards were Wu Lei + Zhang Yuning in the first round, Wu Lei + Fernandes in the second round, Zhang Yuning + Fernandes in the third round, Zhang…

A focus match in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League second-tier league saw Chinese Super League team Zhejiang FC host Singapore's Lion City Sailors at home. Before the game, Zhejiang FC had only three points with one win and four losses, ranking last in the group. Lion City Sailors, on the other hand, had seven points with two wins, one draw, and one loss, placing them second. In their first-round encounter, Zhejiang FC lost 0:2 to Lion City Sailors away from home. For Zhejiang FC, this game was crucial as only a victory could keep their hopes of qualifying alive; a loss would mean saying goodbye to the AFC Champions League second-tier league. For this match, Zhejiang FC, stationed at the Huanglong Stadium in Hangzhou, lined up in a 4-2 formation. The goalkeeper was Zhao Bo, with the four defenders from left to right being Sun Guowen, Lucas Pozinolo, Wang ?, and Wang Dongsheng. The four midfielders were Gu Bin, Wu Wei, Cheng Jin, and Li Tixiang, with the double forwards being Gao Di and Evra. Substitutes such as Frank, Sun Zheng'ao, Wang Yudong, Liang Nuoheng, and Ousmane were waiting on the bench. After 90 minutes of fierce competition, Zhejiang FC, trailing 0:2, did not give up. They showed a do-or-die attitude, launching a massive offensive at home and fighting tenaciously until the end. They scored four consecutive goals to achieve a thrilling 4:2 comeback victory over Lion City Sailors at home. This victory demonstrated the team's spirit, showcased their style, maintained the reputation of the Chinese Super…

Beijing Guoan, a major team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), has encountered significant trouble as they face a transfer ban from FIFA. This decision has sent shockwaves throughout the Chinese football community, with fans buzzing about the implications more than during the festive season. The ban is no laughing matter; it directly affects Beijing Guoan's ability to acquire new players and could even jeopardize their participation in the next CSL season! What's the reason behind this? It all boils down to unpaid wages of a former foreign player. Imagine working hard in a foreign land only to find your paycheck hasn't arrived on time. It's akin to dining at a restaurant, finishing your meal, and then trying to leave without paying – would the owner be pleased? FIFA's intervention serves as a stern reminder to Beijing Guoan: debts must be repaid, it's as simple as that! With the ban in place, Beijing Guoan's plans to bolster their squad with strong foreign signings for the new season have been thrown into disarray. The uncertainty now extends to adjustments for a potential lineup of 20 players. The situation must feel as sour as drinking three jin of aged vinegar! Worse still, if the wage arrears issue isn't resolved within the stipulated timeframe, Beijing Guoan risks losing their eligibility for the next season – a classic case of "losing both the wife and the soldiers," ending up with nothing. The management at Beijing Guoan must be feeling the heat, scrambling to resolve the issue around the clock. After all, Beijing Guoan is…