For fans, the arrival of the new season is undoubtedly an exciting moment. With the approach of the new season, Guangzhou Team has also ushered in significant changes in the selection of their head coach. Over the past season, Guangzhou Team faced many challenges. The young squad demonstrated a tenacious fighting spirit in the China League One, ultimately finishing 12th. Although the results were not entirely satisfactory, this young team laid a solid foundation for the future. Now, former coaches Liu Zhiyu and Salvador have left one after another, making the position of the new head coach a focus of attention. Among them, Kenji Tomihara stands out as the most anticipated candidate. This experienced Japanese coach, who has coached in China for many years, has a deep understanding of Chinese football and its players. During his tenure at Haikou City, he successfully led the team to avoid relegation, earning consistent praise from fans and media for his outstanding tactical command and personnel deployment capabilities. Fans are filled with anticipation for Kenji Tomihara's joining. They believe that his coaching style and tactical philosophy can inject new vitality into Guangzhou Team, leading them out of difficulties. "Kenji Tomihara has a very deep understanding of the players. He can formulate appropriate tactics based on the characteristics of the players, allowing the team to exert its maximum combat effectiveness," commented one fan. In addition to the fans, industry insiders have also given high praise to Kenji Tomihara. "Kenji Tomihara is an excellent coach with rich coaching experience and tactical concepts. If Guangzhou Team can…

In the long history of Chinese football, if one were to ask who is the most talented player, many fans might not immediately think of Huang Yong - a player from the 93 generation of Jianlibao who went abroad to Brazil and is known as the "Golden Left Foot." Born in 1978 in Jilin, Changchun, Huang Yong can play as a left-back or left midfielder. At the age of 10, he began his training journey at the amateur sports school of the Changchun Bus Factory and was later selected by the Shenyang military unit, thus embarking on his professional career. At that time, Chinese football selection often favored tall and strong players, but Huang Yong, standing only 1.70 meters tall and with a slender physique, stood out among many players with his natural talent and was selected into the Jianlibao youth team. It's no exaggeration to say that he had extraordinary talent. During his time in Brazil, Huang Yong was the hardest-working and longest-training member of the team. Initially just a fringe player, he became an absolute mainstay under coach Horton for the national Olympic team, with even Zheng Zhi having to play as his substitute at left-back. Upon returning from Brazil, Huang Yong joined the relatively unknown and unmarketable Bayi team. Due to his military status and straightforward personality, despite the high salary temptations from outside, he never left even when the Bayi team was relegated to the second-tier league. During his six seasons with the Bayi team, his income may not have matched half a year's salary of…

At the end of 2024, Chinese football has received an exciting piece of news. On December 27th, renowned football veteran Sun Jihai was officially elected as the Vice Chairman of Liaoning Football Association. This appointment aligns with the significant reform policies proposed by Song Kai, the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, infusing new hope into the future development of Chinese football! Recently, Song Kai proposed an important policy at a Chinese football development seminar: retired professional players who do not participate in youth training for a certain number of years will not be allowed to coach professional teams. The introduction of this policy demonstrates the FA's high regard for youth training and reflects the determination to "start from the foundation." In this context, Sun Jihai's appointment can be seen as the best interpretation of this policy. As one of the most influential players in Chinese football history, Sun Jihai's achievements are widely recognized. He won the Jia-A League championship four times, followed Manchester City to win the English Football Championship League title in 2001, participated in the South Korea-Japan World Cup with the national team in 2002, and was even inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2015. These brilliant records have earned him prestige in the international football arena, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino said during his visit to China in October this year, Sun Jihai is undoubtedly a Chinese football legend. However, what truly earns Sun Jihai respect is his dedication to youth training after retirement. During the period when "golden football" was prevalent, he…

In the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Shenhua narrowly missed the championship by a mere one point, which was disappointing but also promising due to the potential shown by the team. Compared to their local rivals, Shanghai Port, Shenhua boasts a younger squad structure that lays a solid foundation for future development. This potential seems even more promising given the loss of Oscar and Balagas from Port! During the off-season, Shenhua embarked on a large-scale squad adjustment. The first move was to part ways with foreign player Malele, with the club posting a farewell letter on social media to thank the meritorious player for his contributions. This decision seemed to signal the start of the team's reorganization, followed by media reports that four players would be leaving the team. Among these four departing players, the most notable is goalkeeper Ma Zhen, who recently became engaged to Fan Zhiyi's daughter. Despite his contract not expiring until 2026, he chose to temporarily leave after only two appearances last season. It is reported that Ma Zhen will join the newly promoted Yunnan Yulong team on loan to seek more playing opportunities. Fernando's situation is somewhat awkward. The player, on loan from Shandong Luneng, has a contract that expires on December 31. Based on his performance in the 2024 season, the possibility of Shenhua renewing his contract is minimal. Worse still, with Cui Kangxi still coaching Shandong Luneng, his path back to his old club is blocked, forcing him to look for a new home. Dai Weijun, once seen as…