Last season, Beijing Guoan primarily used a double foreign center-back combination: the 30-year-old Mamadou partnered with the 34-year-old Ngadeu. The two were jokingly referred to by Guoan fans as "Bear Big" and "Bear Second." Among them, "Bear Second" Mamadou has already confirmed his departure from Beijing Guoan for the new season, transferring to the newly promoted Chinese Super League team Dalian Yingbo. Meanwhile, "Bear Big" Ngadeu returned to the team yesterday after taking a week off. At the same time, Cameroonian football journalist Claude reported that Ngadeu is negotiating a contract termination with Beijing Guoan. Claude wrote in his report: Ngadeu is unable to complete his contract with Beijing Guoan. His contract with the Chinese club will expire in June 2025. Both parties are discussing a friendly termination agreement. This 34-year-old Cameroonian international, after playing for Beijing Guoan for 2 seasons, hopes to change his environment to play football. This Cameroonian international may return to Europe to play football, with a Belgian club whose identity has not yet been disclosed giving him priority. In addition, in the American Major League Soccer, his name also appeared on the recruitment list of several clubs, including Charlotte Football Club. Currently, Ngadeu, who has returned to China, should soon make a decision for his career. Ngadeu's goal is to find a new home so that he can maintain his position in the national team when the 2025 Africa Cup and the 2026 World Cup are approaching. In the winter window of 2023, Beijing Guoan spent 800,000 euros to bring in Ngadeu from Gent. In…

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…

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…

Here is the translated content of the article: The Best Team of "Captain Tsubasa"‌ Previously, I ranked the best teams from Asia, America, and Europe in "Captain Tsubasa." This time, I will compile an overall best team, still using original characters. Goalkeeper: Genzo Wakabayashi (Japan)‌ He is a highly talented goalkeeper known as "SGGK" (Super Great Goalkeeper), which means he is a "super goalkeeper." He was the first to join the European football scene among Japan's golden generation. His goalkeeping skills are excellent, and very few can score from outside the penalty area against him. He is undoubtedly the strongest goalkeeper, even attracting attention and recruitment from the German Football Association. Defenders (Three Center Backs):‌ Pierre (France): As the captain of France, he possesses high leadership abilities and a strong sense of the big picture. Although he is a forward player, his defensive capabilities are also world-class. In the World Youth Championship, he successively blocked Shingo Aoi, Takeshi Misaki, and Tsubasa Ozora, almost single-handedly shutting down Japan's offense and dragging the game into a penalty shootout. Gentile (Italy): Italy's chief defender, who can lock down Japan's stronger players like Hikaru Kozuki when healthy and can become a starting defender for Juventus. Midfielders:‌ Defensive Midfielder - Miguel (Spain): His power is immeasurable, carrying Spain forward on his own. Upon his debut, he completely sealed off Brazil's king, Nadrezha, leading a relegation-threatened team to victory over the top-placed Real Madrid. He often displays superhuman football skills and can exert supernatural abilities, using spiritual communication. Central Midfielder - Rivel (Sweden): He shone at…

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…

Zhao Xintong Wins 8 Consecutive Victories and Sets a Magical Record with a Perfect 147 January 14th News: The 2025 Snooker European Q-Tour6 has come to a successful conclusion. Zhao Xintong, the champion of the UK Championship, has created a magical record by winning the title with a 4-1 comeback victory over Haidari Nezad. This championship marks Zhao's fourth consecutive title in the European Q-Tour events, an achievement that no one has ever accomplished before. As the first post-90s player to win one of the three major snooker events, the UK Championship, Zhao Xintong is extremely talented and favored by "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, who believes he is the most promising young player to win the World Championship. However, due to well-known reasons, Zhao Xintong was away from the court for a long time. Last September, Zhao officially returned to the court, and his first event was Q-Tour2, where he advanced to the main draw. He then went on to win the championship and scored a perfect 147 in a single stroke. After that, he continued to win two more championships. With his outstanding performance in the European Q-Tour events, Zhao Xintong earned the opportunity to participate in the UK Championship qualifying matches and advanced to the main draw with four consecutive victories, once again demonstrating his strength. In Q-Tour6, Zhao Xintong won his first match 3-0 against Edwin, followed by six consecutive victories to reach the final. The final of the 2024/2025 season European Q Tour6 began at 2 am on January 13th, with Zhao Xintong…

Recently, Beijing Team has made a significant announcement in the transfer market, successfully signing a player who can be considered to have reached the standards of a European powerhouse, and the entire signing process was completed at "lightning speed," taking only 3 days. This transfer move has caused quite a stir in the Chinese Super League (CSL) and has also generated great anticipation among fans for Beijing Team's new season. Let us delve into the details of this remarkable signing process together. Previously, due to the team's unsatisfactory coaching performance, Beijing Team made the decision to change coaches early on. As early as the summer transfer window, the club had basically reached a cooperation agreement with Weiss, but because his team advanced to the Champions League knockout stage and he couldn't spare the time, he ultimately couldn't come to coach, which could be considered a missed opportunity for both sides. By the time of this winter transfer window, the selection of a new coach continued to progress, and former foreign aid, Biella, played a key role in connecting the two parties. He introduced Beijing Team to the renowned coach, Setien. Initially, neither side held high expectations for substantive negotiations, considering Setien's resume of coaching top teams in Europe's five major leagues, the likelihood of such a high-level coach coming to coach in the CSL seemed minimal. However, Beijing Team still showed great sincerity, inviting Setien to Beijing for exchanges despite the uncertain outcome. Setien arrived in Beijing on December 8th, and after arriving, he first visited Beijing Team's home stadium,…

This season in European football, at first glance, it seems that the "big club monopoly" of previous years has not been shaken. However, upon closer observation, one can discover that some smaller clubs are quietly making their presence felt, causing quite a stir. Especially in Serie A, Atalanta - once considered a "dark horse" - is making an extraordinary impact, challenging the status of the traditional top three. After 16 rounds in Serie A, they have firmly secured the top spot, surpassing traditional powerhouses Inter Milan, Juventus, and Milan. Although the season is not yet halfway through, the rise of this non-traditional powerhouse cannot help but make people wonder: could a miracle greater than Bayer Leverkusen's championship be born? Looking back to last year, Leverkusen broke Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga, winning their first-ever Bundesliga title, becoming a pleasant surprise in European football. If Leverkusen's championship brought us a long-awaited shock, then if Atalanta were to win the Serie A title this season, it would be an even more shocking football revolution. After all, compared to Leverkusen, Atalanta's historical background is clearly more "ordinary," and the difficulty of their championship is even greater than last season's pharmaceutical factory. Atalanta's rise is rooted in profound tactical foundations. As a regular mid-table team in Serie A, over the past few seasons, Atalanta has steadily improved under the Giggio tactical system, especially with their eye-catching performance in attack. Coach Gasperini's highly offensive approach makes the team both creative and efficient in attack. Although the team's overall lineup does not have the depth…

Wang Shuang, known as the face of Chinese women's football, finally made her first appearance in the current season's League Cup for Tottenham Hotspur Women. Coming off the bench for only 30 minutes, she demonstrated her exceptional dribbling skills and strategic vision to help control the midfield, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace Women. This win not only secured their advancement to the quarter-finals but also earned her long-awaited applause. However, a question arises: why did it take so long for Wang Shuang, an Asian Footballer of the Year, to make her debut this season? Is it due to insufficient ability or are there other reasons at play? This uncertainty has not only pained Chinese fans but also prompted a reevaluation of the path for Chinese female footballers abroad. Wang Shuang is considered a "golden seed" in Chinese football. Crowned the Asian Footballer of the Year in 2018, she was thrust onto the international stage. The higher one stands, the greater the challenges become. For a national-level star, playing abroad means not only proving one's competitive level but also earning respect for Chinese football. The expectations placed upon her are an invisible pressure. Despite waiting for an opportunity with Tottenham Hotspur Women, Wang Shuang chose to persevere silently, using training to prove herself and actions to declare: "I'm not just here to 'gild the lily.'" It is well-known that Wang Shuang's technical style is agile and delicate, almost unparalleled in Asian competitions. However, on the high-intensity, fast-paced Premier League Women's field, can this style fully integrate?…

In the passionate and challenging arena of the CBA, each season unfolds like an epic tale with new chapters constantly emerging, filled with endless possibilities and surprises. Among these, the rise of the Guangsha team has undoubtedly become one of the most eye-catching narratives of the current season, shining like a brilliant new star in the basketball sky. This season, the Guangsha team has been unstoppable, their outstanding record firmly placing them among the top contenders for the championship. The key factor behind this success is the powerful addition of the towering Serbian giant, Boban Marjanovic, standing at an impressive 2 meters 24 centimeters tall. His arrival was like a whirlwind, stirring up waves within the team and infusing it with a strong and fresh vitality. Before Boban joined, Guangsha's frontline lineup was akin to a crumbling castle, with obvious weaknesses. Even the tallest player on the team, Hu Jinqiu, stood only at 2 meters 10 centimeters, with the rest of the frontline players even shorter. In a fierce match against Shanxi, the atmosphere was as hot as burning flames, with the crowd's cheers rising and falling like waves. Guangsha's disadvantage in rebounding was exposed, making them seem like soldiers retreating on the battlefield. Throughout the game, they had ten fewer rebounds than their opponents. Especially during the critical moments when the game heated up, Liu Chuanxing, standing at 2 meters 25 centimeters, dominated under the basket like a ferocious lion, unstoppable. He grabbed two crucial offensive rebounds in succession, dealing a heavy blow to Guangsha, as if striking them…