Disclaimer: The content and materials below are all sourced from the internet. The author of this article does not intend to target, reflect on any real country, political system, organization, race, individual. Relevant data and theoretical verification are based on online materials. The above content does not represent the author's approval of the laws, rules, opinions, behaviors, and the authenticity of the related materials in the article. The author of this article is not responsible for any problems arising from the above or related issues, nor does it bear any direct or indirect legal responsibility. Hey, fellow football fans, today we have to talk about the Premier League. Do you know? Manchester City, once the ace of the Premier League, the champion with six titles in five years, has been a bit off lately! They've only won one game out of the last ten, and their performance has plummeted like a roller coaster, making people watch with bated breath! Speaking of Manchester City, they used to be the big shot in the Premier League, walking around with swagger, and the fans were so proud. But now? Well, it's really disheartening. So, what exactly is going on here? We need to discuss this properly. First of all, let's talk about "Little Spider" Alvarez. This little guy worked seamlessly with Foden last season, scoring double-digit goals and assists, which was really eye-catching. Then what happened? He just up and left, joining La Liga's Atletico Madrid. This move was great for Manchester City, as they lost a key scorer. Little Spider is doing…

We have already enjoyed 10 days of air in 2025, but the French media Foot Mercato is "a bit slow this year," only now compiling a list of the top 10 highest-paid football players in 2024. The Saudi Professional League, Asia's number one league, has become the undisputed "Gold Football League," with a total of four superstars making it onto the list, dominating half of it. President Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with a staggering income, while Lionel Messi single-handedly supports the entire MLS with his earnings of 124 million euros, ranking second. Both the English Premier League and La Liga have two representatives each on the list, while the German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, and French Ligue 1 have none. Let's take a look together. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with 263 million euros, becoming the highest-paid player in football in 2024. His main income comes from the world's highest salary at Al Nassr, with additional significant earnings from advertising endorsements, reflecting his current influence in the football world; Argentine boss Messi, who is usually low-key, earns mainly from his substantial annual salary and some advertisements. However, if the Ballon d'Or winner were to focus solely on making money, his advertisements would surely be in high demand; Third place goes to Brazilian superstar Neymar, who, while lying on the sidelines and recovering from injuries at Al Hilal, still manages to earn 101 million euros a year, making him a true winner in life. French team's T-Rex Benzema came to the Saudi Professional League to make a fortune,…

According to Sky Sports, Liverpool has included Brentford forward Bryan Mbuemo, valued at 50 million euros and priced at 50 million pounds, on their shortlist and may sign him this year. At the beginning of the season, new Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced questions about his tactical integrity and how much of Liverpool's strong start was due to Jurgen Klopp's legacy. Some claim that the Dutchman grew under the protection of his predecessor, but as Liverpool confidently entered the new year atop the Premier League and Champions League standings, such arguments have become increasingly weak. Klopp's passion and counter-pressing style can be found in this Liverpool team. The visual illusion on the field can give the appearance of Klopp's system, but don't be mistaken; Slot definitely has his own style. Despite the heavy workload and lack of activity in the summer transfer window, he has molded the Anfield team into his own image. Liverpool is now more relaxed, less manic and energetic. They score more goals and concede fewer. This is a hallmark of Slot's style, ensuring the team can raise its intensity to the highest level when needed while also being able to calm down at any time. This summer, Federico Chiesa was signed for an astonishing 12.5 million pounds, but due to injury issues, he has only played four times. With Darwin Nunez's future also uncertain, Liverpool's owner Fenway Group may authorize the signing of a top player this year or even this month. According to Sky Sports, Liverpool plans to sign Brentford forward Mbuemo. Under Thomas Frank's…

This season, Liverpool sits atop the league table, leading second-place Arsenal by six points and leaving last season's Manchester City far behind. In the Champions League, they have maintained an undefeated record and sit at the top of the rankings, truly achieving a double harvest. This success is inseparable from the performance of their midfield trio: McA, Sobos, and Gla. Liverpool has completed a midfield overhaul in just one and a half years. McAlister can be considered one of the top five midfielders in the Premier League. Whether it's organizing and connecting plays or defensive interceptions, he is a skilled player. With him on the field, Liverpool always seems to be unbeatable. His solid playing style is more reminiscent of a seasoned veteran rather than a player who has just turned twenty-six, with a demeanor akin to that of Luka Modric. Sobosloj, handsome and talented, is an indispensable player for Liverpool in his position. His constant movement makes him the most reliable teammate to McA and Gla. His performance is as steady as Toni Kroos, and he will deliver a decisive blow whenever the opportunity arises. Grafenberg is currently the first-choice holding midfielder in the Premier League. Due to Rodri's injury absence, Gla has shown exceptional abilities this season. He possesses a wise mind unlike other black players, handling the ball calmly and making accurate defensive positioning, making him a rare talent. With the support of these three new midfield stars, it is believed that Liverpool will shine brightly this season. The dream of a treble that former head coach…

Mourinho's tenure with the Turkish Super League team Fenerbahce this season has not been going well, and there have also been some conflicts between him and the club. What makes it even more difficult for Mourinho to coach is his relationship with the Turkish Super League officials. Mourinho has repeatedly criticized the Turkish Super League in interviews and public occasions, believing that it is an unprofessional league with many problems in the referees' decisions. These actions have also made Mourinho offend many people here, and recently there have been rumors that Mourinho wants to return to the Premier League. The news reported this time was unexpected, which was that Mourinho wanted to return to Everton in the Premier League to coach. However, the two sides only started contact, but then famous reporter Ben Jacobs also reported a more regrettable news. Famous reporter Ben Jacobs said: "Currently, although Everton has decided to change coaches, after consideration, they have decided not to continue contacting Mourinho. Because the owner of Everton, Friedkin, is the owner of Rome. Their cooperation back then was very unpleasant. So this time he asked the club not to invite Mourinho to coach." This report also made us understand that this Roman owner really hates Mourinho a lot. Even if their group's Everton wants to change coaches now, they refuse to let Mourinho become a candidate. He is completely unwilling to continue any cooperation with Mourinho. Mourinho has indeed offended too many people over the years. As a result, he now wants to return to the top five leagues…

For Arsenal, although the team's recent performance has shown some improvement and the situation in the league standings has improved, considering that there are still obvious weaknesses in the team's lineup and their tactical approach this season is somewhat monotonous, their championship prospects do not look promising. According to British media reports, Arsenal management has made a decision to adjust the squad during the winter transfer window. Several key players will be let go, while the team will also welcome some top-level reinforcements. In the eyes of outsiders, the main reason why Arsenal's offense has been criticized this season is Arteta's obsession with set-piece tactics. The team's offensive goal is to create free kicks and corners in the frontcourt, losing the characteristics of penetrating through short passes, cutting combinations, and quick counterattacks to tear apart the opponent's defense. To achieve this goal, Arteta has focused on recruiting tall players with excellent heading ability in the last two transfer windows. Merino came to the team under such circumstances. However, this tactical approach also brought significant drawbacks, namely that when the efficiency of scoring from set-pieces decreased, Arsenal found it difficult to score enough goals through other means. At the same time, due to the accumulation of many tall and slow midfielders, the midfield operation efficiency was significantly poor. Especially when facing the opponent's fast counterattack, Arsenal's central midfielders and holding midfielders find it difficult to get into position in time, putting great pressure on the backline. Moreover, among Arsenal's current midfielders, whether it is Merino, Jorginho, or Declan Rice who is…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the third round of the FA Cup kicked off, with Fulham playing against Watford, a Championship team, at home. The match was one-sided, and Fulham emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. Muniz, Jimenez, Anosson, and Castagne each scored for Fulham, while Watford's Vata found the net. Many Manchester United fans were also paying attention to this match, as a former United player stood out. Manchester United has suffered a significant loss! They mistakenly trusted Ten Hag: they sold their midfield engine for a pittance, and now he has led his new club to an unbeaten streak of 9 games. In this FA Cup encounter, Fulham had a possession rate of 72%, with 27 shots and 8 on target, while Watford had a possession rate of 28%, with 5 shots and 2 on target. Watford performed significantly better than their opponents, scoring first in the 26th minute through Muniz. In the 33rd minute, Vata scored, helping Watford equalize the score. Watford continued to exert pressure in the second half, scoring three goals. Jimenez converted a penalty, followed by goals from Anosson and Castagne, securing a resounding victory for Fulham and advancing them to the next round. Currently, three teams have advanced in the third round of the FA Cup, including Fulham, Sheffield United, and Everton. In Fulham's resounding victory over Watford, the standout player was Pereira, who joined from Manchester United. Pereira wore the captain's armband for Fulham and completed a remarkable 9 key passes, hit the frame of the goal with a shot, and…

The renewal negotiations between Manchester United and Menu have reached an impasse, which has sparked considerable discussion in the media recently. In particular, a report from the Daily Mail shocked everyone, claiming that Menu's agent demanded a contract with a weekly salary of up to 200,000 pounds from Manchester United. This demand seems excessive, as Menu has just turned 21. Although he has performed well at Manchester United, he is still a young player. When discussing such a high salary, it inevitably raises questions. Some netizens expressed, "Menu has potential, but getting a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds does seem a bit excessive." This makes people think: How can a young player who has played in the Premier League for less than three seasons and only contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in 39 Premier League games dare to ask for such a high salary? According to Menu's current performance, there is indeed a significant gap compared to top players of the same age. Compared to the level of other England internationals, Menu's performance on both offense and defense is not significantly outstanding. As for the report by the Manchester Evening News, although it also mentioned that Menu's renewal negotiations encountered obstacles, it did not reveal the salary figure he requested. Everyone can see that the renewal issue between Menu and Manchester United seems to be more than just a simple salary negotiation. Whether Manchester United is willing to renew Menu with such a high salary may need to consider the club's overall strategy. Some netizens suggested, "If Menu really…

Just now, FIFA officially announced the latest football club rankings. Liverpool still ranks first, with their outstanding performance in various competitions this season, they still scored 2037 points in this issue. Judging from the current situation, Liverpool has a good chance of winning the top spot in the rankings and several heavyweight championships at the same time this season. If they can achieve this, it will be another peak for the team in recent years. In second place is Inter Milan, who are also quietly improving their coefficient points. They scored 2018 points in this issue, further narrowing the gap with Liverpool. Inter Milan currently has a good performance in Serie A and the Champions League. It should be noted that this is still under the condition that the main striker Lautaro is in poor form. If the team can adjust well in the second half of the season, they have the strength to overthrow any strong team. In third place is Real Madrid, who scored 1999 points in the new issue. Real Madrid seems to have been using the same script in recent seasons, starting the season poorly, gradually falling into decline, and then reversing the situation in various competitions, finally making a championship speech. This season seems to be the same again, after losing several key battles in a row, leading to an unfavorable ranking in the league and the Champions League. The team quietly took control with a winning streak. In today's La Liga, Real Madrid's ranking is even higher than Barcelona, which was in hot form…

In order to strengthen their midfield, Premier League giants Manchester City have been scouting for potential transfer targets worldwide. Recently, they have set their sights on Lazio's midfield prodigy, Roberto Rovella. According to the latest report from Rome's authoritative local media, "Il Messaggero," Manchester City is planning a significant move, hoping to secure Rovella's services in the upcoming winter transfer window for a hefty price tag of up to €40 million. This would allow them to quickly fill and enhance the gap in their midfield strength. Rovella, only 23 years old this year, is a rising star of Italian football and has already become a new member of the Italian national team. Since his debut, he has attracted the attention of many European giants with his comprehensive technical abilities and outstanding vision on the field. His football intelligence, precise passing, and excellent positional sense evoke memories of Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo. Due to his technical characteristics being similar to Real Madrid's Luka Modric, and also bearing a resemblance, he has been dubbed the "new Modric" in the football world, reflecting the high recognition he receives from the outside world. After joining Juventus, Rovella has been loaned out to other teams continuously and is currently on loan at Lazio. This season, his performance at Lazio remains impressive, making him an indispensable part of the team's midfield. With a pass success rate of over 90%, he contributes key passes several times per game on average, and also performs well defensively, successfully intercepting opponents' attacks multiple times, demonstrating a maturity and stability…