The "earthquake" in Chinese football is not far away as we enter 2025. According to multiple media figures and journalists, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) will announce the entry list within a week, with the names of Guangzhou FC and Cangzhou Mighty Lions likely absent. This month, the CFA has published twice the list of clubs that have completed debt repayment, with all teams from China's three-tier league successfully passing. However, after these two lists were announced, many teams received complaints, among which Guangzhou FC and Cangzhou Mighty Lions received the most, also having the greatest impact. Guangzhou FC faced public confrontations from former players like Wei Shihao, while Cangzhou Mighty Lions was questioned by ten players. Naturally, these two clubs became the focus of the CFA's investigation. This week, Cangzhou Mighty Lions released a statement claiming that the team had raised sufficient funds. However, the timing of the funds' arrival was one day later than the stipulated deadline. According to regulations, the CFA cannot allow Cangzhou to pass the entry. As a result, the Cangzhou Mighty Lions players collectively appealed to the CFA for leniency. Media figure Miao Yuan revealed that the CFA will announce the final entry list within a week. "We will see what the final entry list for the three-tier leagues looks like in the coming week; everyone can wait and look forward to it." However, the list may not include the names of Cangzhou and Guangzhou FC. Journalist Li Xuan emphasized, "So far, there is no news that Cangzhou Mighty Lions might pass the entry,…

The most important thing for Liaoning team next is to reach a deal with Guangzhou team. In the CBA league's 2024-2025 season, the implementation of the four-section seven-foreign aid use policy has caused chaos in the league standings. Even strong teams like Liaoning Ben Gang, Guangdong Hongyuan, Beijing Beiqi, and Xinjiang Yili have not dared to say that they will win the CBA championship this season. It should be noted that Liaoning team has won three consecutive championships in the past three seasons under the coaching of head coach Yang Ming, creating a grand cause of the Liaoning team dynasty by taking advantage of the weak front line of Guangdong team, the empty interior of Zhejiang Guangsha team, and the lackluster backcourt of Xinjiang team. However, in the new season when Liaoning team was striving for its fourth consecutive championship in team history, due to the unexpected injuries of core players such as Zhao Jiwei and Zhang Zhenlin, coupled with the failure to find a suitable foreign aid for the team's tactical system, the team's performance fell into a trough, and at the worst time, it successively lost to Shanxi team, Jilin team, and Beijing team, swallowing the bitter fruit of three consecutive defeats. Although tonight, with the support of Wells scoring 50 points, Liaoning team ended Xinjiang team's four-game winning streak while also helping the team win a tough victory that is beneficial to the ranking of the standings, the cruel reality is that Liaoning team is about to face a devilish schedule against Guangdong team, Beijing team, and…

Shanghai Shenhua is set to undergo significant changes during the winter break, not only by reinforcing their squad with new signings but also by overhauling their existing roster to optimize it. It is reported that the club is planning a major overhaul, with many underperforming players potentially facing the axe.‌ As anticipated by the media, Shanghai Shenhua recently announced that four key players' contracts have expired and will not be renewed, effectively discarding these four individuals. They are Cao Yunding, Malele, Jin Yangyang, and Xu Yougang. Additionally, a former Evergrande prodigy, Wen Xiaojian, faces an even harsher fate as his contract has been terminated prematurely.‌ Cao Yunding, a veteran player at 35, has seen a decline in physical capabilities and competitive form due to age. After the arrival of Slutsky in the 2024 season, he gradually lost his place, only making seven substitute appearances, failing to meet the team's high-intensity match requirements. Hence, it is reasonable for Shenhua not to renew his contract. Despite scoring 36 goals in 67 matches over two seasons, foreign striker Malele missed a staggering 28 goal-scoring opportunities, lacking the ability to seize chances in front of goal, leading to the club's frustration with him.‌ Jin Yangyang's removal is primarily due to the rise of young talents like Jiang Shenglong and Zhu Chenjie, causing him to lose his starting position and become dispensable. Statistics show that in the 2024 season, he was reduced to a mere decoration, without any Chinese Super League appearances, making it natural for him not to receive a renewal from Shenhua. Xu…

Translation of the article content into English: The fifth round of the CBA regular season has concluded, with the exception of the match between Guangzhou and Tianjin. After five rounds of fierce competition, each team has gradually settled into a rhythm. The new season has seen a change in the foreign player policy, leading to an increasing reliance on foreign players by the teams. Among the top 50 scorers, 36 positions are occupied by foreigners. This trend is evident within individual teams as well; seven teams have their top three scorers entirely made up of foreigners, while ten teams have two of their top three spots filled by foreigners. Only three teams have two domestic players among their top three scorers, which reflects the current state of the CBA. Specific details are as follows: Liaoning's top three scorers: Fergie with 28 points, Shajuek with 17.2 points, and Aqiu'er with 14.8 points. Honestly, Liaoning relies completely on foreigners, with Han Dejun being the best-performing domestic player. Guangsha's top three scorers: Little Barry Brown with 27.4 points, Hu Jinqiu with 24.4 points, and Knight with 19.2 points. Hu Jinqiu is the only domestic player in the top ten scorers. Shanghai's top three scorers: Wang Zhelin with 21 points, Walters with 20.6 points, and Wilson with 15.4 points. Shanghai's foreign players are not performing well, but Wang Zhelin still has the ability to be in the top three. Guangdong's top three scorers: Hu Mingxuan with 20.8 points, Gillenwater with 20.4 points, and Barton with 15 points. Guangdong's foreign players are also underperforming, but…

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 23rd round of the CBA, the following players were considered to have performed poorly: Zhang Ning (Shanxi): In a close game where Shanxi narrowly defeated Zhejiang Guangsha by 2 points, Zhang Ning was a key offensive player for Shanxi. However, he was ejected from the game with two technical fouls after committing a senseless arm-clamp foul in the fourth quarter with 7 minutes and 39 seconds remaining, at which point Shanxi was only trailing by 1 point. Zhang Ning had a poor performance overall, scoring no points in the first quarter, 2 points in the second quarter, and 6 points in the third quarter. He finished the game with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 fouls, and 4 turnovers. Knight, Carlton, Hu Jinqiu, Sun Minghui (Guangsha): Knight struggled offensively, shooting 2 out of 10 and scoring only 6 points. Carlton went scoreless from the field, relying on free throws for his 4 points. Hu Jinqiu had an uncharacteristically quiet game, not attempting a shot in the first quarter and finishing with 0 points. Sun Minghui also had a low-scoring game, with only 3 points in the first half. Despite improving in the second half, both players had multiple turnovers, with Sun Minghui missing a crucial shot at the end of the game that could have tied the score. Fan Ziming (Beijing), Zhu Mingzhen (Nanjing), Zeng Fanri (Nanjing): Beijing narrowly won against Nanjing by 1 point. Fan Ziming had a disappointing game, scoring only 4 points and struggling defensively. Zhu Mingzhen missed a layup opportunity at the end…

In the CBA league's 2024-2025 season, the implementation of the four-quarter seven-foreign aid usage policy has caused chaos in the league standings. Even strong teams like Liaoning Bensteel, Guangdong Hongyuan, Beijing Beiqi, and Xinjiang Yili have not dared to say that they will definitely win the CBA championship this season. It should be noted that in the past three seasons, under the coaching of head coach Yang Ming, Liaoning Team seized the opportunity of Guangdong Team's weak front line, Zhejiang Guangsha Team's empty interior, and Xinjiang Team's lackluster backcourt, winning the team's historic three consecutive championships and creating the grand cause of Liaoning Team's dynasty. However, just as Liaoning Team was striving for a new season towards its fourth consecutive championship, due to the unexpected injuries of core players such as Zhao Jiwei and Zhang Zhenlin, coupled with the failure to find a suitable foreign aid for the team's tactical system, the team's performance fell into a trough. At the worst time, they successively lost to Shanxi Team, Jilin Team, and Beijing Team, suffering three consecutive defeats. Although tonight, with Wells scoring 50 points, Liaoning Team ended Xinjiang Team's four-game winning streak and also helped the team win a tough victory that was beneficial to the ranking of the standings, the harsh reality is that Liaoning Team is about to face a devilish schedule against Guangdong Team, Beijing Team, and Zhejiang Guangsha Team. It is difficult to imagine how much physical energy Liaoning Team can still consume after fighting Xinjiang Team? In this regard, the prophecy that Liaoning Team is…

The entry process is nearing completion, and finally good news has arrived: Guangzhou Team has been saved. The team has reached a settlement with the players who were owed wages, and it now appears that Guangzhou Team will not be disbanded for the time being, having narrowly escaped another crisis. This time, Guangzhou Team must thank players like Wei Shihao and Yang Liyu, who did not want to destroy the team and were willing to negotiate. Previously, after the Football Association announced the second batch of debt repayment list, former Guangzhou Team players such as Wei Shihao voiced their opinions on social media platforms. At that time, they were not as aggressive as other teams' wage-seeking players; instead, they targeted the Football Association, hoping that it could play a mediating role. It now seems that they still have feelings for the team and are willing to give Guangzhou Team a way out. Moreover, Guangzhou Team has indeed done a lot of work in the past, holding offline special sales events and negotiating with Cannavaro. At that time, Cannavaro withdrew his appeal to FIFA, and now, the players he valued most at Guangzhou Team—Wei Shihao, Yang Liyu, and Yan Dinghao—would obviously not make things too difficult for Guangzhou Team. It is most likely that Guangzhou Team was previously too busy to communicate with its meritorious players in time, leading to subsequent misunderstandings. Additionally, there have recently been rumors that Guangzhou Team is selling its main goalkeeper, Huo Shenping, with Zhejiang Team possibly becoming his new home, which would require a transfer…

It was assumed that after a three-game losing streak, Liaoning team would bounce back with a victory against Fujian and, with their morale boosted, would easily defeat Guangzhou, a lower-tier team in the league, even without extensive rotation. However, Liaoning struggled throughout the game, with the score difference hovering around single digits. Consequently, Coach Yang Ming hesitated to bring on Zhao Lüzhou and Zhang Junhao, sticking to a seven-man rotation. Despite brief appearances by Yu Zechen, Li Huyi, and Zhang Chenzhifeng, Liaoning still relied on the individual prowess of 33-year-old foreign player Wells and 38-year-old veteran Han Dejun to secure a narrow victory over Guangzhou with two free throws in the last nine seconds of the final quarter. But can such an extreme approach sustain Liaoning's chances for revenge against Xinjiang upon returning home? Guangzhou has proven to be a formidable opponent this season, despite their overall record and ranking lagging behind Liaoning. As reigning champions, Liaoning had previously double-killed Guangzhou, boasting superior individual skills, lineup configuration, and psychological advantage. It was expected that after receiving criticism for only giving Wang Lanchen one minute of playtime against Fujian, Coach Yang would make significant changes to avoid overworking key players. However, with the departure of big foreign player Tu Lei and the recent return from injury of Zhang Chenzhifeng, the veterans were already exhausted. Ideally, core players should not exceed 30 minutes of play to maintain energy for the upcoming match against a spirited Xinjiang team. Yet, only Wang Lanchen played nearly 31 minutes, a decision made due to the unavailability…

CBA League welcomes a focus battle, Guangzhou Dragon Lions men's basketball team at home against Liaoning men's basketball team. This game is witnessed by Shi Qiang Guo, the head coach of China men's basketball team. Besides observing players, Coach Guo has feelings for both teams. Throughout the game, the two teams fought fiercely, and the score was never pulled apart. The game continued until the last turn, Warren failed to make the final shot, and Liaoning men's basketball team narrowly defeated Guangzhou men's basketball team with a score of 98:97. Guangzhou men's basketball team had five players scoring in double figures, with Warren scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, but also had a staggering 9 turnovers! Li Xiangbo scored 13 points, Crawford 12 points and 6 rebounds, Zhang Xingliang 12 points, and Jiao Boqiao 10 points. Liaoning men's basketball team also had five players scoring in double figures, with Wells scoring 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, Han Dejun 18 points and 11 rebounds, Li Xiaoxu 15 points, Fergie 12 points and 7 rebounds, and Wang Lanqin 10 points and 6 rebounds. Liaoning men's basketball team started the game with three mid-to-long-range shots, all successful. Liu Yancheng hit a corner three-pointer, and Jiao Boqiao scored a single-handed layup, and the two teams were in a stalemate from the start of the game. Fergie made a fast break, and Zhang Xingliang hit a difficult three-pointer with a screen. The high-intensity confrontation caused both teams to make many mistakes. Warren missed three times, turned the ball over,…