Currently, the CBA league is in full swing, with the regular season already halfway through. However, the top eight situation is not yet clear, as the records are quite close, indicating a competitive and diverse landscape in the new season. This is what the management hopes to see, as it is more interesting than a single team dominating. This diversity is largely due to the foreign player policy, with many teams having at least 3-4 foreign players on reserve, and some teams having replaced 7-8 foreign players so far. This has put significant economic pressure on the teams, with nearly all CBA teams suffering losses in the past two years, and some teams' annual profits not even covering the salaries of their foreign players. Since last season, Guangzhou Men's Basketball Team has been struggling financially, selling off key players one after another. With Cui Yongxi choosing to pursue the NBA, the team officially entered a rebuilding phase. However, to maintain viewership, they signed Guo Ailun, who is highly popular despite being in the twilight of his career and frequently plagued by injuries. Guo Ailun remains an outstanding player and one of the top ten guards in the CBA, but more importantly, he is one of the most popular players in the league. During the offseason, Guangzhou also signed former top star Ding Yanyuhang, making them a team with average strength but top-level attention. Currently, Guangzhou is at the bottom of the league standings due to severe injury problems and incomplete personnel. They have suffered 11 consecutive losses, and in the…

As we enter 2025, the survival status of various clubs has once again become a focal point for external attention, especially several key clubs that have long been the focus of fans' hearts. Although everyone does not wish to see the dissolution of clubs, it is regrettable that we will not see some old friends in the 2025 season. With the release of the Chinese Football Association's entry list, three clubs will not participate in the new season, including the veteran team Guangzhou FC, which has reached the pinnacle of domestic football on multiple occasions. However, due to operational issues, the team has been on a downward trajectory in recent years, struggling in the China League One for the past two seasons. Looking back at Guangzhou FC's history, it can be traced back to the 1950s, giving the team a 70-year history that has witnessed the development of domestic football. The team became widely known to the outside world in 1993 when the Sun God Group invested in the club, marking the beginning of professional operations. During the Jia-A period, Guangzhou FC's performance was average, mainly in an accumulation phase. Even after entering the Chinese Super League (CSL), Guangzhou FC's presence was not significant, sometimes even playing in the China League One. It wasn't until the 2010 season that Guangzhou FC received massive investment, upgraded its lineup, and achieved the goal of promotion to the CSL in the 2011 season. Subsequently, Guangzhou FC embarked on a high-end mode with continuous high investment. The club entered a glorious period of "seven…

During the game between Guangzhou and Qingdao men's basketball teams, with 1 minute and 30 seconds left in the second quarter, Guangzhou's interior player Jiao Boqiao suffered an ankle sprain. Post-game examination revealed that Jiao Boqiao had "minor bone marrow edema in the medial malleolus of the right ankle; suspected rupture of the tibiofibular ligament and tibiotarsal ligament; suspected rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament; and damage to the calcaneofibular ligament and tibioscapular ligament." It is worth noting that this is not the first time Jiao Boqiao has been injured this season, and he seems to have the attributes of a glass man. As the absolute core of Guangzhou's interior, after Jiao Boqiao's injury, the team's interior rotation will become even more tense. Considering the severity of Jiao Boqiao's injuries, including ligament ruptures and bone marrow edema, it will take at least three to four months for recovery, effectively ending his season early. Given Guangzhou's performance this season, the club will not rush Jiao Boqiao back into action. Additionally, due to this injury, Jiao Boqiao will miss the upcoming Chinese men's basketball window period matches, missing another opportunity to improve himself. This season, Jiao Boqiao has shown significant improvement, becoming increasingly efficient in finishing under the basket and developing an outside three-point shot, averaging 1.3 three-pointers per game. As a center, Jiao Boqiao's playing style is becoming more comprehensive. To date, he averages 28.4 minutes per game, contributing 13.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 44.9%. In his most outstanding game of the season, Jiao…

On the evening of January 6th, Beijing time, Guangzhou FC, the "8-time champions" of the Chinese Super League, announced that due to heavy historical debts and insufficient funds raised for repayment, they ultimately failed to make the entry list of the Football Association and declared their withdrawal from China's professional football league. After the official dissolution of Guangzhou FC, former player Wei Shihao was criticized by many fans on the "hot search" for his controversial behavior last month when he questioned the eligibility of Guangzhou FC for entry into the Football Association. Many Guangzhou FC fans blamed Wei Shihao for the club's dissolution, accusing him of being an "ingrate" and ungrateful. In response, famous journalist Song Chengliang also commented on this matter, believing that Wei Shihao was somewhat wronged for being chased and scolded by Guangzhou fans, after all, his report was not the fundamental reason for Guangzhou FC's dissolution. Song Chengliang bluntly stated: "Actually, there is no necessary connection. The spokesperson for the Chinese Football Association clearly stated in an interview with the official media that the management level of the Football Association does not recognize your Guangzhou FC's ability to repay debts in the future, so they did not allow you to pass the entry." However, the famous reporter also frankly said that after reporting on his old club, Wei Shihao's current situation is also very embarrassing, which is of no benefit to him and may even result in a lose-lose situation: "Of course, for Wei Shihao and others, it's quite awkward now. Originally, there was at least…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association officially announced the admission list for the 2025 season of China's professional football three-level league. The "eight-time champion" Guangzhou team did not obtain the qualification for admission, and the other two teams that failed to gain admission were the Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Hunan Xiangtao. Among them, the Guangzhou team is undoubtedly the most regrettable. The Guangzhou team was established in 1954 and has won a total of 17 championship trophies since the professionalization of Chinese football, including eight Chinese Super League titles, two AFC Champions League titles, two FA Cup titles, four Super Cup titles, and one Chinese League One title. From Sun God to Geely, Xiangxue, Ri Zhi Quan, Guangyao, and then Evergrande, back to the name Guangzhou team, the Guangzhou team has experienced relegation from Jia A, relegation battle in Jia B, promotion to the top league, involvement in match-fixing relegation, and later becoming the eight-time champion of the Chinese Super League and winning the AFC Champions League twice, accumulating a huge fan base over the years. Previously, due to serious problems with the parent company's operations and heavy debts, the Guangzhou team could only rely on young players from the Evergrande Football School to compete in the league in recent years. Last season, the Guangzhou team finished third in the Chinese League One, just one step away from promotion. In the last home game of last season at Huadu Stadium, fans held up a banner reading "Only 30 years away from a century-old team with pure bloodline."…

In the 27th round of the CBA regular season, Qingdao defeated Guangzhou 103-90, securing their third consecutive victory and ranking fifth with a record of 18 wins and 9 losses, having played one more game than some teams. Guangzhou suffered their 11th consecutive loss, with a total record of 6 wins and 21 losses, placing them 17th. Sichuan lost to Fujian 127-132 after overtime, with both teams deciding the outcome through an extra period. Despite the combined 86 points from Sichuan's two foreign players, they still lost the game. Sichuan has now lost four games in a row, with a total record of 7 wins and 20 losses, ranking tenth. Fujian secured their third win of the season, placing them 20th. Qingdao's injury situation has been greatly alleviated. In the past two games, they have defeated Sichuan and Shanxi, maintaining their position in the top eight. Yang Hanshen, Duan Angjun, and Wang Ruize started the game, with foreign players Miqi and Weisipang also in the starting lineup. Although Smith was on the roster, his chances of playing were slim, as he did not participate in the previous game against Shanxi. Guangzhou had already lost ten consecutive games prior to this match, with three foreign players in action. However, their domestic players' abilities are limited, making it difficult for them to win without Guo Ailun. Guangzhou has only managed six victories so far. The first quarter ended with both teams tied at 26 points each. Qingdao led the second quarter 27-21, taking a 53-47 lead at halftime. The two foreign players…

As of December 19th in the early hours of Beijing time, the second match day of the 19th round of the CBA has concluded with six games determining their winners and losers. The latest league rankings have also been released, showing a change at the top of the CBA standings, with Liaoning in 5th, Guangdong in 8th, Xinjiang in 4th, and Guangzhou at the bottom. The results of the completed six games are as follows: Jilin defeated Liaoning 114-102, Shanxi beat Shandong 98-80, Shenzhen lost to Shanghai 99-103, Tongxi lost to Guangdong 97-112, Beijing won against Jiangsu 112-89, and Xinjiang won against Tianjin 104-83. The CBA standings have been immediately updated, with team rankings changing accordingly, making the championship race even more intense. Notably, Shanxi Fenjiu has become a dark horse this season, currently on a six-game winning streak, accumulating 34 points in 19 rounds to jump to first place. Zhejiang Guangsha, with 33 points, has fallen from the top spot to second. Beijing BAW has ranked third, Xinjiang is fourth, Liaoning is fifth, Shandong is sixth, and Zhejiang Chouzhou is seventh. It's worth mentioning that according to official CBA data, from third-placed Beijing BAW to seventh-placed Zhejiang Chouzhou, these five teams all have the same score of 32 points. The only differences lie in their goal difference and number of matches played. These teams are only two points behind the top team, Shanxi, meaning that just one game could significantly alter the league standings. From first to seventh place, there's actually an opportunity for any of them to challenge…

On January 6th, Beijing time, former Chinese Super League "8-time champion" Guangzhou FC announced its withdrawal from the stage of professional football in China, officially ending its 32-year history of team building. Previously, the Chinese Football Association announced the entry list for the three levels of league for the 2025 season, with 49 clubs obtaining entry qualifications. Among them, Guangzhou FC (China League One), Hebei China Fortune (Chinese Super League), and Hunan Billows (China League Two) were not included. After failing to make the entry list, Guangzhou Club followed Hunan Billows and Hebei China Fortune in announcing its dissolution. The predecessor of Guangzhou Club was the Guangzhou Football Team established in 1954. In January 1993, the Guangzhou City Football Team collaborated with the Sun God Group to become China's first government-enterprise joint-stock professional football club. In 2010, Evergrande Group acquired all the shares of Guangzhou Football Club for 100 million euros, marking the official entry of Guangzhou FC into the Evergrande era. That season, Guangzhou Evergrande was promoted from the China League One to the Chinese Super League. Subsequently, under Evergrande's massive investment, Guangzhou FC won the Chinese Super League championship for seven consecutive seasons, during which world-renowned coaches Marcello Lippi and Luiz Felipe Scolari each led the team to win an AFC Champions League title. In 2018, despite being interrupted by Shanghai SIPG in their bid for an unprecedented eight consecutive Chinese Super League titles, Guangzhou FC reclaimed the championship in 2019, equaling Dalian Shide's record as the team with the most championships in the history of China's top…

On January 6th, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced the list of clubs eligible for the 2025 season, with Guangzhou FC (Chinese Super League), Guangzhou Evergrande (China League One), and Hunan Billows (China League Two) notably absent. A total of 49 clubs have been granted eligibility. The CFA has stated that clubs that failed to obtain eligibility due to wage arrears will be dealt with in accordance with regulations. The official announcement from the CFA listed other matters as follows: (1) Due to some clubs applying for changes in their registered member associations and club names, the CFA will issue a separate notice after the completion of relevant change procedures. (2) For clubs that did not obtain eligibility due to wage arrears, the CFA will continue to follow up and handle them according to relevant regulations. From the CFA's official announcement, it appears that the CFA is indeed serious about dissolving Guangzhou FC and has shown no mercy, directly ordering the team to disband and withdraw from the China League One. The reason given by the CFA for dissolving Guangzhou FC does not hold water. On December 19th last year, the CFA published the second batch of debt repayment lists, showing that all teams in the three levels of professional leagues had completed debt repayments, including Guangzhou FC, Hunan Billows, and Cangzhou Mighty Lions. Former players such as Wei Shihao, Yang Liyu, and Yan Dinghao formed a trio to demand wages, filing complaints against Guangzhou FC for still owing salaries. However, after communication, they have withdrawn their lawsuits. Despite reaching…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association announced the entry list for the 2025 season. Teams not included were Cangzhou Mighty Lions (Chinese Super League), Guangzhou Team (China League One), and Hunan Xiangtao (China League Two). A total of 49 clubs have been granted entry qualifications. After the Guangzhou Team failed to gain entry and faced potential dissolution, many angry fans of the team attacked former player and national team member Wei Shihao's social media account. They left messages under Wei Shihao's previous post questioning the Guangzhou Team's entry, accusing him of being ungrateful and a traitor. Guangzhou Team fans wrote: "Happy now? No one will pay you your back wages now!" "The Guangzhou Team didn't pass the entry, if it dissolves, you won't get a single cent!" "You finally achieved your goal!" "Feeling good?" There were also many fans who supported Wei Shihao: "It's right, we can never tolerate wage arrears clubs!" "Brother Hao did a great and just thing!" In December last year, the Football Association announced the second batch of debt-clearing list, in which the Guangzhou Team successfully made the cut. However, Wei Shihao immediately posted on social media questioning the Football Association: "How did the Guangzhou Team pass the entry?" Subsequently, Yang Liyu and Yan Dinghao, two former Guangzhou Team players, reposted the post and asked the same question. After that, many other players also raised questions about the debt-clearing list through posts or reposts. After Wei Shihao's "uprising," more than ten players who had suffered from unpaid wages spoke out. The clubs involved…