The year 2024 has become a thing of the past, during which the national football team experienced numerous challenges and opportunities. The official authorities also solemnly listed the team's goal-scoring chart for the year. Wu Lei scored 4 goals with his outstanding performance, rightfully ranking at the top, while Bai Helamu and Zhang Yuning also demonstrated their remarkable abilities, each scoring 2 goals. In addition, Wei Shihao, Fernandinho, Xie Weneng, and Lin Liangming contributed to the national team's goals with their own efforts, each scoring 1 goal. It was precisely because of their excellent performances that the national team successfully advanced from the top 36 to the top 18, preserving a glimmer of hope for a direct qualification to the World Cup. On the third day of the New Year, the national team received an exciting piece of news. According to the latest comprehensive reports from domestic media, 27-year-old Zhang Yuning has been targeted by La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, with head coach Diego Simeone personally selecting him to join the team. This decision is closely related to the current lack of a regular center forward within the Atletico squad. If Zhang Yuning successfully signs with Atletico, he will become the first Chinese player in the club's history, and it would also mean that the La Liga stage will welcome the presence of a Chinese player after a gap of 2 years. Looking back two years ago, Wu Lei bid farewell to Espanyol, and since then, there have been no Chinese players in the top five leagues, a situation that…

With the opening of the winter transfer window, the three core players of Premier League leaders Liverpool - Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold - will all be free to negotiate with potential new clubs. Among them, Alexander-Arnold is undoubtedly the most likely to leave, as he has been previously linked with Real Madrid. On January 2nd, Spanish media outlet "As" reported that Real Madrid has made its first offer for Alexander-Arnold during the winter window. However, this offer has been perceived as somewhat "disrespectful" by outsiders. It is reported that Real Madrid's offer for Alexander-Arnold is not the 25 million euros disclosed by British media such as "The Telegraph," but no more than 15 million euros. It should be noted that Alexander-Arnold's current market value on the German "Transfer Market" is as high as 75 million euros, making Real Madrid's offer only one-fifth of his market value. The La Liga giants have also declared that if a deal cannot be reached at this price, they will wait until the summer window to sign Alexander-Arnold for free. It seems that Real Madrid is convinced that Alexander-Arnold will not go anywhere else, reminiscent of their previous move to sign Mbappe for free. The reason why Real Madrid is unwilling to pay a high price for Alexander-Arnold in the winter window is that he is not indispensable to the team. Players like Vazquez, Valverde, and young Asensio can play as right-backs, giving the club some room for maneuver without needing to panic and activate an emergency plan. Currently, the most passive party is…

The registration issue of Olmo has recently attracted the attention of the entire La Liga. Yesterday, Barcelona stated that they had resolved their financial problems and were hopeful of successfully registering Olmo today. However, they are now facing opposition from almost the entire La Liga! Due to their failure to raise the necessary funds before the deadline set by La Liga, Barcelona was unable to register Olmo. Subsequently, La Liga officially removed Olmo's information, meaning he would be unable to play for Barcelona for the next half-season. It was only then that the Barcelona management woke up to the situation and accelerated their efforts to raise the required funds. In the past two days, Laporta sold Barcelona's VIP seats for a "low" price of 100 million euros. Barcelona believes this can solve the registration problem for Olmo. They will explain to La Liga that the reason they were unable to complete the registration before January 1st was due to uncontrollable external factors. Laporta and the Barcelona management held an internal meeting yesterday, and they are very optimistic that the suspense surrounding Olmo's registration will come to an end today. Article 130.2 of the Spanish Football Federation's general regulations can support Barcelona's application. However, these plans of Barcelona are just wishful thinking on their part. According to "El Diario Deportivo," officials from several La Liga clubs believe that Barcelona should not be given special treatment and that La Liga should treat all teams equally. Previously, other La Liga teams have faced similar issues, but players like Okazaki Shinji and others ultimately…

Compared to its neighbors, for trainees of Real Madrid's youth academy, making it into the first team is almost an impossible task. However, Raul Asensio's debut against Osasuna has given many people hope. What's even more surprising is that Asensio not only successfully completed his personal debut but also provided an assist, filling people with expectations that he will surely become a key player in the team's defense in the future. In the four games Asensio started this season, he proved on the field that he could withstand pressure and had the level required for the first team. However, as a product of Real Madrid's youth academy, it was destined that he would not be able to find space in the first team, as there simply is no tradition of using homegrown players here. In fact, Ancelotti's decision to call up Asensio was merely because Alaba, Militao, Carvajal, and Tchouameni were injured, leaving him with no one available for the backline. It had nothing to do with how well Asensio performed. As a result, despite Ancelotti's glowing praise for Asensio's performance, once Tchouameni recovered from his injury, although the Frenchman is just a midfielder, he was clearly more trusted by the Italian coach in the center-back position. The poor kid was quickly relegated to the bench. Asensio's story is also what many young players at Real Madrid will inevitably face. Despite their apparent talent, they quickly fade into obscurity due to a lack of stable playing opportunities, becoming a series of sacrifices.

In the Premier League arena, new stars emerge like bamboo shoots after rain, but few truly stand out quickly. Dean Huysen, the young defensive star of Bournemouth, is one such player who catches the eye. According to the latest report from Spanish media Fichajes, this 19-year-old Dutch defender has caught the attention of Real Madrid, with an English club even setting a price tag of over 60 million euros for him. This figure is undoubtedly astronomical for a 19-year-old defensive player, but Huysen's performance makes people believe that he is fully capable of justifying this price. Since transferring to Bournemouth for 15 million euros a few months ago, Huysen has quickly become a cornerstone of the team's defense, his rapid progress surprising even the management of Bournemouth. Looking back at Huysen's career, his rise was not achieved overnight. When he first joined Bournemouth, he was perhaps seen as a promising young player, but no one expected him to become an indispensable part of the team in such a short time. His debut was not flashy, but as time went on, he gradually demonstrated his abilities in matches. His calm and stable defensive style, along with his excellent tactical intelligence, showed his potential to become a top-class defender. In the first half of the season, Huysen's performance was nothing short of impressive. His consistent play in the backline earned Bournemouth many points. Whether facing challenges from strong teams or maintaining a solid defense against weaker opponents, Huysen could handle it with ease. His defense was not only stable but also full…

According to a report by Lewis Steele, a journalist from the British media "Daily Mail", Ancelotti, a familiar figure to Premier League fans and the head coach of Real Madrid, has become impatient and is urgently urging the club to sign Liverpool defender Arnold to strengthen Real Madrid's defensive capabilities! Let's take a look at the report from journalist Lewis Steele. Ancelotti is accelerating efforts to push Real Madrid to sign Arnold. Given the current situation, this Italian gold medal coach urgently needs Arnold. So what is the attitude of the senior management of Real Madrid? According to a report by the British media "Telegraph", Real Madrid is determined to sign Arnold and is prepared to spend 20 million pounds to force Liverpool to transfer Arnold in January. However, Liverpool believes that Arnold, as the vice-captain, holds a significant position within the team and insists that this English superstar-level defender will not leave Anfield so early. Arnold has performed well this season, with 23 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists for Liverpool, which is considered a highlight in the field of defenders. Arnold, who came through the ranks at Liverpool, became a key player for the club early on. During his time at Liverpool, he won honors such as the Champions League and the Premier League title, also known as the crown prince of Liverpool. Liverpool has been fierce in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season, currently ranking first in the Premier League table with 14 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, and 45 points, likely…

On the first day of 2025, Barcelona experienced a significant setback as two players, Olmo and Victor, were officially deregistered by La Liga, rendering them ineligible to participate in La Liga matches. On January 2nd, AS reported that the entire Barcelona team was left feeling lost and confused about their future. In the final days of 2024, Barcelona made efforts to resolve registration issues for Olmo, appealing twice but having both appeals rejected. Club president Joan Laporta traveled to Dubai with executives to discuss the sale of VIP boxes at the new Camp Nou for the next 20 years. However, Barcelona's financial situation did not meet La Liga's approval, leading to the deregistration of Olmo and Victor on January 1st. AS pointed out that Olmo's deregistration by La Liga had a bomb-like effect, causing strong shockwaves within the Barcelona locker room. On the first day of the New Year at 5 PM, Barcelona began training for the third round of the Copa del Rey. AS revealed that there was a perplexed atmosphere in the locker room, with the possibility of Olmo, one of the most important signings for the 2024-25 season, suddenly disappearing in the second half of the season, a situation that is difficult for both the coaching staff and players to accept. Despite this setback, Barcelona is still working on a solution. The club has contacted the Spanish Football Federation, requesting that they issue participation licenses for Olmo and Victor. The Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España are under the jurisdiction of the federation, while La Liga…

In the first Premier League match of 2025, Arsenal achieved a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory against Brentford, bringing their points tally to 39. However, they still trail the league leaders, Liverpool, by 6 points, despite having played one fewer game. This seemingly small point difference is actually a formidable gap, as Liverpool under the Dutch coach Sloot plays with a fluid offense and an impenetrable defense, demonstrating remarkable stability. After Christmas, while Liverpool's smooth results are noteworthy, the attention-grabbing event is the pursuit of Liverpool players by major clubs during the winter transfer window. The club's key players, Salah, Van Dijk, and Arnold, have yet to renew their contracts, which can be seen as a mistake on Liverpool's part, leading to this situation. Despite Liverpool's optimistic stance, they are undoubtedly anxious, as top clubs like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan have begun their offensive, laying siege to the city. So, Fenway, are you nervous? Salah, the Egyptian Pharaoh, feels comfortable with his status and environment at Liverpool and has expressed his desire to stay. However, until the moment he signs on the dotted line, anything is possible. Paris Saint-Germain, after losing their French forward Mbappe to Real Madrid, has been struggling in the forward line. Enrique has long admired Salah, and at this crucial juncture of contract renewal, PSG has arrived with an aggressive offer. Liverpool offered Salah a two-year contract extension with a weekly salary of 400,000 euros, while PSG provided a more attractive deal: a three-year contract plus a weekly salary of 500,000 euros. This is…

In the fiery battleground of La Liga, a thrilling peak confrontation unfolded. Atlético Madrid faced off against Barcelona, and with their tenacious fighting spirit and exquisite tactics, they staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Barcelona 2-1. This victory, coupled with an impressive 12 consecutive wins across various competitions, propelled them to the top of the La Liga standings. As the opening whistle blew, the Camp Nou stadium erupted in noise. Barcelona, like a fierce tiger emerging from the mountains, quickly seized control of the ball and launched a fierce offensive. Their attacks flowed like clouds and water, with players demonstrating excellent coordination as they continuously assaulted Atlético's defense. Within just 30 minutes, Barcelona found an opportunity, and Pedri's clever shot found the back of the net, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead, much to the delight of the ecstatic home fans. Despite falling behind, Atlético did not panic. They remained steadfast, gradually adapting to the rhythm of the game, like a falcon lying in wait, patiently seeking counterattack opportunities. In the second half, the situation changed dramatically. Atlético awoke from their slumber and unleashed a tidal wave of counterattacks. Álvarez was like a sharp blade, weaving through Barcelona's defense with ease and creating numerous threats. Finally, in the 60th minute, De Paul received a precise pass from his teammate, calmly dribbled past the defenders, and scored to level the match. At this point, the atmosphere at the stadium was incredibly tense, with both sets of fans' hearts pounding in sync with the ball. The game intensified, with both sides exchanging blows without…

In the fiery green battleground of La Liga, the clash between Real Madrid and Sevilla is a visual feast of passion and skill intertwined. As the opening whistle blows, Real Madrid emerges like a ferocious tiger out of the mountains, with fierce attacks. In the 10th minute, Rodrigo moves as agile as a cunning rabbit, weaving through the defense before making a clever pass. Mbappe, understanding perfectly, unleashes a powerful shot that flies like a cannonball into the bottom right corner of the goal. Real Madrid takes the lead 1-0, and the Bernabeu erupts in celebration, the waves of cheers almost lifting the roof off the stadium. Real Madrid scores again through a lightning-fast counterattack. Valverde receives the ball on the edge of the penalty area and without hesitation, unleashes a shot that streaks like a meteor across the moon, grazing the underside of the crossbar and into the net. Fernandez can only watch in awe as the score becomes 2-0. The game takes another turn when Rodrigo, like an artist on the field, makes a slight adjustment after receiving the ball outside the box and unleashes a stunning world-class goal. The ball flies like a guided missile into the top corner, putting Real Madrid ahead 3-0. In the 35th minute, Sevilla's Romero shines, connecting with a precise cross from the flank and leaping high to head the ball into the net, making it 1-3! Real Madrid then scores again through a team effort, with Diaz pushing the ball into the net for a 4-1 lead. At a crucial moment,…