Volleyball League Standings: Shanghai Tops, Tianjin Rises to Second, Liaoning Drops into Relegation Zone The flames of the 12th round have reignited once again, and the heroines of Group A are truly "eight immortals crossing the sea, each showing their own powers," dazzling us with their skills and making us shout in excitement! Speaking of the standings, they are the weathervane of the league, and every change after each round tugs at the hearts of thousands of fans. After 12 rounds, Shanghai Bright Dairy has firmly taken the lead with an impressive 28 points, truly "leaving everyone in the dust" and making us all admire. Tianjin Bohai Bank also went all out, with the return of Yao Di, the big sister, it's like "adding wings to a tiger," a three-game winning streak directly propelled them to second place, this momentum is simply "reaching for the sky"! Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel, although still firmly in third place, but in their hearts, there must be some "mixed feelings." With the absence of major players like Gong Xiangyu and Ni Feifan, Tang Xin, the young player, occasionally makes "continuous mistakes," and Wu Mengjie is "both father and mother," exhausted. Even Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua, such a "minnow," dared to challenge, and they lost, which is really surprising! Speaking of Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua, it's "sweet after suffering." Eleven consecutive losses, that's simply "pitiful." But they just don't give up, finally in the 12th round with a 3:2 victory over Jiangsu, won the first victory of the season. The taste of this victory is simply "sweet as…

The 20th round of the Women's Volleyball Super League is set to begin tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the first stage of the playoffs. According to the schedule, the first stage of the playoffs features eight teams divided into two groups, C and D, with each group consisting of four teams participating in a home-and-away round-robin format for a total of six rounds. Today's matches are part of the sixth round, and although the first stage group matches have not yet concluded, the qualification situation for each group has become clear. In Group C, Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel and Shanghai Bright Dairy have secured their spots in the top four by finishing as the top two teams in their group. Similarly, in Group D, Tianjin Bohai Bank and Liaoning Donggang Strawberry have emerged from their group. Following the second stage playoff format, the four qualifying teams will enter Group E, while the remaining four teams will join Group F. The second stage will also consist of a home-and-away round-robin format for a total of four rounds. After these four rounds, the results from both stages will be combined. In Group E, the first-place team will face the fourth-place team, and the second-place team will compete against the third-place team in the semi-finals. Group F will conduct a ranking match for positions 5 to 8. This season is indeed complex, as the results from the regular season's 14 games do not carry over into the playoffs. The specific matchups for tomorrow night are as follows: Group C 15:30 Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua vs…

The winning streak comes to an end, but where does the problem lie? The Shanghai men's basketball team suffered a defeat against Liaoning, revealing three major issues, with the referees also playing a controversial role. The team's 16-game winning streak came to a halt as they lost by just 3 points in the 31st round against Liaoning, falling short of achieving 17 consecutive victories. This highly anticipated and intense match was marred by dramatic moments that left fans with mixed feelings: controversial refereeing decisions repeatedly disrupted the flow of the game; injuries and a lack of core lineup depth made it difficult for Shanghai to compete with Liaoning in the paint; and the confusion in handling crucial plays led to missed opportunities for victory. Is the issue with the team itself or with the CBA referees, who seem to be plagued by long-standing problems? This match was not a simple defeat but more like a comprehensive assessment of the champion Liaoning team and the rising dark horse, Shanghai. It must be said that this season's Shanghai team has truly shown its potential for a remarkable comeback. Who could have imagined that a team that was fighting for playoff qualification last season would go on to achieve 16 consecutive wins? What's even more encouraging is the emergence of young players within the team, especially Li Hongquan and Li Tianrong, who have almost become the two aces of Shanghai's future. Taking this match as an example, despite ultimately losing, Li Hongquan's efficient performance provided some comfort to the entire team, scoring 23…

Here is the translated content of the article: At present, the first stage of the playoffs for the 2024-2025 season women's volleyball league has concluded, with Tianjin, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Liaoning successfully advancing to the top four. Among these teams, the Jiangsu women's volleyball team consists entirely of Chinese players, while the other three teams have introduced foreign players. So, who has been the most successful in recruiting foreign players? And what challenges have each team faced? Let's take a look at the details below: Tianjin Women's Volleyball: Tapiya struggled to integrate into the team system, but local players like Chen Boya gained growth and confidence. Unlike other teams in the Super League, Tianjin also had the task of participating in the World Club Cup this year. Tianjin had to enhance its strength through the introduction of foreign players to compete against high-level clubs like Conegliano. Tapiya was the foreign player Tianjin brought in for the reception position this season. However, not only did Tapiya fail to help the team, but she also put Tianjin in a dilemma. On one hand, Tapiya's strong attacking ability was significantly inferior to that of previous player Vargas. On the other hand, Tapiya did not receive serves, which meant that Tianjin's only strong attacking point, Li Yingying, had to receive serves to support Tapiya. After careful consideration, Tianjin decided to bench Tapiya, and she remained on the sidelines throughout the season, including the World Club Cup. Tapiya's inability to play instead unleashed the potential of local players such as Chen Boya, Yang Yi, Liu…

On the 11th, Liaoning Strawberry Women's Volleyball lost 0-3 to Tianjin Women's Volleyball at home, with scores of 17-25, 23-25, and 24-26. At first glance, these statistics seem to indicate no issues. If you mention that Ding Xia did not start, it might seem strange, but looking at the scores alone suggests that Liaoning played well. Some people say that the second and third sets were close because Tianjin played too relaxedly, allowing Liaoning to catch up. These explanations sound convincing, but let's examine the data to see what it reveals. Tianjin Women's Volleyball statistical results: Li Yingying scored 15 points, with 27 attacks resulting in 11 successful hits, 5 errors blocked, 2 blocks, and 2 serves. Her attack success rate was 11/27 = 40.7%, which is close to the lowest point in Li Yingying's career. Even during the low point of Tianjin Women's Volleyball at the beginning of this season, their performance was better than this. So, there's no need to look for other reasons; Li Yingying's performance in this match was somewhat abnormal. Let's look at the others. Chen Boya scored 13 points, with 23 attacks resulting in 11 successful hits, 3 errors blocked, 1 block, and 1 serve. Her attack success rate was 11/23 = 47.8%, which is also one of the highest data points in this tournament for Chen Boya. In this match, Chen Boya played well and her performance can be considered normal! Wang Yizhu scored 12 points, with 27 attacks resulting in 10 successful hits, 2 errors blocked, and 2 blocks. Her attack success…

Agent's Talent! Malele Signs Three-Year Deal with Yingbo, Shandong Taishan Acquires Defensive Midfielder and Central Defender Foreigners, Xu Dong Joins Liaoning Ironman The 31-year-old Malele has signed a three-year contract with Dalian Yingbo. Malele's addition to Dalian Yingbo is sure to bring vitality to their attacking line, which is undeniable. However, at the age of 31, signing a three-year contract with Yingbo seems like a gamble. On January 13th, according to information from Transfermarkt, Malele joined Dalian Yingbo, and both parties signed a three-year contract. The current 31-year-old Malele joined Shanghai Shenhua in the 2023 season, played a total of 67 times for Shenhua, contributing 36 goals + 8 assists, and became a free agent after the end of the 2024 season. Malele's current market value on Transfermarkt is 1 million euros. Due to his age not being an advantage, Malele's market value will not increase significantly like that of younger players. Signing a three-year contract with Dalian Yingbo is undoubtedly a lucrative deal for the latter stage of his career. Some Dalian fans believe, "Isn't this contract a bit too long?" "To be honest, it doesn't seem too reasonable." "For a 31-year-old foreign player, a two-plus-one contract would be more suitable." "It can only be said that the agent is very talented." Shandong Taishan has acquired a defensive midfielder and central defender foreigners. This winter transfer window, Taishan Club's recruitment has been very low-key, which is related to the disagreement with Old Cui's opinion. Pato left, Marcelo and Jardel did not return to China. Recently, Tang Chuang followed Taishan…

The 19th round of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League and the 5th round of the playoffs will take place on January 14 at 19:30. The matches include Jiangsu against Shanghai, Shandong and Liaoning competing for the top 4, and Beijing battling Tianjin. It is likely that Tianjin should rest Li Yingying. Let's take a look at the points ranking situation of groups C and D after 18 rounds of matches: For Group C, there are two matches: Fujian Volleyball Team vs Shenzhen Volleyball Team Both Fujian and Shenzhen have been confirmed to be out of the top four in the playoffs. Judging from the strength of the two teams, Fujian, with Zhuang Yushan, has obvious advantages over Shenzhen. Jiangsu Volleyball Team vs Shanghai Volleyball Team Both Jiangsu and Shanghai have already secured their places in the top four of the playoffs. However, since the points from this match will carry over into the playoff ranking matches, the competition between the two teams remains fierce. In the last round, Wu Mengjie performed outstandingly, scoring 24 points alone. Zhong Hui was also the highest-scoring player for Shanghai. This match is sure to be very intense. For Group D, there are also two matches: Shandong Volleyball Team vs Liaoning Volleyball Team Liaoning is ranked second in the group with 6 points, while Shandong is ranked third with 5 points. If Liaoning wins, they can advance to the top 4 in advance. If Shandong wins, they will also take the initiative to advance to the top 4. After replacing two foreign players, Liaoning's…

The transfer window for the 2025 season has seen Liaoning football become quite active. Dalian Yibo, who plays in the Chinese Super League, will welcome foreign players like Malele and Amadou, who are part of the championship-winning team's lineup. Meanwhile, Dalian Kuncheng, the new team in the China League One, has signed foreign players like Mukeshui and Sabir, who are aiming for promotion to the top league. They were also very close to signing Joao Carlos, the tall center forward from Liaoning Ironman. On the other hand, Liaoning Ironman seems to have been relatively quiet, announcing several domestic signings, among which only Tian Yinnong has sparked interest and attention from fans. Liaoning Ironman has only officially announced the renewal of their contract with Bang Benyuyu in terms of foreign players, but they have let go of Sabir. Carlos, who still had one year left on his contract, has also been rumored to be looking for a new club. Although the deal with Dalian Kuncheng did not materialize, the current situation of foreign player recruitment for Liaoning Ironman is indeed worrying for the fans. Many fans jokingly believe that Li Jinyu might be preparing a surprise for everyone, possibly a significant official announcement. It seems that the fans' guesses might have been correct. In a recent live interaction with fans, Li Jinyu revealed the recruitment situation of Liaoning Ironman. Regarding the most concerning issue of foreign player recruitment, Li Jinyu provided some valuable information. First, he confirmed that Carlos would not stay with the team, but new foreign players are on…

Translation of the article content into English: On January 4, 1981, the biggest task for the national football team was the final match of the fourth group in the Asian and Oceanian qualifying round for the 12th World Cup, followed by performing well in the final round after advancing. At the same time, focusing on this central task, the national team conducted a series of warm-up matches. Therefore, the gathering of national players in 1981 was also centered around these events. On January 4, the national team played against the North Korean team in the first round final of the 12th World Cup Asian and Oceanian qualifying round. The assembled players were the same as at the end of 1980, so there is no need to repeat them here. On February 12, the national team reassembled in Guangzhou. Leader Yang Xiuzu, coaches Zhang Honggen and Hu Zhigang led the first batch of players Chen Jin'gang, Zuo Shusheng, Xu Yonglai, Shen Xiangfu, and met with head coach Su Yongshun and five national players from the Guangdong team. Other old national players and newly selected players such as Shanghai team center forward Lu Miaosheng, Liaoning team center forward Guan Zhengbin, and Tianjin team central defender Wang Guangtai arrived later. In May, they visited the United States and participated in the Kirin Cup in Japan. On May 13, the national team was invited by Stony Creek Football Club in Pennsylvania, USA, and flew to the United States from Beijing for a friendly match. After the visit to the United States, they went to…

We're going to talk about the latest developments in the CBA arena, particularly the decision of former Lakers player Lonnie Walker and the strong reinforcement of Liaoning men's basketball team. First, let's focus on Lonnie Walker's decision. This former Lakers player resolutely chose to continue chasing his dreams in the European arena despite a lucrative offer from the CBA powerhouse Guangdong Hongyuan. This decision has undoubtedly caused a stir in the basketball world and shown us Walker's firm planning for his career and determination to pursue higher goals. Walker's refusal was not accidental but the result of deep thought. As a young and promising player, Walker knows that he still has a long way to go in his basketball career, with higher goals and dreams. Although the CBA league enjoys a high reputation in China and even Asia, Walker may think that it is not yet the stage for him to rely on the CBA to continue his career. He prefers to continue training himself and improving his skills in the European arena, laying a solid foundation for a possible return to the NBA in the future. Zhu Fangyu's painstaking efforts in recruiting have once again faced challenges. The difficulties Guangdong Hongyuan faces in choosing foreign players also reflect our profound reflection on the positioning of the CBA league. As China's top basketball league, the CBA has indeed improved its international influence in recent years, but compared with mainstream international leagues, there is still a gap. Especially in the international player market, the CBA's appeal is obviously not strong enough.…