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…

The year 2024 has become a thing of the past, and as the new year bell of 2025 rings, the time for the resumption of the final four rounds of the top 18 qualifiers is drawing near. The highlight of Chinese football in 2025 will still be the World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region, with the Chinese men's national team making another push for qualification in the final stages. The national team's first appearance in 2025 will be an away challenge against Saudi Arabia, scheduled for 1 AM Beijing time on March 21, 2025. If the national team can create a miracle by defeating Saudi Arabia, the possibility of direct qualification will significantly increase. Saudi Arabia is a traditional powerhouse in Asian football, currently ranked 59th in the world and 8th in Asia. However, the entire year of 2024 was a disaster for the Saudi team. They were eliminated in the round of 16 at the Asian Cup at the beginning of the year, which was their worst performance in the competition. Then, in the last round of the group stage in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, they suffered a surprising home defeat to Jordan, resulting in Jordan taking the top spot in the group. Consequently, Saudi Arabia could only participate in the top 18 draw as a third-tier team and was ultimately placed in the "group of death," Group C. Mancini, the famous coach who led Italy to win the European Championship, came to coach Saudi Arabia after the Qatar World Cup. However, following the introduction of European…

On the afternoon of January 3rd, Beijing time, 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder Serginho officially arrived in Beijing. The blogger "Elefse" from the Guoan team also released a video of Serginho's arrival in Beijing. Despite the long journey, Serginho appeared to be in good spirits. He even raised the scarf of his new club, Beijing Guoan, at the airport upon invitation. Throughout the event, he maintained a smile and fulfilled the fans' requests for autographs and photos. Born on March 15, 1995, Serginho plays as an attacking midfielder. He has played for many years with the Japanese J-League powerhouse Kashima Antlers, winning the 2018 AFC Champions League title as a core player. On January 24, 2020, Serginho joined Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. In the following five seasons, he played a total of 100 games for Yatai, contributing 30 goals and 23 assists. On the German "Transfermarkt," Serginho's market value remains as high as 1.8 million euros, surpassing that of most national team players. As he is about to meet the naturalization conditions of living in China for 5 years, coupled with both Serginho and the Chinese Football Association's intention to complete the naturalization process, his nationality conversion is currently underway and may be completed by the beginning of this year. If all goes well, Serginho could participate in the two matches of the national team's 18-strong qualifiers in March. Serginho's skills and characteristics undoubtedly perfectly match the attacking midfielder position in Ivan's "4-4-2" diamond formation. If he can join the national team, it will be a significant help for…

On the last day of 2024, an announcement from Shanghai Shenhua sparked heated discussions among fans. The team announced that it would not renew contracts with several players upon their expiration and also prematurely terminated its contract with a young player surnamed Wen (full name Wen Jia Bao, referred to as "Little Wen" in the media due to naming conventions). This former rising star of the national football team, who fell prematurely, now faces the awkward situation of being "fired" before his contract ends, which is truly heart-wrenching. Wen Jia Bao, the left-back born in 1999, showed remarkable football talent at a young age. His technical characteristics are distinct, with a strong sense of the overall game, and he has performed well on both offense and defense. In defense, he can accurately predict the opponent's passing lines, timely position himself and make tackles to regain possession for the team; in attack, he possesses certain abilities to assist by joining the play, effectively cooperating with midfielders and forwards to create scoring opportunities for the team. However, in recent years, Wen's professional performance has been unsatisfactory. In 2017, Wen made a name for himself in the Chinese Super League, starting 8 games for Guangzhou Evergrande, playing 217 minutes, and winning the league championship with the team, breaking the record for the youngest starting U23 player after the implementation of the U23 policy, which was quite glorious. But since then, his career has been on a downward trajectory. In 2019, Wen joined Tianjin Tianhai Football Club on loan, only playing 10 times throughout…

Recently, according to domestic media reports, the first major foreign aid for Guoan in the winter window has arrived, and it is Serginho. Serginho is a very capable player who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A. Later, Serginho caught the last train of the Super League's gold rush football and joined the Yatai team. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared, and this saying applies equally to Serginho. After joining Yatai, Serginho became the core of the team. Whenever Yatai was in a stalemate during the game, Serginho could step up immediately. The main reason Serginho has become a hot new signing for Guoan is that he will obtain naturalization qualifications this month. Guoan is preparing to naturalize Serginho, hoping that he can naturalize and play for the national team, which is something many fans look forward to. As we all know, the national team lacks people in the commander position. The national team once relied heavily on Wang Shangyuan in this position. After Wang Shangyuan took the starting position as the central midfielder, his overall performance was somewhat mediocre. Therefore, the national team coach Ivankovic hopes to make new discoveries in the central midfielder position. Then, Serginho, who once played as a starter in the Brazilian Serie A, is worth looking forward to by fans. Previously, there was no significant progress in Serginho's naturalization to the national team, mainly because no Super League club was willing to pay. Now that Guoan is willing to pay for Serginho's naturalization, the Football Association and the national…

In 2022, a major event occurred in Chinese football. Li Tie, the former head coach of the national men's football team, was taken away by relevant authorities for investigation. The news quickly sparked widespread discussion. Football is a sport that many Chinese people are passionate about, and Li Tie's arrest was quite shocking. After the investigation, Li Tie's case was concluded. He had repeatedly abused his power for personal gain, using football as a tool to obtain benefits, with crimes that were simply too numerous to list! Li Tie's crimes go beyond bribery; he also blocked the men's football road to the World Cup... Li Tie's arrest happened quite suddenly, surprising not only the outside world but even Li Tie himself, who had received no wind of it. On November 3, 2022, the Chinese Football Association was preparing to hold a training event for coaches. At this time, although Li Tie was no longer the head coach of the national team, he remained active in the coaching field and held positions at local clubs. After receiving the training notice, Li Tie drove to the training location according to the schedule. Little did he know that this trip would be one-way. During the training, Li Tie was suddenly called away. Everyone assumed it was a friend who needed him, so they didn't think much of it. However, after waiting for a long time, Li Tie did not return. As the training ended and it was time for a group photo, Li Tie was still nowhere to be seen, causing concern among…

According to the scheduled fixtures, the national football team of China will face Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia, and Bahrain in their last four matches. If China aims to secure the second or fourth position in the group to advance, it is not enough to solely rely on their own efforts to accumulate points; they must also hope for assistance from their group-mates, Japan. The two encounters between China and Japan have already concluded, while the remaining four opponents will each face Japan again. This situation presents a hidden advantage for China, as they currently sit at the bottom of the group with only 6 points. In contrast, Japan has accumulated 16 points after six intense rounds, leading the third-place team by a significant margin of 10 points. Based on various data and performance indicators, Japan appears to have virtually secured their direct qualification for the World Cup. The renowned prediction website We Global Football, through in-depth analysis and precise calculations, forecasts Japan's probability of qualifying for the World Cup at an astonishing 100%, leaving no room for doubt. If Japan can defeat Bahrain in their next home match, they will advance to the World Cup finals three rounds early, setting a record for the fastest qualification in their history. On New Year's Day, a special occasion, Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu participated in a meaningful special program. Regarding the topic of Japan potentially becoming the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, aside from the host nation, Moriyasu shared his thoughts: "Honestly, I usually dislike making such definitive…

On January 2nd at noon, Beijing time, the 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder Serginho posted a photo of himself on social media, announcing that he had set off to return to China. Notably, Serginho also excitedly displayed the bright red five-star flag, seemingly hinting that he is about to become naturalized and join the Chinese men's national football team. It is reported that Serginho departed from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and will transit through Doha, expected to arrive in Beijing at around 2:00 PM on the 3rd. Afterwards, he will head to Haikou to participate in the second phase of winter training with Beijing Guoan. Originally, Serginho planned to depart on the 4th, but as a candidate for naturalization, he needs to complete some necessary work procedures before joining the Guoan winter training, so he ultimately decided to leave two days earlier. It is worth noting that Serginho officially joined the Chinese league by signing with Changchun Yatai on January 24, 2020. If everything goes smoothly, theoretically, this Brazilian midfielder could complete his naturalization procedures as early as the 25th of this month. According to previous revelations from domestic media, the naturalization procedures for Serginho and another naturalization candidate, Oscar, are progressing very smoothly, with various relevant departments actively cooperating to help both players catch up with the 18th round of matches, rounds 7 and 8, starting in March. Born on March 15, 1995, Serginho plays as an attacking midfielder. Last season, as captain, he made 25 appearances for Yatai, contributing an impressive record of 8 goals and 8 assists. Serginho's technical characteristics…

Serginho Arrives in Haikou in January for National Football Team Training, 30-Man List Dominated by Newcomers Hey, fellow football fans, today we're going to talk about the national football team. Heard about it? The national team is training again, and this time, it's different! You say Hainan? Yes, that sunny, breezy tourist destination; the national team has actually chosen it as their training ground. Doesn't that sound refreshing? What else can you do in Hainan besides sunbathing? Well, you don't know this. The national team chose this place because of its subtropical climate, which is mild all year round, so the players don't have to suffer from the cold in winter, and they can adjust their state smoothly. Besides, the national team will face tough opponents like Saudi Arabia and Australia in March, so it's necessary to come here early to practice physical fitness and store energy! However, the highlight of this training is not just physical fitness. Our national team has always had a weak point in set pieces, which Coach Ivanković has seen and is anxious about. Therefore, one of the focuses of the training is set-piece training, which must be improved; otherwise, how can we deal with the key moments? What excites the fans even more is that newcomers dominate the training list this time. Although the experienced old faces of the national team are experienced, sometimes when they play, their fighting spirit and speed are not as good as the newcomers. This time, Ivanković has made up his mind to give newcomers more opportunities, and maybe…

Recently, the Chinese football world has once again become a focus of attention as the new national team training list is about to be announced. Fans are speculating on which players will be selected and which will unfortunately miss out. Among the list, the absence of Wu Lei is undoubtedly one of the most shocking news, while the fate of several overseas-based players and naturalized players has also received much attention. As the top scorer for the national team, Wu Lei's omission has undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to fans. However, according to authoritative media reports, this decision was not based on technical or tactical reasons but rather took into consideration the difficulties Wu Lei faces at his Spanish club. Due to his continuous absence from La Liga matches, his form has been severely affected, and the national team does not wish to hinder his career at this time. Although Wu Lei has had a glorious record with the national team, this omission is undoubtedly a major test for his personal career. At the same time, the return of several overseas-based players has injected new vitality into the national team. Among them, central defender Wu Shaocong, who plays for Radomiak in the Polish Super League, and another young central defender, Wu Mitijiang, have attracted much attention. Wu Shaocong, as a rare left-footed central defender, has excellent football intelligence, a certain ability to play the ball, and high potential for development. Wu Mitijiang is known for his outstanding physical qualities and flexible playing style, being one of the few domestic central…