Recently, the head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, Ivanković, expressed great confidence in China's direct qualification for the World Cup finals in the top 18 matches. This has sparked discussions and attention from fans and media. Media analysis suggests that Ivanković's confidence stems from three reasons. First, the current atmosphere within the Chinese national team is very positive, with players having high morale. Second, on the leaderboard, we are only one point behind Australia, who are second in our group. Third, a large number of naturalized players will be able to represent the national team. This third point is particularly crucial. Some fans jokingly say that the Football Association is going all out! Because by next March, there will be eight naturalized players available for the national team. Let's take a look at these eight naturalized players, who cover the front, midfield, and defense lines. The front line has the most naturalized players, with a total of four. Ai Kesen is currently in Brazil but has not stopped training. If he can find a new club during the break in the Chinese Super League, it is not ruled out that Ai Kesen could return to the national team. Alan and Fernandinho are still considered potential national team members. As long as the national team trains, both have a good chance of making the squad. Additionally, Oscar's naturalization process has already begun, and it is expected to yield positive results soon. After all, Oscar fully meets the naturalization criteria. In midfield, there are three naturalized players. Li Ke…

In just five days, two former national team players have spoken out in support of Li Tie, referring to him as "my eternal Iron Brother" and emphasizing his uprightness and good treatment of others. Introduction Everyone thinks that the sentence for Li Tie is light, and he actually appealed. The former "pride of the national football team," Li Tie, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery and corruption. In response, fans were delighted and applauded. However, ten days later, on the last day of the appeal period, he filed a lawsuit with the court, requesting a retrial of the case. Perhaps he believes that although he was found to have embezzled 120 million yuan, he has returned most of the stolen funds, and the 20-year sentence is too harsh; it should be lenient. This immediately sparked angry discussions from all sectors of society, with netizens having different opinions. But just as everyone was attacking and condemning him, within a few short days, two former national team players came forward to speak out and counterattack on his behalf. When the crowd mocked him as "Tiezi," these two respectfully referred to him as "Ge Tie." Who are they? Why are they unwavering in their support for him? Why did Li Tie get into trouble in the first place? It turns out that head coach Xie Hui had foreseen this earlier. I. Former National Team Players Do Not Throw Stones at a Fallen Well, They Speak Out to Support Li Tie One emphatically states, "Li Tie is upright and treats people…

In the ever-changing landscape of international football, every move made by the national team is under intense scrutiny. Recently, a statement by Croatian coach Ivan has sent shockwaves through the domestic football scene, igniting a flurry of heated discussions. When the media posed the weighty topic of the prospects for the national team's 18-strong match to the venerable Ivan, his bold declaration of "leading the national team to directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup as one of the top two in the group" immediately caused a stir, completely disregarding the winding and treacherous path of the playoff escape route. At first glance, Ivan's confidence seems somewhat out of place. After all, the national team's journey to promotion has been fraught with thorns and traps, extremely perilous. Looking back at the 36-strong tournament schedule, the national team's performance was truly heart-wrenching. In confrontations with Singapore and Thailand, the national team suffered consecutive setbacks, precious points slipping away like sand through their fingers, pushing them to the brink of despair, their situation precarious. The away game against South Korea ended in a dismal 0-1 defeat, and they only managed to squeeze into the top 18 with a meager goal difference advantage, the whole process akin to dancing on a razor's edge, where any misstep could lead to utter failure, leaving fans' hearts in their throats. Entering the early stages of the top 18, the national team still couldn't shake off their slump. In the first three rounds against strong football nations like Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, the shadow of three…

At 12:29 AM Beijing time on December 29th, the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament continued, with Saudi Arabia defeating Iraq 3-1 in the last round of Group B. After accumulating 6 points over 3 rounds, Saudi Arabia secured second place in the group and narrowly qualified for the semi-finals. Next, Saudi Arabia will face Oman in the semi-finals, while Bahrain will play against Kuwait. Just before the national team organized a new training session, two opponents from the same group in the top 18 qualifiers, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, had already appeared in the Gulf Cup. It was quite coincidental that both teams were drawn into the same group. In the end, Saudi Arabia lost 2-3 to Bahrain, but they ended their streak of five winless matches by turning things around with a 3-2 victory over Yemen in the second round. In order to prepare early for the resumption of the top 18 qualifiers next March, plus the fact that the Gulf Cup is the highest-level event in the Arab and Middle East regions, Saudi Arabia's head coach Hervé Renard fielded most of the main squad, with only players from European leagues absent. In the final round, Saudi Arabia competed with Iraq for the remaining qualification spot in the group. Both teams had one win and one loss in the first two rounds, with Saudi Arabia temporarily occupying second place in the group due to a better goal difference. Therefore, a draw in the final round would be enough for Saudi Arabia to surpass Iraq and advance to the…

The Chinese national football team has four important matches to play in 2025. In the top 18 qualifiers, they will face Saudi Arabia away and Australia at home in March, Indonesia away in June, and Bahrain at home. The national team is currently only one point behind second-placed Australia in the group, giving them a chance to directly qualify for the World Cup. Next, the national team will start training to prepare for the arrival of key events. Officially withdrawing, Wu Lei announces a new decision, which Ivan approves. Currently, the group opponents of the national team, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, have Gulf Cup matches, while Indonesia participated in the Southeast Asian Championship. The opponents are using matches as training to strengthen team chemistry, which is unfavorable for the national team. The national team has no match tasks and needs to be more committed during training to exercise the team and discover new talent. On December 28th, according to a report by Xiao Nan, a reporter from the Beijing Youth Daily, the national team is expected to start a training camp of no more than 10 days around January 8th, with the location being Haikou, Hainan, and the training list including about 30 players. The reporter revealed that Wu Lei will be unable to participate in the training due to injury. For the national team, it is regrettable that Wu Lei continues to recover from his injury and cannot return to the team for training or integrate with his teammates. Wu Lei, 33 years old, is the top scorer in…

Indonesia's recent performance has shocked everyone! The competition in the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup's top 18 was already tense and fierce, but no one expected a team that many had underestimated to rise up - that's Indonesia. You heard it right, Indonesia! Their performance in this qualifying round is really something to talk about, becoming a true dark horse. And while our national football team is in trouble, this can't help but make people reflect: where exactly is the gap? Let's start with Indonesia, which is really surprising. Their success did not happen overnight, but after a period of effort and adjustment, especially in the past two years, they have started to vigorously introduce naturalized players. Indonesia even attracted more than ten Dutch players to join, which greatly enhanced their overall strength. Judging from the performance in the game, the addition of naturalized players has really been effective, enhancing the competitiveness of the team. Although they encountered some problems at first, through competitions with strong teams such as Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Bahrain, Indonesia showed a very noticeable strength. So far, Indonesia has accumulated 6 points and ranks third in the group with a goal difference advantage, with a fierce momentum. Now let's look at our Chinese team. Compared with Indonesia's performance, the situation of the national football team seems a bit embarrassing. The naturalized players of the national football team, like Luo Guofu and Hou Yongyong, although appeared on the court, their effects are not obvious, and the overall performance of the team is also average. In…

In March of next year, the Chinese men's football team will face a crucial match against Saudi Arabia. The Saudi team, once a dominant force in Asia, seems to be on a downward trajectory in recent years. With a record of only one win, three draws, and two losses in the first six rounds of the World Cup qualifiers, their performance has been somewhat lackluster compared to their past glory. This decline was particularly evident in the recent Gulf Cup, where they suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of the relatively weaker Bahrain team, which undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to their morale. However, this presents a rare opportunity for the Chinese men's football team. Facing such a struggling Saudi team, China's chances of victory are significantly increased. To prepare for this important match, the Chinese team has made ample preparations. Wu Lei, the forward who has excelled with his Spanish club, will join forces with two naturalized players—Serginho and Little Oscar—to compete for the national team. Their addition is expected to greatly enhance the overall strength of the Chinese team. Wu Lei is known for his remarkable speed and shooting ability, often creating excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates with his breakthroughs and passes in the frontcourt. Serginho and Little Oscar, on the other hand, have distinguished themselves with their exceptional technical skills and physical prowess in their respective leagues. Their presence will undoubtedly add more attacking options and defensive fortitude to the Chinese team. When facing Saudi Arabia, the primary task for the Chinese team is to…

The Chinese Football Association has officially announced the first phase of the national team's 27-man training squad, which is quite eye-catching and exciting! The addition of four new naturalized players, Hou Yongyong, Delgado, Oscar, and Serginho, has injected fresh blood into the national team, making us eager to see them perform on the field!‌ Hou Yongyong, who has been successful in the Norwegian First Division and has already obtained Chinese citizenship, is a popular choice for the national team. If he performs well in training, his position as a starter seems secure. Once Oscar and Serginho complete their naturalization procedures, the strength of the national team will significantly increase!‌ The announcement of this training squad is not only a great affirmation of the players' individual abilities but also a clear signal that the national team wants to make a difference on the international stage. With the 18-strong competition approaching, the national team urgently needs change and possibilities! The addition of these new faces may bring new tactical options and combat capabilities, allowing us to create more surprises and highlights on the field!‌ Moreover, I noticed that young players occupy a considerable proportion in this list. What does this mean? It means that the Football Association truly values the cultivation and development of young players. In the future, these young guys will be the ones to carry the national team! Their participation not only brings freshness and vitality to the team but also promotes healthy competition within the team, enhancing overall strength, which is a win-win situation!‌ I must say that…

Recently, former head coach of the national football team, Li Tie, dissatisfied with his 20-year prison sentence, has chosen to appeal! This news has sparked heated discussions and attention from fans and the media. It is certain that Li Tie is dissatisfied with his 20-year prison sentence! However, fans believe that the punishment is too lenient! We all know that Li Tie deeply hurt the fans! When Li Tie took office as the head coach of the Chinese men's football team, many fans strongly supported him. Because on the surface, Li Tie did indeed perform well. He was a hero who led the Chinese men's football team into the World Cup finals for the first time. Moreover, when Li Tie successively coached the Hebei China Fortune Club and the Wuhan Zall Club, he led two teams in the China League One to successfully promote. From the perspective of the fans, Li Tie's achievements are remarkable, and it is very suitable for him to coach the Chinese men's football team! What the fans did not expect was that Li Tie's eye-catching achievements were all fake, obtained through private monetary transactions! Even to become the head coach of the national football team, Li Tie spent money to buy it! In the national team, Li Tie still continued to obtain returns through improper means. Also because Li Tie had ulterior motives, he was called by the fans the strongest national football team in history, but it ended the World Cup qualifying campaign with the worst record. After everything was exposed, the fans could…

Recently, former head coach of the Chinese men's football team, Li Tie, has filed an appeal due to his dissatisfaction with a 20-year prison sentence. Many fans and media outlets have criticized and accused Li Tie, believing that a 20-year sentence is already too lenient! If only he had known this would be the outcome, why did he do it in the first place? Indeed, Li Tie's negative influence has been significant, causing even greater harm to Chinese football. During his tenure coaching two second-tier teams, Hebei China Fortune and Wuhan Zall, Li Tie used match-fixing to lead both teams to promotion. Honestly speaking, at that time, Chinese football was flourishing, which also cheered up the fans! Fans were more optimistic about the future of Chinese football due to Li Tie's ability to lead the teams to promotion! However, behind Li Tie's success in leading the teams to promotion, there were actually shady deals. Later, when he joined the national team, Li Tie's behavior became even more despicable! While receiving a salary from the national team, he also received a salary from the club and made money through social media advertising! Honestly, as a player who played for many years and helped the Chinese men's football team reach the World Cup finals, Li Tie had already amassed great wealth! Yet, Li Tie's appetite grew larger and larger, ultimately leading to his downfall. Although fans detest Li Tie, there are still national team players who have spoken out in support of him. In just five days, two former national team players…