Recently, after returning to Croatia, the head coach of the Chinese national football team, Ivanković, stated in an interview with local media that the national team still has a chance to compete for second place in the group, which is a direct qualification for the World Cup. He also emphasized that the matches against Saudi Arabia and Australia next March will be crucial, as they will determine whether the team can take the initiative in the race for second place, as Saudi Arabia and Australia are the main opponents for this position. After six rounds, the national team is only one point behind second-placed Australia and is only separated by goal difference from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Therefore, there is really a chance for the national team to directly qualify for second place, depending on their performance in the last four matches. However, South Korean media have published articles mocking the national team, telling them not to fantasize. Last month, "SPOTV NEWS" published an article titled "China Team 2 wins and 4 losses with 6 points at the bottom, but still dreaming of directly entering the World Cup." Today, another South Korean media outlet, "OSEN," also published an article mocking the prospects of the national team's World Cup campaign. Upon seeing a viewpoint published by Japanese media "Football Digest," which states that in the early 1990s, both Chinese and Japanese football started professionalization at the same time. At that time, the Chinese team often defeated the Japanese team, but since 2002, the gap between Chinese and Japanese football has…

Recently, a blogger on social media revealed that Zhou Jun, the former general manager of Shanghai Shenhua Club, is working as a real estate agent in West Asia! This news has sparked heated discussions among fans and media attention. For those who have been following the Chinese Super League for a long time, Zhou Jun, the general manager of Shanghai Shenhua Club, is no stranger. Zhou Jun can be considered a hero of Shanghai Shenhua Club. During his tenure, he helped the club win two FA Cup championships, leaving a significant mark in the history of Shenhua Club. Why did Zhou Jun go to West Asia to work as a real estate agent this time? The reason is the second round of anti-corruption efforts in Chinese football, in which Zhou Jun was involved! As the former general manager of Shanghai Shenhua, he can be described as a big fish! It now appears that he has fled! Unexpectedly, Zhou Jun also fell! The reason for Zhou Jun's involvement is said to be shady dealings in player transfers. In 2017, during several high-profile transfers, Zhou Jun made a lot of money. The players came to Shenhua, but their performance did not meet expectations, leading to doubts! And during this comprehensive football reform, Zhou Jun was exposed! However, Zhou Jun had planned ahead and fled to Spain. He then went to West Asia. Along with Zhou Jun's escape were some of his former subordinates. They are now all selling houses at a real estate company. However, their current living conditions are not good,…

In November 2022, Li Tie stepped onto the football field, ready to start training with his players. Suddenly, a girl appeared by his side and whispered, "Coach, someone is looking for you outside." Li Tie frowned slightly and quickly stood up. As he walked out of the stadium, he saw several men and women in uniform. He had heard some rumors, and it seemed they had finally come for him. Li Tie, born in Liaoning in 1977, came from an ordinary family with limited economic means. His parents could not afford to send him to college, so he entered a sports school instead. At the age of 8, he began practicing football and quickly stood out among many students, joining the Liaoning Youth Team. Known for his fiery temper, Li Tie often got into fights both on and off the field, even injuring other football players, forcing them to retire. Despite his checkered past, his talent was undeniable, and he frequently played as a key player. As he grew older, he retired from playing and became a coach for the men's national football team. As his status rose, Li Tie encountered more people and became aware of the many secrets within football. In 2015, while coaching a club in Hebei, facing a Chinese League One match with little hope of promotion, Li Tie promised his dispirited team that if they followed his methods, he would lead them to promotion in the first year, qualification for the AFC Champions League in the second, and a championship win in the third. The…

Recently, former head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, Li Tie, was sentenced to twenty years in prison. Despite Li Tie's appeal, the fact that he was involved in a case worth 120 million yuan has become established, and his imprisonment is now inevitable! While fans are undoubtedly overjoyed at Li Tie's punishment, it is undoubtedly a painful experience for his family! His father must be feeling a mix of emotions and extreme distress upon witnessing his son's current state! Fans are thrilled because the pests of Chinese men's football have finally been cleared out! Honestly, before the case was exposed, who could have guessed that Li Tie was so greedy in private! For example, when he served as the head coach of the national team, he received a salary from the national team while also drawing wages from Wuhan Zall Club. Former chairman of the Chinese Football Association, Chen Xuyuan, advised Li Tie not to take the salary from Wuhan Zall Club, but Li Tie refused. In theory, after leaving Wuhan Zall Club, Li Tie should no longer receive wages from the club. However, Li Tie engaged in improper transactions and signed a contract with Wuhan Zall Club. It was precisely because Li Tie was unwilling to give up this salary that he was reported by the club's owner! Thus, the second anti-corruption campaign in Chinese football officially began. Li Tie was involved in many issues, and the amount of 120 million yuan is unprecedented in the history of Chinese football. Precisely because of this, the impact…

Do you know which team in the Chinese Super League has earned the most transfer fees from foreign clubs? Now, Oscar, who spent a record-breaking 60 million euros on transfer fees in the history of the Chinese Super League, has officially left the team without leaving any transfer fees, which also shows the weak position of the Chinese Super League in the world football transfer market to some extent. However, looking back at the history of the Chinese Super League, there are still some commendable transfer cases worth mentioning, and this cannot be mentioned without Guangzhou Team. Guangzhou Team's transfer fees for any recruitment have never been among the top three in the Chinese Super League, but it is undoubtedly the first in the history of the Chinese Super League in terms of making money by selling players. In so many years of professionalization of Chinese football, only 10 transfers have earned more than 4 million euros in transfer fees, but Guangzhou Team's three foreign players have earned 53.9 million euros, far exceeding any other team in the Chinese Super League, and no one has been able to surpass them to this day. This also proves once again from one side that Guangzhou Team was indeed the most influential club in Chinese football in the international football circle at that time. The first is Paulinho. At that time, Guangzhou Team spent 14 million euros to buy the Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, who was not satisfied with Tottenham Hotspur, but he quickly proved himself in the Chinese Super League and helped Guangzhou…

Chinese football has been a hot topic in recent years, especially regarding discussions on naturalized players. From initial excitement to current anxiety, fans' emotions have experienced ups and downs. Naturalized players were once highly anticipated, believed to inject new vitality into the national team and help Chinese football stand out on the international stage. However, as time passed, the number of naturalized players gradually decreased. Even now, it seems that the only usable naturalized player is struggling in an increasingly weak state, giving people a sense of uncertainty. With the approach of next year's World Cup qualifiers' top 18 matches, the national team's preparations have become more urgent. All eyes are focused on how to provide more combat power for the team, especially in critical moments when strong players can step up and help the team overcome difficulties. At this point, the issue of naturalized players has once again become a focal point. The transfer market of the Chinese Super League has also entered a critical period, especially in some financially strong clubs where actions targeting naturalized players are becoming more frequent. Beijing Guoan and Changchun Yatai's player Serginho, as a Brazilian foreign aid, has always been the focus of fans. Serginho's technical characteristics and potential naturalization value give people endless possibilities. As a Brazilian player, his skills and agility are excellent, with strong attacking capabilities. If he can be successfully naturalized, he will undoubtedly become an important piece on the national team's front line. In addition to Serginho, a recent significant acquisition by a Chinese Super League team has…