In the vast expanse of Chinese football, a new star has quietly risen in recent U20 national team matches. He is 18-year-old Zhang Zhiqiang, a rising star from the Guangzhou team's youth training system. In a crucial match, Zhang Zhiqiang scored an impressive goal, bringing valuable points to the national youth team. When the national youth team faced the formidable challenge of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' first team, the score was once behind, and the atmosphere on the field was tense and oppressive. However, just as everyone thought victory was hopeless, Zhang Zhiqiang stepped up. Relying on his keen sense and excellent skills, he managed to pull one back for the national youth team at a critical moment. This goal was not only the best proof of his personal abilities but also a strong endorsement of Guangzhou team's youth training system. Guangzhou team, a name that once wrote a glorious chapter in the history of Chinese football, still cannot ignore its investment and achievements in youth training despite facing some difficulties now. Zhang Zhiqiang's growth trajectory is a microcosm of the success of Guangzhou team's youth training system. From receiving professional training at a young age, gradually emerging, to shining brightly in the national youth team now, every step of Zhang Zhiqiang is condensed with the wisdom and sweat of Guangzhou team's youth training coaching team. Zhang Zhiqiang's journey has not been smooth sailing. During the key stage of Guangzhou team's promotion push last season, he faced the choice of being called up to the national youth team. Considering the needs…

Recently, China's national football team concluded their first training camp of the year in Haikou. The training was led by the Ivan coaching team, known for its high intensity, and although many players found it arduous, they generally believed that such high-quality training laid a solid foundation for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. However, just as the training ended, the national team suffered a major blow. On the eve of the Spring Festival, the national team announced a temporary disbandment to welcome the new year. But at the same time, a shocking message arrived: The naturalization path of the national team faced an unprecedented challenge. It is well-known that if the national team wants to advance to the 2026 World Cup, they must enhance their strength. While direct competitors like the Indonesian team and the Australian team are reinforcing themselves, it is difficult to achieve substantial improvements through current squad training alone. The fastest way to enhance strength is to continue naturalizing powerful foreign aid. But an unfavorable message has already appeared. The non-bloodline naturalization plan that the Football Association previously invested heavily in has suffered a severe setback. Four naturalized players, Elkeson, Alan, Fernandinho, and Li Ke, have announced that they will collectively withdraw from the Chinese national team and will not accept future call-ups. This news dealt a heavy blow to the morale and strength of the national team, adding many uncertainties to the upcoming Asian 18-team qualifiers. If the decline in form due to aging can be understood for Elkeson and Alan, the withdrawal of Fernandinho and…

In March of this year, the World Cup qualifiers kick off, with the second crucial match for the Chinese men's football team against a formidable opponent - the Australian men's football team. This match is highly anticipated, not only because of the historical encounters between the two teams that are full of suspense, but also because CCTV5 will broadcast it live, allowing hundreds of millions of fans across the country to witness this focus match together. Despite having the home advantage, the Chinese team suffered a significant blow before the game. The main striker, Wu Lei, was out due to injury, which undoubtedly posed a considerable challenge to the team's offensive end. At the same time, naturalized players Xiao Oscar and Serginho were unable to play due to procedural issues, further weakening the overall strength of the Chinese team. Faced with such difficulties, coach Ivan demonstrated his decisiveness and adaptability, deciding to use more young players in hopes that their energy and drive could make up for the team's lack of experience and strength. Under Ivan's tactical deployment, the Chinese team will unleash a youth storm. These young players fully display their potential and fighting spirit on the field, breaking through and passing fearlessly to attack the Australian team's defense line. Although there may be some shortcomings in experience and coordination, their performance undoubtedly brings new hope and vitality to the Chinese team. Overall, despite the huge challenges and difficulties the Chinese team will face in this World Cup qualifier, their performance on the field is still worthy of recognition…

The Chinese national football team has just completed its winter training, which should have been an opportunity to inject momentum for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a piece of news has emerged that casts a heavy shadow over the fans' expectations. According to domestic media reports, two highly anticipated naturalized players, Serginho and Little Oscar, may not be able to represent the national team due to incomplete procedures in the next two World Cup qualifiers in March. This news undoubtedly adds uncertainty to the national team's prospects for qualification. Whether the two naturalized players can join the national team in time is crucially dependent on the urgent deadline of February 18th. According to current regulations, the Chinese Super League's winter transfer window will close on this date. If the naturalization procedures are not completed before then, Serginho and Little Oscar will not be able to participate in the World Cup qualifiers. If they fail to complete the naturalization procedures, the clubs can only register them as foreign players, which would not only be a significant loss for the players themselves but also put their respective clubs, Yunnan Yulong and Beijing Guoan, in a difficult situation. For the clubs, the high costs required for naturalizing players are not insignificant. If they can only be used as foreigners in the end, it would undoubtedly be a waste of funds, and the clubs are unwilling to bear such "unjustified" expenses. In this case, the clubs are likely to choose to delay naturalization, which could affect the strength of the national team.…

The Chinese national football team has recently completed a ten-day winter training camp in Hainan, which provided valuable opportunities for physical conditioning and tactical coordination. This training period also marked the transformation and growth of an experienced player. National team coach Ivanovic praised the performance of all players during the training, especially that of Wei Shihao, which is rare in his coaching career. Ivanovic stated that Wei Shihao demonstrated exceptional leadership and team spirit, becoming a standout player in the national team. The Croatian coach commended Wei Shihao not only for his outstanding technical skills but also for his key role in mentoring younger players and leading them forward. In response to the coach's praise, Wei Shihao humbly expressed during an interview, "This training camp had the best atmosphere in the national team. As one of the older players, I have the responsibility and obligation to lead them well." Wei Shihao's journey to transformation was not without challenges. As a top player from the '95 generation, he achieved fame at a young age and was a mainstay in various youth national teams. However, his experiences with the senior national team were filled with ups and downs. From Lippi to Li Tie, Wei Shihao never received true recognition, and his career at the national level was fraught with difficulties. Under Ivanovic's leadership, however, Wei Shihao finally found his spring. In recent 18-strong matches, he played as a core player, repaying the coach's trust with his actions and displaying the spirit of a hardworking soldier. Reflecting on Wei Shihao's national team career,…

Without hesitation, before the start of this crucial match, I cast my vote of trust in the Chinese men's national football team. However, it wasn't because I believed in their strength; rather, I believed that the Qatari team wouldn't exert themselves fully. After all, for the Chinese team, this was a must-win game, but for Qatar, it held no significance. They had already secured their place in the next round, and the outcome of this match would not change their position as group leaders. To my surprise, I still overestimated the capabilities of the Chinese team. Even with significant rotations made by the Qatari team, including a change of goalkeeper, the Chinese team fought hard but still could not secure a victory. Over three matches, they achieved two draws, one loss, and zero goals scored. This is the result that the Chinese team presented after 40 days of overseas training. Ironically, following this match, there remained a theoretical possibility for China to advance. Despite having two goals disallowed, it was the Tajikistan team that ultimately triumphed, overturning Lebanon to advance. Clearly, the Tajikistan team played a pivotal role; by sheer coincidence, their victory saved the Chinese team. However, Tajikistan's victory alone cannot guarantee China's advancement. The significance of this win lies in preserving the possibility for the Chinese team to progress. Currently, if the Chinese team wishes to continue in the Asian Cup, they must meet two conditions: Syria must draw 0-0 and receive yellow cards, and Palestine must agree to a draw with Hong Kong. If these conditions are…

6:0, such a score placed in the competition between Chinese football and Korean football, it is believed that many fans will mock Chinese football at the first time. Indeed, this is very normal. After all, in the history of Chinese football, the confrontation with Korean teams has almost always been a complete defeat. However, this time, the result is completely different. Because the team that lost the game was the Korean team, and this champion team from Korea was completely defeated, being suppressed by the Chinese team throughout the game, and was scored 4:0 in the first half. It must be said that this situation is quite rare. Currently, the 2025 Jianlibao Cup International Youth Football Invitational Tournament, which is receiving attention from many football enthusiasts, is being held hotly in Sanshui, Foshan, Guangdong. In an earlier focus match, China's U16 champion team Hubei U16 men's football team faced off against South Korea's U16 champion team Suwon Samsung. In the end, what was originally thought to be an evenly matched battle turned into a one-sided affair. After 90 minutes of competition, Hubei U16 men's football team won Suwon Samsung team 6:0, and was already leading 4:0 at halftime. In the confrontation between Chinese football and Korean football, Chinese football is basically suppressed by Korean teams. Whether at the club level or the national team level, Chinese teams have fewer wins and more losses, and even the Chinese men's football team was once called "Korean phobia". Therefore, in this confrontation, many fans think that losing less is winning. After all, Suwon…

The first training session of the year for the Chinese men's national football team, organized in Hainan, has concluded. The results of the evaluation conducted by head coach Ivanković on several new national players have also been released. According to reports from related media and sources, three new national players have successfully passed the evaluation and will remain with the team to play against Saudi Arabia and Australia in the upcoming 18-strong match in March. Who are these three new national players? Please continue reading to find out! The first is Hou Yongyong! His selection this time was a natural fit. It is reported that Ivanković had long wanted to recruit Hou Yongyong for an assessment. However, due to Hou Yongyong's previous involvement with Lanhjem in the Norwegian First Division in Europe, it was very inconvenient for him to travel back and forth. Long-distance travel could potentially affect the player's condition if he turned out to be unsuitable. Nonetheless, Hou Yongyong remained under Ivanković's observation. Honestly, as the top scorer and MVP of the Norwegian First Division, Hou Yongyong undoubtedly possesses a certain level of ability. Therefore, during this winter break, Ivanković specially arranged for Hou Yongyong to join the national team for an assessment. Currently, the assessment results for Hou Yongyong appear to be positive. Moreover, a key point is that Hou Yongyong is about to join the newly promoted Yunnan Yulong team in the Chinese Super League. This way, Hou Yongyong can be called up by Ivanković at any time. The second is Wu Shaocong. Previously, Wu Shaocong…

On January 13th at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base, a highly anticipated friendly match took place between the U20 national football team and the champion of the Zhongguan League, Shenzhen 2028. However, the outcome of the match was unexpected, with the U20 national team losing 1:3 to this amateur team, drawing widespread attention and discussion. Prior to the match, fans and media had high hopes for the U20 national team, believing that they would at least be able to demonstrate some competitiveness against the Zhongguan League champions. However, their performance during the match was disappointing. Shenzhen 2028, with their wealth of match experience and excellent tactical execution, almost completely controlled the rhythm of the game. In contrast, the U20 national team seemed at a loss and struggled to break through the opponent's defense. Despite Liu Chengyu scoring a valuable goal for the national team, salvaging some pride for the team, the performance of the other players was unsatisfactory. The defense was riddled with flaws, allowing Shenzhen 2028's attacks to easily penetrate the national team's defense. This performance undoubtedly raised concerns among fans about the U20 national team's prospects in the Asian Cup. After the match, U20 national team coach Djordjevic remained optimistic about the result, stating that the friendly match held great value. He emphasized that the purpose of the match was to test the training results, refine the team's cohesion, and adapt to the competitive atmosphere. However, such explanations were clearly insufficient to calm the disappointment felt by the fans. After all, a significant defeat is hard to…

The training camp for the Chinese men's national football team has concluded. During this training session, a statement made by Wei Shihao during an interview left a deep impression on many people. A large number of fans are praising Wei Shihao, who was once known as a troublemaker in the national team, for his transformation! What did Wei Shihao say that evoked such feelings from the fans? In his interview, Wei Shihao discussed two points. First, he believes that the current atmosphere within the Chinese men's national football team is the best among all previous national teams. Second, he thinks that head coach Ivanković can lead the Chinese men's national football team to qualify for the World Cup finals. Honestly, it's not easy for Wei Shihao, who is already 29 years old, to say these words! During the Lippi era, Wei Shihao was just starting out, and Lippi did not trust him. After all, Wei Shihao at that time had a fiery personality and often lost his temper during matches, becoming a hidden landmine for the Chinese men's national football team. You never knew when he might explode. Later, under Li Tie's leadership, Wei Shihao was not favored by Li Tie. After all, Li Tie himself had problems. Due to Wei Shihao's disobedience, Li Tie also excluded him from the national team. We don't know how Ivanković managed to win over Wei Shihao! After the first two games of the top 18 qualifiers ended with two consecutive losses for the Chinese men's national football team, media reports revealed that the…