On January 20th, Casa Pia Brings Warmth Monday 004 Portuguese League Boavista VS Casa Pia Match Time: January 21st, 04:15 Boavista is deeply mired in a financial crisis and has encountered a transfer ban, allowing them to only sell players but not buy any, resulting in an unsatisfactory squad. After 17 matches in the Portuguese league, they have accumulated 12 points and are ranked at the bottom. Among these, they have 3 draws and 5 losses in 8 home games, scoring only 2 goals while conceding 12, failing to win a single match with an extremely weak attacking power. Additionally, their two main central midfielders, Silva and Perez, continue to be sidelined due to injuries and suspensions respectively, significantly impairing the team's midfield operations. Overall, there are too many negative factors, leaving them with no appeal. On the contrary, Casa Pia has accumulated 24 points after 17 matches in the Portuguese league, ranking 7th with significantly better results. In their recent 5 matches, they have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1, showing a clear improvement in form. In terms of squad, they welcome back their top scorer Moreira from suspension, with a complete lineup ready to give it their all. They have more obvious highlights and are likely to gain support. Casa Pia starts with a medium-to-high return for the away -0.25 handicap, later dropping to a medium return for Casa Pia. On one hand, Boavista has no appeal, and Casa Pia's away handicap gives them support. On the other hand, under the circumstances where an away victory becomes…

In the upcoming Portuguese League clash, Boavista will face Casa Pia on January 21st. This match is crucial for Boavista as they are currently at the bottom of the league table and desperately need points to escape their predicament. However, Boavista's recent performance has not been ideal; they lost 1:3 to Arouca in their last game and have yet to win at home, which has undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to their morale. In contrast, Casa Pia's form appears to be much better. Although they lost to Rio Ave in the recent Portuguese Cup, their league performance has been quite stable with an unbeaten streak of five rounds, and their away record is also impressive with three wins, two draws, and three losses. They have particularly shown strong competitiveness when facing some formidable opponents. The home team's desire to win is undoubtedly stronger than that of the visiting team. At their own home ground, they will surely aim to score points to thank their home fans. Reference scores: 1-0, 1-1, 2-1.

In today's football world, top-class center forwards have always been a rare commodity. Those who exist are often the main strikers in the top five leagues and rarely leave their teams under normal circumstances. As a result, top-class center forwards in the transfer market are almost non-existent. However, Zhekerai Shi, the forward from Sporting Portugal of the Portuguese Super League, is a sought-after striker. As the highest-valued player in the Portuguese Super League, his desire to play in one of the top five leagues is well-known. The management of his parent club also knows that they cannot keep their star player, so they treat any interested big-name clubs equally, hoping for a bidding war that would bring them a substantial profit. Multiple media outlets have reported that Manchester United manager Amorim wants to bring his protégé Zhekerai Shi to Old Trafford to solve the team's weak front line. However, Manchester United is still observing the situation, with little actual action despite much noise. Recently, Bayern Munich from the Bundesliga and Barcelona from La Liga have joined the race aggressively. Although Bayern has the powerful Kane and Barcelona boasts the rejuvenated Lewandowski, both are over 30 years old. No one knows how long they can maintain their current form. Therefore, signing Zhekerai Shi now to prepare for the future is a wise move. Moreover, Sporting Portugal's asking price is not too high, around 80 million euros. In today's football market where player prices are often inflated, bringing him to the team at such a price seems like a good deal. Last…

Golden Football has become a thing of the past in Chinese football, and with its departure, domestic teams' transfer strategies have gradually shifted towards free signings. It is rare for any team to spend transfer fees on domestic players, and even if there are fees for foreign players, they are typically in the hundreds of thousands of euros. This transfer strategy is actually normal; it was the multi-million euro transfers of just a few years ago that were abnormal. In recent years, the top transfer fees in the market have been less than 5 million euros, and as time goes on, these fees are becoming increasingly smaller. In the 2021 season, Shenzhen's Gintero, Wuhan Three Towns' Stancho in 2022, and Puzhisu in 2023, and Taishan's Zeeka in 2024, all had transfer fees that were decreasing, with the last two years seeing fees under 2 million euros, and 2023 even below 1 million euros. Given this football environment and background, fans do not hold much hope for the 2025 winter window. However, there is now a transfer that could potentially be a top-level transfer king for the 2025 Chinese Super League season. According to news from Portugal, the main central defender of Famalicao, Richeli, may join the Chinese Super League during this winter window, with his next destination being the Chinese Super League team Qingdao West Coast. The Brazilian central defender will join on loan, but there is an option to buy for 2 million euros, with the loan period ending in December 2025. A buyout fee of 2 million is…

During the off-season, five Beijing Guoan players have left the team after their contracts expired, including veterans Zhang Chengdong and Yu Dabao, foreign players Adebenro and Mamadou, and naturalized player Li Ke. Among these five, one is currently unemployed, which is Adebenro. In the Chinese Super League (CSL) season 24, Adebenro only played 18 games for Guoan, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists. In mid-to-late August of 24, Adebenro left due to injury and was unable to recover before the end of the CSL season 24. His poor attendance rate was the main reason for Guoan's decision to let him go. Currently, Adebenro has not received any offers from other clubs. Three of them have found new clubs, including Zhang Chengdong, Mamadou, and Li Ke. In the CSL season 24, Zhang Chengdong played a total of 12 games for Guoan without scoring or assisting. After leaving Beijing Guoan, he chose to join Shao Jiayi and is currently training with Qingdao West Coast during the winter. There are a total of 11 players aged 32 or above in the West Coast team, and the 35-year-old Zhang Chengdong joining the team does not make him the oldest player, and there is even a chance for him to become a regular starter. Mamadou's new club is likely to be Dalian Yingbo, a newly promoted team in the CSL. In the CSL season 24, Mamadou played 25 league games for Guoan, averaging 0.68 tackles, 0.76 interceptions, and 5.68 clearances per game. This player is energetic and plays a stable style, which will definitely…

Monday 003 Portuguese League | Givisente vs. Rio Ave I. Historical Clash Status The recent clashes between Givisente and Rio Ave have been evenly matched, with Givisente winning 4, drawing 2, and losing 4, giving them a win rate of 40%. Overall, both sides are on par. Looking at the details, Givisente has a slight advantage at home with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Rio Ave is slightly disadvantaged away with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses. II. Team's Recent Form and Condition Givisente: In their last 10 games, they have won 4, drawn 2, and lost 4, performing averagely. They have certain abilities in both offense and defense, but their form is not very stable. Rio Ave: In their last 10 games, they have won 3, drawn 4, and lost 3, performing similarly to Givisente. However, Rio Ave's away performance is weaker, which may be an unfavorable factor for this game. III. Team Lineup and Strength Both teams have players with good strength, and there is no significant difference in overall strength. Givisente has more diverse scoring methods in attack, while Rio Ave emphasizes overall cooperation and tactical execution. IV. Prediction and Analysis of the Game Considering factors such as historical clashes, team form, and lineup strength, this game will be very close. Givisente has some advantages and confidence playing at home, while Rio Ave will not give up easily. Givisente needs to rely on their home advantage and attacking ability to win, while Rio Ave needs to rely on overall cooperation and solid defense…

In the current season, Spanish giants Barcelona have started strong but have since faltered under new coach Flick, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 9 matches, dropping to third place in La Liga. Moreover, Barcelona has recently encountered another headache, as the registration issues with Olmo and Victor have made them a laughingstock among other teams' fans. Now, another former Barcelona player has delivered an outstanding performance, embarrassing his old club. In 17 matches, he has contributed to 14 goals! The 25-year-old discarded by Barcelona has exploded, with Laporta selling him for 7 million, and now his value is 27 million. On January 4th, in the 17th round of the Portuguese League, Guimaraes faced off against Sporting Portugal in a goal-scoring battle, ending in a 4-4 draw. In this match, Sporting Portugal's main center forward, Zekai Rais, scored a hat-trick. With 21 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances this season in the Portuguese League, the Swedish forward, valued at 75 million euros, is a focal point in the transfer market. After securing 1 point in this match, Sporting Portugal temporarily rose to first place in the league. Sporting Portugal not only has Zekai Rais, but their attacking midfielder, Trincao, also performed exceptionally well. In the match against Guimaraes, Trincao scored a goal in the 95th minute to help the team secure a 4-4 draw. This season, Trincao has started every match for Sporting Portugal in the Portuguese League, scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists, ranking first in both the assist…

Manchester United's recruitment efforts over the past few seasons have not been particularly successful. Based on this season's performance, apart from the acquisitions of Bruno Fernandes (B fee) and Mazraoui achieving some success, other players such as Antony and Hojlund who cost nearly 100 million euros, as well as Ten Hag's former Ajax players like De Ligt, have not performed particularly well. Despite bringing in several players from the Eredivisie, specifically his former Ajax players, Ten Hag's "Dutch contingent" has not achieved success, and Amorim is not very satisfied with these players. In an interview, Amorin also expressed dissatisfaction with Manchester United's current squad, believing that they are not adaptable to his three-center-back system. It is certain that Manchester United will make personnel adjustments. According to information from The Mail, Manchester United views Porto striker Aguer and Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes as key targets for recruitment. Among them, the Portuguese defender previously worked with Amorin and now has less than 2 years left on his contract at PSG. If he does not renew his contract, PSG is willing to sell him. Whether Aguer and Nuno Mendes can adapt to Manchester United and Amorin's tactical system remains to be seen, but based on this news, Manchester United may really go from one extreme to another. It cannot be denied that every head coach has their own coaching style and recruitment tendencies, and it is completely understandable to prioritize their former players. However, completely negating previous recruitment achievements and making large-scale changes to the squad, even if it leads to success,…

Teng Hahe was sacked, and when Manchester United finalized Amorim, the prospects were promising. At that time, Amorim, who coached the Portuguese Super League defending champion Sporting Portugal, won consecutive victories in the Portuguese Super League and the Champions League, leading the Portuguese Super League standings strongly, and on the Champions League stage, they defeated Manchester City 4-1. In the 16th round of the Premier League, it was the first Manchester Derby in Amorim's coaching career, leading Manchester United to defeat Guardiola's team, the defending Premier League champions, 2-1 away from home. Also favored was Amorim's favorite player at Sporting Portugal, Yorkres. When Teng Hahe coached before, Manchester United had long been in a state of weak attack. In the ninth round of the Premier League, Manchester United lost 1-2 to West Ham United away from home, which was Teng Hahe's last game before being sacked. At that time, Manchester United had 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in 9 games, accumulating 11 points, ranking 14th in the Premier League standings. In 9 games, Manchester United scored 8 goals and conceded 11, with their attacking power ranking third from the bottom among the 20 teams in the Premier League, only scoring 2 more goals than Crystal Palace and Southampton during the same period. If Amorim can bring his former protégé Yorkres from Sporting Portugal to Manchester United during the winter window, can the Red Devils' offense be greatly improved? The honeymoon period between Amorim and Manchester United has passed, and it seems that there was never a honeymoon to…

In the world of football, as in any other field, new talents emerge with each generation. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi will eventually retire, and the future of world football belongs to the younger generation. This year, Rodri won the Ballon d'Or, while Vinicius was named World Footballer of the Year. Talented players such as Mbappe and Haaland are in their prime, and Ansu Fati, at just 17, has become a key player for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Now, a Portuguese player of the same age is also rising to prominence. In two matches, this 17-year-old star has scored four goals, leading his team to the top of the Portuguese league table, and a potential successor to Cristiano Ronaldo is emerging. On December 29th, in the 16th round of the Portuguese league, Porto defeated Boavista 4-0 at home. In this match, three young Porto players scored all four goals for the team. Among them, 22-year-old former Barcelona player Nico Gonzalez scored one goal and provided one assist, while 20-year-old Omorediom scored twice. He joined Porto from Atletico Madrid this summer. Rodrigo Mora, who is three years younger than Omorediom, had one goal and one assist in this match. Porto is known as a "star-making factory," where many young players receive training before moving on to the top five leagues, including Deco, Carvalho, Pepe, Falcao, James Rodriguez, and Dias. Gonzalez and Omorediom have come to the right place by joining Porto. As for Mora, he is a product of Porto's youth academy and has been representing…