Argentina's national football team achieved a historic victory at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, securing their third championship title. Lionel Messi, the team's star player, fulfilled his lifelong dream and completed his career grand slam. However, more than two years have passed since their triumph, and the fate of these champion players has taken various turns. Some are still in their prime, others are on the rise, some have left the competitive top European leagues, and there are those who have retired from international duty. After winning the World Cup, six Argentine internationals have departed from Europe's top five leagues, with two retiring from the national team, leaving them out of contention for the upcoming USA-Mexico-Canada tournament. On January 21st, Beijing time, new transfer market news emerged as River Plate, an Argentine football powerhouse, announced the return of Montiel to the club. According to journalist Uriel Lugt, Montiel's transfer fee was set at 4.5 million euros, with a contract that extends until 2028. This season, Montiel only made nine appearances for Sevilla, starting four times and scoring one goal. Despite being just 28 years old, he has already bid farewell to the top European leagues. When mentioning Montiel, many will recall his calm and decisive penalty kick in the World Cup final that helped Argentina lift the trophy. In this River Plate squad, there are two other Argentine World Cup champions who left Europe's top leagues last summer: the 33-year-old Pezzella and Acuña. Pezzella returned to South America after leaving Real Betis, while Acuña previously played for Sevilla. Argentina's…

On January 20th, Beijing time, Spanish radio station Cadena SER's famous journalist Edu Pidal exclusively reported that Carlo Ancelotti will resign at the end of this season. In the 20th round of La Liga, Real Madrid turned the standings to regain the top spot, widening the gap with second-placed Atletico Madrid by 2 points and third-placed Barcelona by 7 points. After a 4-1 victory over Palmeiras, the Italian veteran coach attended the press conference and jokingly said, "From criticism to praise, football changes so quickly. I'm still a bit confused. I've heard that we've been playing poorly recently, but now I see that Real Madrid is at the top, so I will continue to study where the problem lies." This sentence is not at all exaggerated; it is a true reflection of Real Madrid's season. From the combination of Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe, and Rodrygo at the beginning of the season; To the difficulty of integrating Mbappe; A wave of defensive injuries; Bale and Bellingham being overworked and experimented in other positions; Poor performance by Joaquin, etc., Real Madrid's public opinion has been in a trough. Coach Ancelotti is under great pressure. Problems such as the balance of the front three, lack of a central core in midfield, a wave of defensive injuries without reinforcements, and insufficient playing time for substitute youngsters like Juler and Endrick. Any one of these problems could blow up on him. For example, Bellingham and Bale, who are frequently restricted and dissatisfied with their positional shifts, can cause trouble if they make a fuss. Fortunately, both…

Earlier, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano announced that Manchester United winger Antony has joined Real Betis on loan until the end of the season. According to Spanish media outlet Relevo, Amorim requested a guarantee from the Manchester United owners that the team must receive reinforcements after Antony's departure. The Manchester United hierarchy promised Amorim this, hence he gave the green light for the transfer. The media's message is clear: Antony's departure means Manchester United will also accelerate their pace in terms of recruitment. Indeed, related news has emerged. According to The Athletic, Manchester United are in talks with Lecce over the signing of 20-year-old left-back Dogu. Although no agreement has been reached yet, discussions about the transfer have made progress. Manchester United head coach Amorim is eager to add new strength to the team during the January transfer window, especially given the team's recent decline in form. Manchester United currently lead the relegation zone by only 10 points in the Premier League table, making squad reinforcement an urgent matter. Dogu is currently 20 years old and joined Lecce from Danish side Nordsjaelland U19 in the summer of 2022 for a transfer fee of just 200,000 euros. In his first season, Dogu played for the Lecce U20 team before moving up to the first team the following season, making 33 appearances with 17 starts. This season, he has become an absolute starter, playing 22 times for the team so far, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. He averages 2 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 1.75 clearances per game. His market value has…

According to multiple media reports, Brazilian international Antony, who was acquired by Manchester United for 100 million euros from Ajax, has reached a verbal agreement to join La Liga's Betis on loan. United will cover part of Antony's salary. This season, the Brazilian international has only played 401 minutes and his market value has dropped to 20 million euros. Will he be able to deliver outstanding performances and prove his worth in the Spanish league? A Brazilian international full of feints, excelling at Ajax but unable to establish himself at Manchester United As a Brazilian player, Antony is naturally gifted with ball control. During his time at Ajax, he demonstrated excellent ability to break through on the flanks, using his feints to create breakthroughs and complete assists and goals. In European competitions, Antony also had impressive moments, especially in the match between Ajax and Sporting Portugal, where he performed heroically. It should be noted that at that time, Manchester United's current manager, Amorim, watched Antony's performance live. However, after joining Manchester United, although Antony scored in his debut and helped United defeat Arsenal 3-1, after a brief highlight, this "100 million euro man" fell into a long-term injury and "firing blanks" state. His famous feints became a joke in the Premier League, which emphasizes physicality. As a winger, he couldn't break through, and his cutting inside shots lost their effectiveness once opponents became familiar with them. Transferring to Betis, can he prove his worth?‌ Currently, Manchester United seems to have become a "black hole for stars," with many excellent players…

Oral Agreement Reached!‌ On January 19th, Beijing time, Spanish media Relevo's renowned journalist Matteo Moretto and famous transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United winger Antony has joined Real Betis on a pure loan deal. Antony is a transaction in Manchester United's history that will never be forgotten. In August 2022, the transfer fee was 95 million euros, but two and a half years later, his value dropped to only 20 million. New coach Amorim could not save this asset, with only 7 substitute appearances in the league this season, playing for 127 minutes with no goals or assists. The management had long planned to clean him up, but after circling around the transfer market, there were no takers. Only La Liga club Real Betis and Greek Super League powerhouse Olympiacos were willing to rent him. Dongzi personally did not want to leave the top five leagues, eliminating the latter. Real Betis sold Assane Diouss to Como and loaned Rui Silva to Sporting Portugal, freeing up space before finally submitting an official loan application to Manchester United. Pure loan, without any buyout clauses, with Manchester United covering part of the salary expenses. It can also be seen as a disguised subsidy to get rid of him, so as not to be an eyesore. In fact, free rental doesn't offer much benefit. We can only hope that Antony can perform well in half a season, attracting more potential buyers next summer to recover tens of millions of euros in losses. But the probability of this is too low, it would…

Anthony, once a forward demanded by former Manchester United manager Ten Hag upon his appointment, has experienced a dark period at the club. In this season alone, he has only managed to score one goal in 13 games, spending most of his time as a substitute. Manchester United is eager to resolve the situation with this underperforming player and has proposed a solution: subsidizing his salary to facilitate a loan move for Anthony. Spanish media outlet Relevo's renowned journalist Matteo Moretto reported that Real Betis is interested in securing Anthony on loan but without an option to buy. Betis is looking for a short-term loan during the winter transfer window to assess his performance. This arrangement is indeed cost-effective, considering Anthony's relatively high wages. By loaning him out with United covering part of his salary, Betis can manage the financial aspect, and given Anthony's young age and peak years ahead, he has the potential to excel. Anthony himself is keen on joining a team that can offer him consistent playing time, allowing him to re-establish himself. Despite his technical abilities, Anthony's physicality and speed have not been favored in the Premier League, where he struggles to compete against stronger opponents. This has hindered his ability to dribble past defenders and create scoring opportunities. A move to La Liga, where the physical demands are less intense, could provide Anthony with the opportunity to prove himself. Manchester United also hopes that he will rediscover his value and can be sold off sooner rather than later.

After two months under the guidance of Amorim, Manchester United is gradually finding its form, with a draw against Liverpool in the Premier League away game, an FA Cup victory over Arsenal with one less player on the road, and a comeback win against Southampton at home. With the winter transfer window now open, Manchester United manager Amorim has begun to make changes to the team's lineup. On January 19th, Beijing time, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United is in discussions with Real Betis regarding a deal involving Antony. Romano stated that the transfer plan involves Antony joining Real Betis on loan until June, without a buyout clause. Manchester United will cover part of the player's salary, and Antony is open to the move to Real Betis, with the deal close to being finalized. Antony's performance at Manchester United has been poor, and his salary is high. It is understandable that Manchester United would want to loan him out. Antony has not been able to secure consistent playing time at Manchester United and could benefit from a change of scenery at Real Betis. Real Betis has a history of signing players who have been let go by top clubs, such as Isco from Real Madrid, Riqui Puig from Barcelona, Adrian from Liverpool, and Giovani Lo Celso from Tottenham Hotspur. During Antony's loan period, Manchester United will pay part of the player's salary, allowing Real Betis to test the 24-year-old former Brazilian international, who could provide additional options for their La Liga and Europa League campaigns. Looking back, it…

In January's winter transfer window, Manchester United has yet to make any signings or clearances. However, the first player set to leave United during the winter window is becoming increasingly clear: compared to Rashford, Casemiro, and Garnacho, it is Anthony who is closest to departing. On January 17th, multiple media outlets including Spain's Marca and Britain's Daily Mail reported that Manchester United and Betis are accelerating the loan deal for Anthony. The 24-year-old Anthony is considered one of the worst signings in Manchester United's history. In the summer of 2022, United spent a hefty sum of 95 million euros fixed plus 5 million euros variable to bring Anthony from Ajax. Over the course of two and a half years at United, Anthony has never proven his worth. In the 2024-25 season, Anthony made only 13 appearances for United, scoring just 1 goal, with no goals in 7 Premier League matches. Under Amorim, Anthony has had no opportunities. Leaving United to find playing time is the best choice for Anthony. Marca revealed that La Liga's Betis is pushing for the loan deal for Anthony. Last December, Betis contacted United to discuss the loan of Anthony, and by the end of December, Betis had submitted an offer, hoping to secure Anthony on loan during the winter window. United is willing to loan out Anthony but hopes that Betis will increase the loan fee and take on more of the salary. Spanish media reported that Betis is preparing to submit a second offer in hopes of quickly completing the loan deal for Anthony.…

The performance of Real Sociedad this season has generally shown a trend of starting low and gradually improving. Currently, after 19 rounds of league matches, the team has achieved a record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, ranking 7th in the La Liga standings, just 2 points behind the Europa League zone. In terms of recent form, Real Sociedad defeated Villarreal 1-0 at home in the last round of the league, securing two consecutive victories in all competitions, indicating a recovery in form. Looking at their home performance, Real Sociedad has been quite impressive recently, with 5 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 home games, and they have kept clean sheets in all of these matches, demonstrating the solidity of their home defense. However, in head-to-head matchups, Real Sociedad has only managed 2 draws and 1 loss in their last three encounters against Rayo Vallecano, suggesting that they do not have a psychological advantage in this aspect. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, has a record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses after 19 rounds of league matches, placing them 9th in the La Liga standings, which can only be described as mediocre overall. In terms of recent form, Rayo Vallecano defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 at home in the last round of the league, achieving an unbeaten record of 4 wins and 3 draws in their last 7 matches, clearly showing their stable competitive state recently. It is also worth noting that Rayo Vallecano has performed well away from home recently, with 3 wins…

This season, under the leadership of new coach Flick, Barcelona once achieved a dream start. However, as the schedule progressed, they gradually lost their magic and were surpassed by the Madrid duo on the La Liga leaderboard, dropping to third place. On this matchday, Barcelona, who had been frequently hindered in the league, faced the challenge of the Copa del Rey round of 16, hosting Real Betis at their home ground, Camp Nou. In this game, Barcelona continued their fiery form from the El Clasico, with teenage prodigy Yamar contributing a goal and an assist, while Gavi, Kounde, Rafinha, and Ferran Torres also found the net, ultimately helping Barca secure a 5-1 victory over Real Betis and advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey! 【Game Highlights】 Barcelona, who started high but then stumbled in La Liga, has been strong in domestic cup competitions. In the last three games, they first bloodied a lower-tier team with four goals away in the third round of the Copa del Rey, followed by a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. In the final against arch-rival Real Madrid, they achieved a resounding 5-2 victory, claiming their first title of the season. However, their opponent in this game, Real Betis, managed a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in the first leg of the season. To continue their three-game winning streak, Flick fielded most of his starters at Camp Nou, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Pena in goal, Martin, Kubasi, Araujo, and Kounde in defense, double pivot of Pedri…