As the third-generation king of world football, Messi chose to join the Miami International team in the MLS after winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, it now appears that Messi's decision was quite correct. In the MLS, Messi can avoid excessive fatigue and continue to preserve his physical strength and recover his body. Therefore, in the summer's Copa America, Messi also led the Argentine national team to victory again. Currently, Messi has also received another piece of good news: he has been elected as the best player of the 2024 MLS season by Transfermarkt. In the 2024 season, Messi scored an impressive 21 goals and provided 11 assists in just 22 games, demonstrating that whenever he takes the field, he contributes top-level statistics and performances. Notably, Messi also led Miami International to finish first in their regular-season division. Unfortunately, in the subsequent playoffs, Messi's Miami International suffered a surprising elimination. However, this does not diminish Messi's outstanding performance in the 2024 MLS season. Therefore, Messi's latest award is well-deserved. In the MLS, Messi's performance is akin to a dimension-reducing strike, which has made Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi league, quite envious. Ronaldo has been playing in the Saudi league for three years but has yet to win any championships. He has also never been named the best player in the Saudi league, which has left the typically competitive Ronaldo feeling quite frustrated. Therefore, whether Ronaldo will choose to join the MLS and continue his rivalry with Messi after this season ends is something everyone is looking forward…

Imagine a player nearing 40 years old, yet still earning one of the highest salaries in football history - 220 million euros! Is this not a "miracle"? Even more astonishingly, this player's competitive form seems to have not declined due to age. Some people mock, saying "earning sky-high wages while playing 'retirement football'", while die-hard fans firmly declare, "This is the greatest respect for a legend!" Whether it is right or wrong is aside, but this phenomenon is indeed worth pondering: Is Ronaldo's renewal about continuing his legacy, or is it part of a grand plan for the Saudi league? There is a "truth" in the football world: Players generally decline after 30, and those who can maintain top-level performance at 35 are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. However, Ronaldo is clearly different. This Portuguese star born in 1985 is not only treated exceptionally "gently" by time, but his level of self-discipline is also astonishing. Many jokingly refer to Ronaldo as the "Iron Man of football." You might not imagine that he lives strictly according to a schedule every day, never indulges in his diet, and trains with unyielding determination. There were teammates who revealed that whether Ronaldo won a cup or was at home on weekends, his schedule was always a cycle of "gym, swimming pool, and training ground." It is precisely this super-strong self-discipline that has allowed Ronaldo's competitive form to "last" several more years than ordinary players. It is worth mentioning that studies have shown that athletes' muscle activity and endurance do indeed decline…

As the unrivaled dual stars of the football world, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have not only monopolized trophies, glory, and limelight over the years but also dominated discussions and attention. Even after their departure from European football, they remain the most influential figures in the global football scene. Ronaldo has increased the visibility of the Saudi League, while Messi has made people fall in love with Major League Soccer (MLS). Indeed, before Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo ventured into the desert, few would have paid attention to the Saudi League. People were unaware of clubs like Al Ittihad Jeddah or the rivalries between Al Nassr and Al Hilal. However, Ronaldo's arrival at Al Nassr changed everything. Since the moment he stepped onto the club, the Saudi League has been frequently mentioned, drawing more and more eyes towards the desert. People are curious about how Ronaldo will perform on a stage built from oil and money. Similarly, MLS was largely ignored until Messi made his choice. Despite hosting football greats like Henry, Kaka, Ibrahimovic, Gerrard, and Pirlo, MLS remained distant and unfamiliar to many. Beyond the lack of promotion and relegation, our knowledge of MLS was minimal. We only knew that David Beckham, known as the heartthrob, owned a team there called Inter Miami. But when the ball king Messi brought his talent, skill, and aura to the turf of Inter Miami, MLS instantly became the center of attention, standing out from the rest. Clearly, gazing upon the ball king often seems more important than following the top five leagues, and it…

A splendid victory! Relying on goals from Timothy Weah and M'Bala M'Bala N'Siangou, Serie A giants Juventus comfortably defeated their old rivals AC Milan 2-0 at home, securing their first victory of 2025 and temporarily surpassing Lazio, who have a game in hand, to rise to fourth place in the league table. In this match, Juventus' new signing Alberto Costa, brought in during the winter transfer window, was included in the squad but unfortunately did not make an appearance. The recovered Dusan Vlahovic was on standby on the bench. Coach Thiago Motta continued to use the 4231 formation, with Mattia Perin guarding the goal, and the four defenders were Weston McKennie, Gleison Bremer, Matthijs de Ligt, and Danilo, who is embroiled in transfer rumors. Manuel Locatelli and Arthur formed the double pivot in midfield, while Federico Chiesa, Paulo Dybala, and M'Bala M'Bala N'Siangou took up the attacking midfield roles, and Alvaro Morata led the line to attack the fortress. In the 7th minute, M'Bala M'Bala N'Siangou made space on the left side of the penalty area with consecutive feints and took a wonderful shot that narrowly missed the target, signaling the start of Juventus' offensive for the whole game. In the 10th minute, AC Milan responded in kind, with Brahim Diaz initiating the attack, and Rafael Leao turned and shot inside the box, which was blocked by Matthijs de Ligt with his body. In the 35th minute, Juventus launched a counterattack, and Federico Chiesa's direct shot from the back post was valiantly saved by Mike Maignan. After the break, Juventus…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the official news from the winter transfer market announced that Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has joined Paris Saint-Germain. The two parties have signed a contract until the summer of 2029, and Kvaratskhelia will wear the number 7 jersey for PSG, previously worn by Kylian Mbappé. Like Mbappé, Kvaratskhelia also specializes in attacking from the left flank. With a transfer fee of 70 million euros, PSG has officially announced their new number 7, while the Serie A leader loses its core player, making Inter Milan's prospects for winning the title more promising. Kvaratskhelia, currently 23 years old, has scored 30 goals and provided 29 assists in 107 appearances for Napoli. He helped Napoli win the Serie A championship in the 22-23 season, during which the team also reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, achieving their best performance in the competition. In the Georgian national team, Kvaratskhelia has played 40 games, scoring 17 goals and providing 9 assists, helping the Georgian team qualify for the European Championship for the first time and defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to reach the knockout stages. Kvaratskhelia plays as a left winger on the field, capable not only of shooting and passing but also excelling in dribbling and strong breakthroughs, having once surpassed Leão to become the top dribbler in a single Serie A season. PSG is currently ranked 25th in the Champions League, outside the playoff qualifying zone. Kvaratskhelia's arrival is crucial. In the final two rounds of matches, PSG will face Manchester City at home and Stuttgart away, fighting…

In the 21st round of Serie A, several matches were played. Bologna defeated Monza at home. Bologna conceded early in the game when Daniel Maldini scored in the 4th minute. However, Bologna fought back fiercely. Castro equalized in the 22nd minute, which boosted the morale of the Bologna players. Jens Odgaard and Orsolini followed with goals to help Bologna complete a remarkable comeback. Bologna ultimately won 3-1 against Monza, securing all three points. The match between Juventus and AC Milan was highly anticipated. The two teams had previously met in the Italian Super Cup semi-finals, where Juventus suffered a reversal at the hands of AC Milan. This time around, Juventus successfully avenged themselves with a 2-0 victory. The match remained goalless until the second half. Mbangu's shot was deflected into the net, giving Juventus some luck. Subsequently, Little Weah forced his way into the penalty area and scored a low shot to extend the lead. Despite AC Milan's 13 attempts on goal, they were unable to convert any into scores. Juventus' victory ended their four-game winless streak in all competitions. Meanwhile, Conceicao suffered his first defeat as coach of AC Milan. The league leaders, Napoli, also completed a revenge story by defeating the strong Atalanta 3-2 away from home. In their first meeting, Napoli suffered a 3-goal defeat. This time, although Napoli conceded first, they managed to turn the game around! Retegui scored against Napoli in the 17th minute. However, Napoli quickly equalized with Politano's volley. Then, McTominay pushed the ball into the net to help Napoli take the lead.…

This weekend, the top five European leagues continued to play, with many big-name teams taking the field, but their outcomes were not all the same. Newcastle, Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal, three major clubs, all suffered upsets, while Liverpool, who won in extra time thanks to Darwin Nunez's brace, also widened the point gap with the Gunners. Bayern Munich won a tough home game 3-2 against Wolfsburg, and Juventus avenged their loss to AC Milan with a 2-0 victory at home! Newcastle United 1-4 Bournemouth Newcastle, who had won nine consecutive games in all competitions, faced Bournemouth, known as the "giant-killer," who had defeated Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham this season. In this match, the son of legendary footballer Patrick Kluivert, young Kluivert, shone brightly, scoring a hat-trick at home to help Bournemouth defeat the Magpies 4-1, ending their nine-game winning streak and once again proving their giant-killing prowess. Brentford 0-2 Liverpool Liverpool, the league leaders who had not won in two rounds of the Premier League, faced Brentford away from home. Liverpool was in poor form in this match, with Gakpo missing a clear chance in the first half. In the second half, Klopp made frequent substitutions to try to activate the team's attacking performance. Nunez, who came on as a substitute, became the hero of the team, scoring twice in three minutes during stoppage time to help Liverpool defeat Brentford 2-0 and consolidate their position as league leaders. Bayern Munich 3-2 Wolfsburg Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga leaders, also had a tough win on this matchday. Facing Wolfsburg, who had…

In today's football transfer market, Juventus' decision has once again attracted widespread attention. Araujo, the young and promising Barcelona defender, is quietly becoming the focus of attention. With Barcelona facing salary pressure, this 25-year-old player has become a "bargain" opportunity in the transfer market, and Juventus has taken the initiative to offer a price of 35 million euros. Although this price is not low, it can't help but make people reflect: Will Barcelona choose to give up such a future star? Araujo's potential and injury troubles Araujo's growth path has not been smooth sailing. His performance at Barcelona is exciting, especially his stable performance in defense, which has gradually made him the backbone of the team's defensive line. However, injuries are like a shadow that always surround him, often disturbing his career. Despite this, Araujo's strength and talent are not to be underestimated. His value was once close to 100 million euros, which undoubtedly reflects his weight in the hearts of fans. However, with the troubles of injuries and fluctuations in performance, his market value has declined, providing an opportunity for Juventus. Barcelona's dilemma and Juventus' opportunity For Barcelona, salary issues have forced them to face a cruel reality: Araujo's contract is about to expire, and the club's financial situation is precarious. To balance the accounts, letting go of a top young player seems to be a helpless move. Although Barcelona's asking price for Araujo is 45 million euros, Juventus' offer of 35 million euros gives people a glimmer of hope. In this transfer game, Juventus obviously takes the initiative.…

Inter Milan, the Serie A powerhouse, was defeated by their city rivals AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup on January 7th. It has been 10 days since then, and they have played two matches, winning 1-0 away against Venezia and drawing 2-2 at home with Bologna. Despite the obvious bias of the referees in the Bologna match, it is undeniable that the aging squad and insufficient abilities of some players are facts for the Nerazzurri. After Oaktree Capital took over Inter Milan, significant changes have occurred in the team's operations and transfer strategies. After all, capital is capital, always chasing profits. Bosses like Moratti are extremely rare in world football; they are true lovers of the game! The transfer saga of Frattesi has been a long-running soap opera. The Italian international is not satisfied with his status under coach Inzaghi, although he has not publicly complained like a nagging wife, he believes his future lies elsewhere from Inter Milan. Inter Milan has set a price tag of 45 million euros on Frattesi, which seems to declare the player as unsellable. Roma wanted to loan Frattesi for 5 million with an option to buy for 25 million, but this was firmly rejected by Inter Milan because Roma, the team Frattesi fancies, cannot afford such a large sum, and it is highly unlikely for them to qualify for next season's Champions League, making the summer buyout of the player almost impossible. Napoli is also eyeing Frattesi, and with considerable financial resources, they can offer 45 million euros. However, coach Inzaghi would…

In January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr FC with a promise to bring championships to the team. Unfortunately, more than two years have passed, and Ronaldo has yet to fulfill his promise. In the early hours of today, Al-Nassr was held to a 1-1 draw, effectively ending Ronaldo's hopes for the league title. Before this match, Al-Nassr was ranked third in the Saudi Professional League. To catch up with the two teams ahead of them (Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad Jeddah), Ronaldo's team needed to secure victories in the coming games. Facing Al-Batin, a weaker opponent, Al-Nassr had a good chance to take all three points. However, Al-Nassr failed to capitalize on the opportunity. In the last moments of the first half, Al-Batin broke the deadlock, making it 1-0. In the second half, with no room for error, Al-Nassr pushed forward aggressively. Ronaldo made several attempts but could not find the back of the net. In the 63rd minute, Laporte scored a header, leveling the score at 1-1. Despite dominating the final 30 minutes, Al-Nassr could not score again, resulting in a 1-1 draw away from home. In their last four matches across all competitions, Al-Nassr has only won one, showing poor form. Ronaldo played the full match, attempting eight shots with three on target, both being the highest in the game. However, he could not contribute to the team's goal tally, ending his streak of scoring in six consecutive matches across competitions. Ronaldo also provided two key passes. After the match, Ronaldo received a rating of 7.5, ranking second within the…