After the Madrid Olympics, many characters from "Captain Tsubasa" completed their transfers. So, which clubs did they end up joining? Today, let's take a look at the destinations of the Japanese team's players. As the main cast, the author has provided detailed information on many of the players. I will divide them into overseas leagues and Japanese leagues: Overseas Leagues:‌ Tsubasa Ozora - Barcelona (La Liga) Kojiro Hyuga - Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) Genzo Wakabayashi - Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Shinji Kazama - Juventus (Serie A) Misaki Taro - Inter Milan (Serie A) Ryo Ishizaki - Inter Milan (Serie A) Takayuki Tsurugi - Sampdoria (Serie B) Seiya Ishizaki - Werder Bremen (Bundesliga) Shun Nitta - Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga) Yoshiyuki Endo - Marseille (Ligue 1) Mamoru Izawa - Marseille (Ligue 1) Ken Wakashimazu - Porto (Primeira Liga) Hajime Hibiki - Porto (Primeira Liga) Hikaru Matsuyama - Arsenal (Premier League) Jun Misugi - Ajax (Eredivisie) Yuzo Kojima - Vasco da Gama (Brasileirão) Gorou Shioda - Boca Juniors (Primera División) Japanese Leagues:‌ Taro Misaki - Urawa Reds Kazumasa Ohtori - Vissel Kobe Tatsuya Ishizaki - Chiba City Originals Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi - Yokohama F. Marinos Taro Misaki - Tokyo Verdy Tetsuya Jin - Cerezo Osaka Yuichi Hoshino - Shimizu S-Pulse Shingo Aoi - Hiroshima Sanfrecce Takeshi Nanba - Shimizu S-Pulse Kazuya Sorimachi - Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Yoshiharu Nakahara - Tokyo Verdy Yusuke Matsuyama - Cerezo Osaka Naoki Tsukushi - Gamba Osaka Michel Yamada - Tokyo Verdy

As one of the top teams in world football, Manchester City has experienced a significant decline in performance this season. This has led to a strong desire among some players to leave the club. One such player is Walker, the team's captain who has been instrumental in their treble-winning success. Despite starting in 11 matches this season, Walker is keen on leaving during the winter transfer window for free. He is aware that Manchester City will soon undergo a rebuilding phase, which would limit his future opportunities within the team. Consequently, he has initiated discussions with several Serie A clubs, expressing his willingness to significantly reduce his salary to play in Italy. Walker currently earns a hefty weekly wage of £170,000 at Manchester City. Therefore, his decision to leave and join the Italian league necessitates a substantial pay cut, making him an attractive signing prospect for interested clubs. Initially, it was rumored that AC Milan would secure Walker's services, significantly bolstering their squad. However, there has been a major twist in events, as Inter Milan has swiftly moved to intercept Milan and sign the top-tier defender. Walker's wife also wishes for him to leave England due to their previous divorce case, which has been a considerable source of distress for them. Moving abroad to play football is something she hopes for, and they plan to live together in Milan, a goal that Walker shares. Inter Milan's successful interception is indeed commendable, as Walker's decision to forego a high salary ensures that he can remain a key player for the team…

Inter Milan has been on a remarkable run, defeating Atalanta with two goals and extending their unbeaten record against the "true black and blues" for several years. They have made it to the Italian Super Cup final in a strong fashion. The team has set new records for league goals, maintained a stable position in the direct qualification zone of the Champions League, avoided significant injuries, and fostered a harmonious atmosphere in the locker room. Their recent victory over the league leaders has brought them closer to the Italian Super Cup, a performance that deserves recognition. Since the appointment of coach Simone Inzaghi, Inter Milan has been making steady progress, setting small goals each year. They have established a unique playing style based on three key strategies, gradually replacing their nearly half-century-long pragmatic DNA with a new image that combines dominance and entertainment value. In an era where Serie A tactics are becoming more "Westernized" and business models increasingly resemble those of the Portuguese league, teams often lose star players and undergo frequent squad changes. This makes the head coach's ability to integrate resources and make tactical insights even more crucial. Conte once attempted to implement an attacking style and pressing game but quickly succumbed to the pressures of reality. Inzaghi, during his tenure at Lazio, learned to be frugal and incorporated modern Spanish elements into traditional Italian football, meeting the club's outward-looking development strategy and adapting to the evolving times. Since the treble-winning season, Inter Milan's league goal tally had long hovered around 60 goals. Despite the return of…

Araujo, who has been a key player for Barcelona and considered by fans as a future top-tier defender, seems to have had a falling out with the club. Barcelona is now aware that Araujo will not be renewing his contract and is looking to resolve the issue of his departure. The team's situation this season has been relatively good, with Lewandowski attempting to persuade Araujo to stay until after they win the championship. However, Araujo declined Lewandowski's offer and bid farewell to his Barcelona teammates after the Spanish Super Cup. Juventus and Araujo have reached an agreement on personal terms, leaving only the negotiation of the transfer fee between Barcelona and Juventus. Araujo's abilities are undoubtedly top-notch; otherwise, Barcelona wouldn't have focused on training him and offered him a top-level contract. But due to his physical issues and frequent injuries over the years, Barcelona is cautious about offering him the highest salary within the team during this renewal period, which led to Araujo wanting to leave abruptly. Juventus, however, remains confident in Araujo, believing that with high wages and guaranteed playing time, he can become the best defender in the world. As Barcelona's captain, Araujo's decision to leave during the winter transfer window has had a negative impact. Barcelona has been unable to convince him to stay, and Juventus initially offered only 45 million euros. However, with Barcelona unwilling to let him go, Juventus increased their offer to 50 million euros, indicating that they are prepared to let Araujo go.

After a brief winter break, the Saudi League reignited with Al-Nassr securing a 3-1 victory over Al-Ahli, marking a successful start. Mane scored twice in the match, while Cristiano Ronaldo also opened his scoring account for the new year with a penalty kick. This particular penalty kick was significant as it marked Ronaldo's 917th career goal and his 60th goal in the Saudi League, coincidentally occurring in his 60th appearance in the league. This means he averages one goal per game in the Saudi League, making him the third-fastest player in league history to reach 60 goals, with an additional 15 assists. It is also his 24th consecutive calendar year scoring goals. However, as usual, this penalty kick provided detractors with ammunition to criticize Ronaldo, claiming that he only scores from penalties. Out of his 11 league goals this season, six were from penalties, and some have even calculated that since the 2022 World Cup, 27% of his goals have been penalties. Despite the criticism, Ronaldo, who is accustomed to media scrutiny, remains unaffected. He maintains a positive attitude during training and matches, often seen smiling on the field. This resilience not only helps him stay focused but also translates into increased publicity and financial gain. In fact, he topped the football income chart in 2024 with earnings of 260 million euros, significantly ahead of others. Some question Ronaldo's contributions beyond scoring penalties. While detailed tactical analysis is beyond the scope of this article, it can be summarized that Ronaldo's mere presence on the field demands constant attention from defenders,…

The Portuguese team in the 2022 World Cup experienced a series of ups and downs, including internal conflicts, disappointment, and pain. For Cristiano Ronaldo, that year's competition almost became a turning point in his career. Everyone remembers the match against Morocco, where Portugal was surprisingly eliminated in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo, with tears in his eyes, almost broke down emotionally as he walked into the player's tunnel. The World Cup is a dream stage for every player, and for Ronaldo, it might have been his last chance. As he gets older, it's uncertain when he'll get another shot at winning the World Cup. During the match, Ronaldo was placed on the bench, which became a focal point of attention. Fans speculated wildly, with rumors even suggesting that Ronaldo demanded the replacement of head coach Fernando Santos. People generally believed that he was unhappy about not starting the game, causing significant turmoil and leading to internal conflicts within the team. Some began to question whether Ronaldo was truly willing to make sacrifices for the team or if he was being selfish. Recently, however, Santos revealed something different during an interview. He mentioned that although Ronaldo was unhappy sitting on the bench, he still respected his decision. "There was no conflict between us as the outside world suggested; instead, we maintained contact and communicated after the match," explained Santos, surprising many. It turns out that everyone misunderstood Ronaldo. Despite his unhappiness and possible disappointment, he did not stir up trouble within the team but made compromises for the overall interests of the squad.…

"Who is the greatest in history?" This is an old question that fans have been arguing about for nearly 20 years. At dinner tables, behind keyboards, and on the sidelines of matches, the names of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo almost occupy half of all football topics. The concept of "the two best of their generation" once struck a chord with many - "Messi is a genius, Ronaldo is a machine." But now, as Messi lifts the World Cup trophy and Ronaldo gradually fades from the historical stage, the seemingly equal status of the two seems to have been broken by time and achievements. What has made Messi step by step become the "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time), while Ronaldo has gradually slipped down the historical rankings? Let us delve into this. Messi's story is a typical script of rising from the trough to the peak. As a player with extraordinary talent, Messi's career highlights are countless, but his start with the national team was bumpy. In the 2014 World Cup final, he stood before the world but unfortunately lost to Germany, missing an opportunity to be crowned king. Even more heart-wrenching was his consecutive failures on the Copa America field - reaching the final three times and failing three times. Even worse, after one loss, Messi even publicly announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, which once led people to question his leadership abilities. However, great figures never succumb to doubts. In the 2021 Copa America, he finally broke the curse, helping Argentina defeat Brazil and win his first…

On January 12th, Beijing time, the 20th round of Serie A featured the Turin derby, with Torino hosting Juventus. In the first half, Ildiz scored for Juventus to take the lead, but the Bianconeri conceded a goal in the final stages of the first half, with Fraticci scoring against Juventus. Neither team was able to change the score in the second half, ending in a 1-1 draw, with both coaches receiving red cards. Although Juventus has rarely lost this season, they have not won much either, and their performance has been unacceptable to fans. Juventus made a mistake by betting on Kupmenas and letting go of their midfield core for free, resulting in 12 draws in 19 rounds of Serie A. In the 8th minute of the game, Juventus' young player Ildiz made a series of dribbles on the right flank, cutting inside from outside the penalty area to shoot and score, giving Juventus a great start. In the 21st minute, Gonzalez's goal was disallowed due to offside. In stoppage time of the first half, Torino player Fraticci responded with a long-range shot, unleashing a powerful world-class shot, and the two teams eventually drew. The 19-year-old Ildiz has scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists this season, bringing some surprises to Juventus fans as the new number 10. On the other hand, Kupmenas, the Dutch international with a transfer fee of 54.7 million euros, has performed mediocrely since leaving Atalanta to join Juventus. In this match against Torino, Kupmenas wore the captain's armband, but received a post-match rating of 6.5,…

This season in European football, at first glance, it seems that the "big club monopoly" of previous years has not been shaken. However, upon closer observation, one can discover that some smaller clubs are quietly making their presence felt, causing quite a stir. Especially in Serie A, Atalanta - once considered a "dark horse" - is making an extraordinary impact, challenging the status of the traditional top three. After 16 rounds in Serie A, they have firmly secured the top spot, surpassing traditional powerhouses Inter Milan, Juventus, and Milan. Although the season is not yet halfway through, the rise of this non-traditional powerhouse cannot help but make people wonder: could a miracle greater than Bayer Leverkusen's championship be born? Looking back to last year, Leverkusen broke Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga, winning their first-ever Bundesliga title, becoming a pleasant surprise in European football. If Leverkusen's championship brought us a long-awaited shock, then if Atalanta were to win the Serie A title this season, it would be an even more shocking football revolution. After all, compared to Leverkusen, Atalanta's historical background is clearly more "ordinary," and the difficulty of their championship is even greater than last season's pharmaceutical factory. Atalanta's rise is rooted in profound tactical foundations. As a regular mid-table team in Serie A, over the past few seasons, Atalanta has steadily improved under the Giggio tactical system, especially with their eye-catching performance in attack. Coach Gasperini's highly offensive approach makes the team both creative and efficient in attack. Although the team's overall lineup does not have the depth…

Assists are an indispensable important data in football matches, which not only reflect the creativity of players but also their contribution to the team's overall offensive efforts. Throughout the history of La Liga, many players have created countless goal-scoring opportunities for their teammates with their outstanding vision and passing abilities. Here are the top five players in La Liga history with the most assists, whose performances are not only astonishing in terms of statistics but have also left a profound impact on the field. List and Data Analysis Lionel Messi Assists: 193 Appearances: 520 Average Assists per Game: 0.37 Nationality: Argentina Messi is not only the best scorer in La Liga history but also the assist king. His average of 0.37 assists per game demonstrates his versatility and consistency in the attacking end. Xavi Hernández Assists: 130 Appearances: 505 Average Assists per Game: 0.26 Nationality: Spain As the core midfielder of Barcelona, Xavi has created numerous opportunities for his teammates with precise passes and vision, and his average of 0.26 assists per game reflects his stable contributions. Karim Benzema Assists: 119 Appearances: 439 Average Assists per Game: 0.27 Nationality: France Benzema is not only a top scorer but also shows the importance of his role in team cooperation with an average of 0.27 assists per game. Cristiano Ronaldo Assists: 87 Appearances: 312 Average Assists per Game: 0.28 Nationality: Portugal During his time in La Liga, Ronaldo not only scored goals in abundance but also created a large number of opportunities for his teammates with an efficiency of 0.28 assists per…