The first match of the World Cup qualifiers' Asian zone top 18 has chilled the hearts of Chinese football fans! Our national team players have truly given everyone a "surprise," not only ranking last in Group C but also setting an astonishing goal difference record: -7! This number is colder than the ice at the North Pole, making one wonder: Are we here to play football or to set new historical records? But don't lose heart, fellow football fans! This is just the beginning, with 9 more matches waiting for us to "challenge." Imagine if we could sneakily grab 1 point when facing teams like Saudi Arabia and Australia, the "big brothers," and add victories over Bahrain and Indonesia, the "little brothers," we might even mix it up for fourth place in the group. It's like an exam; passing is enough—our goal is not to be eliminated! We must mention our head coach, Ivanković. This "foreign coach" did not blame the players after the 0-7 defeat to Japan. Hey, what a "good guy"! Not everyone sees it that way. Let me elaborate. After this crushing defeat, even the bigwigs of our Football Association couldn't sit still. The FA Chairman Song Kai and Vice-Chairman Xu Jiren personally visited the national team to encourage the players. This scene is almost like a teacher comforting students who failed an exam, saying, "It's okay, try again next time." The upcoming matches are even more nerve-wracking. On September 10th at 8 PM, the national team will face Saudi Arabia at home in Dalian. That's going…

Recently, two Chinese sports legends, Deng Yaping and Sun Jihai, made humorous remarks about Chinese table tennis and the Chinese men's football team during an event, drawing attention and discussion from fans and media. Deng Yaping, known as the first "Great Demon King" of the Chinese table tennis team and the first Grand Slam winner, reached her career peak in the 1990s. Her success also propelled the rapid development of Chinese table tennis. Sun Jihai, a key player when the Chinese men's football team first qualified for the World Cup finals, had experience playing in the English Premier League, making him one of China's top overseas players. Deng Yaping represents table tennis, while Sun Jihai represents Chinese men's football. At the annual charity gala hosted by "China Philanthropist" magazine, Sun Jihai was named Person of the Year. This recognition is largely due to his efforts in youth training over recent years. Unlike typical youth training institutions, Sun Jihai offers free training. Football youth training is a costly endeavor that many families cannot afford. Sun Jihai's good deeds have been recognized, and his selection is well-deserved. Deng Yaping was invited to present the award to Sun Jihai. What should have been a normal award ceremony became noteworthy due to their banter. Deng Yaping said, "China has two balls that no one can win!" This statement clearly implies that the Chinese men's football team can't win against any opponent, while the Chinese table tennis team can defeat any opponent. In other words, it's easy for the Chinese table tennis team to win,…

At the end of 2024, Chinese football has received an exciting piece of news. On December 27th, renowned football veteran Sun Jihai was officially elected as the Vice Chairman of Liaoning Football Association. This appointment aligns with the significant reform policies proposed by Song Kai, the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, infusing new hope into the future development of Chinese football! Recently, Song Kai proposed an important policy at a Chinese football development seminar: retired professional players who do not participate in youth training for a certain number of years will not be allowed to coach professional teams. The introduction of this policy demonstrates the FA's high regard for youth training and reflects the determination to "start from the foundation." In this context, Sun Jihai's appointment can be seen as the best interpretation of this policy. As one of the most influential players in Chinese football history, Sun Jihai's achievements are widely recognized. He won the Jia-A League championship four times, followed Manchester City to win the English Football Championship League title in 2001, participated in the South Korea-Japan World Cup with the national team in 2002, and was even inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2015. These brilliant records have earned him prestige in the international football arena, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino said during his visit to China in October this year, Sun Jihai is undoubtedly a Chinese football legend. However, what truly earns Sun Jihai respect is his dedication to youth training after retirement. During the period when "golden football" was prevalent, he…

As the end of 2024 approaches, there has been significant news in the world of Chinese football. At a football development seminar, FA Chairman Song Kai proposed that after retiring, professional players must engage in youth training for a certain number of years before they are eligible to coach professional teams, a statement that has garnered much attention. Soon after, the suspense was resolved when 47-year-old Sun Jihai was officially appointed as the Vice President of Liaoning Football Association, a crucial position within the FA system. Sun Jihai has an outstanding record in Chinese football history. Domestically, he helped his team win the Jia A League championship four times and played a key role in helping the national team reach the final stages of the South Korea and Japan World Cup. On the international stage, he also excelled, winning the English Football Championship League title and being inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly praised him as a legendary figure in Chinese football. Now that Sun Jihai has taken on a new role, many fans have high hopes for him. It is worth noting that Sun Jihai previously served as Vice President of Xinjiang Football Association, not only leading the Xinjiang team to a runner-up finish at the National Games but also bringing about many positive changes for local football development. The emergence of talented young Xinjiang players such as Bai Helamu, Yimulan, and Aibula is inseparable from Sun Jihai's contributions back then. Moreover, Sun Jihai has a deep connection with FA Chairman…