On October 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM, the highly anticipated U17 Asian Cup qualifiers kicked off with China facing Bhutan in an intense match. The atmosphere at the game was electric, with fans' cheers almost lifting the entire stadium as if their passion had transformed into a powerful force propelling each player forward. Ultimately, China emerged victorious with a thrilling 6-0 win over Bhutan, sweeping across the field like a fierce wind and igniting the crowd's enthusiasm. From the start of the match, China displayed a strong offensive desire. As the referee blew the whistle, the players moved into formation as if receiving a command. China quickly earned a corner kick opportunity, with the players lining up in the penalty area, ready for a celebration. After several rounds of contention, the ball was ultimately cleared by Bhutan's defenders. At this point, the pace of the game slowed somewhat, but China maintained possession, seeking weaknesses through precise passing to launch attacks. By the 10th minute, the tension on the field grew palpable. China's center forward, Wei Xiangxin, poised like a hawk ready to pounce, attempted to seize the moment. He received the ball in the penalty area, silently vowing not to miss, but his shot slightly missed the mark, sailing past the right side of the goal. Everyone held their breath, realizing it was just the beginning, and our frontline couldn't let the audience down. Bhutan seemed unprepared, resorting to tight defense against China's relentless assault, attempting to stall for time. The scene resembled a battle of wits and courage, with…

As we enter 2025, Chinese football has ushered in a new chapter. The national team's matches remain the top priority, with this time not only the national team's top 18 matches drawing attention but also the U series teams' competitions for younger age groups receiving unprecedented attention. The U20 and U17 Asian Cups are about to kick off, with both the national youth and junior teams being pinned with high hopes, as the better the results from the lower age groups starting from U21, the more hopeful it is for Chinese football. Emphasizing youth training is the most significant impression given by Song Kai's current football association. After taking office, Song Kai re-established the guidelines and goals of Chinese football, focusing on improving youth training. This includes perfecting national teams across various age groups and, for the first time, preparing to create national teams for such young age groups as U11, U12, and U13. Additionally, he established a technical-centric football style and system, implementing a strategy of cyclically using coaches for U series teams, and hiring Japanese coaches for the U15 and U16 national junior teams, which is quite rare in the history of Chinese football. Song Kai's actions have also attracted the attention of Japanese media, who conducted an exclusive interview with him. As the highest manager in the Chinese football industry, he showed great humility, discussing the gap between Chinese and Japanese football with a very low profile. He expressed that the gap between Chinese and Japanese football pains him, and the comprehensive use of Japanese coaches in…