In Haikou, the entire squad of the national football team number 9 has been assembled. Subsequently, under the leadership of head coach Ivan, they officially embarked on their winter training, fully immersing themselves in preparation for upcoming events. The recently announced squad list includes a total of 32 players who have qualified for selection. However, Fernandinho did not report for duty, resulting in an actual arrival count of 31 players. Apart from a handful of players over 30 years old, the majority of the players are quite young. Several players, like Hou Yongyong, are even making their first selection into the national team. After two days of training, journalists visited the national team's training base in Haikou to conduct interviews with Wei Shihao and Hu Hetao. The journalists posed the same question to both of them: what is the atmosphere within the national team? Since Ivan took office recently, he has implemented extensive changes to the team's roster, promoting many young players. Taking the current lineup as an example, the number of players from Guoan accounts for nearly half, which is why the journalists raised this related question. With the departure of older players and the continuous influx of new young players, there has been a significant change in the team's playing style. Although the players still have technical shortcomings, they show more determination and spirit. For instance, during the home match against Japan, despite being technically inferior, they managed to score a goal in open play and even made the Japanese team look quite embarrassed at times. In the…

It is well-known that recently, the national team's first training session for 2025 is underway. We are aware that this training is primarily aimed at addressing deficiencies in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers in March. During this training, the national team has called up a massive squad of 32 players, with only two naturalized players, Hou Yongyong and Fernandes. However, due to personal reasons, Fernandes did not report to the national team, which has caused much dissatisfaction and questioning among fans. Nevertheless, we do not need to dwell on Fernandes as time passes, and the national team is accelerating the naturalization procedures for Serginho and Little Oscar. If these two players complete their naturalization, it is likely that Fernandes' position in the national team will be lost. The addition of Serginho and Little Oscar will further intensify the competition for starting positions in the national team. Among them, the players affected include not only Fernandes but also Wei Shihao, who may become a victim. It should be noted that both Serginho and Little Oscar are offensive players, and their positions are in the midfield. Therefore, once they complete their naturalization procedures before March and can represent the national team in the World Cup qualifiers, changes in the starting lineup will occur in the midfield positions. In fact, in the past six World Cup qualifier matches, we can summarize that the starting forwards were Wu Lei + Zhang Yuning in the first round, Wu Lei + Fernandes in the second round, Zhang Yuning + Fernandes in the third round, Zhang…

Translation: The new training list for the men's football team includes a total of 32 players. The detailed list is shown in the figure below. In this issue, we will conduct a power ranking for them. Disclaimer: The author's ranking criteria are somewhat special, and the content does not smear any player. Those who wish to represent the national team in matches are all heroes. Fifth tier, with three players selected, including Wei Zhen, Fernandinho, and Yang Liyu. Ranking criteria: Attitude and performance did not meet expectations. Wei Zhen's performance did not meet expectations, as he often makes low-level mistakes at both the league and national team levels, such as watching the ball but not the opponent. Fernandinho has an attitude problem, for example, not chasing back after being dispossessed in the game and missing multiple national team training sessions. Yang Liyu also has an attitude problem. Fans who frequently follow Beijing Guoan know that his sharpness in the game seems to have been worn down. Fourth tier, with three players selected, including Han Pengfei, Cheng Jin, and Tao Qianglong. Ranking criteria: No performance opportunities in the World Cup qualifiers, and average potential. Han Pengfei, a '93-born player, has passed the period of improvement, and his skills and fundamentals are basically fixed. Cheng Jin plays with imagination, but unfortunately, his physique is a shortcoming, which will greatly limit his ability to reach higher levels. Tao Qianglong is similar to Cheng Jin, both mentally superior to physically, wanting to perform advanced moves but the body can't keep up. Third tier, with…

Wei Shihao, a member of the Chinese national football team, recently gave an interview to the media, stating that the current atmosphere for the team's preparations is very good, which has sparked heated discussions among fans. The Chinese national football team is currently under the leadership of head coach Ivankovic, preparing for the World Cup qualifiers starting in March. Ivankovic originally did not plan to conduct winter training with the national team, but due to the main competitors for qualification such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia all engaging in warm-up matches, the Chinese team needed to keep up or risk falling behind. After comprehensive consideration, Coach Ivankovic decided to start winter training in the new year. For this purpose, Ivankovic called up 32 national team players, but Fernandinho was unable to attend due to personal reasons. As a result, the actual number of players present for this training session is 31. Despite Fernandinho's absence, the team's preparations have not been affected. On the contrary, Wei Shihao brought good news to the fans during his media interview, stating that the team's preparation atmosphere is excellent and everyone is full of energy. The reason for the positive atmosphere is Ivankovic's promotion of newcomers into the national team. Many players only realized their dream of joining the national team after Ivankovic took over. Therefore, they all cherish this hard-won opportunity and are fully committed in training and matches. Additionally, Wei Shihao expressed confidence that he and his teammates can secure direct qualification for China. As we all know, the national team performed…

On January 11th, Beijing time, the Chinese Super League team Wuhan Three Towns, which is preparing for the new season, played a friendly match against the China League Two team Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic Team. The purpose of this friendly match for Wuhan Three Towns was to evaluate the abilities of young players and trial players. Additionally, since the opponent, Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic Team, had no foreign players, Wuhan Three Towns fielded an all-Chinese lineup consisting entirely of U-21 players and trial players for a full-Chinese contest. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Wuhan Three Towns. The goal was scored by Tan Jiaye, who was loaned to Haikou Mingcheng Team last season by Wuhan Three Towns. The assist was provided by Wuhan Three Towns' U-21 player Zou Zhenxiang. After Wuhan Three Towns successfully won this friendly match, what the fans were most concerned about was not the result of the game but the well-known player Tang Shi who came to the team for trials. As a native of Hubei, Tang Shi returned to his hometown to participate in trials with the Chinese Super League team Wuhan Three Towns. His performance on the field also attracted the attention of Wuhan Three Towns fans. Although Tang Shi made an appearance in the game, he did not complete any assists or score any goals. Born in 1995, Tang Shi is no stranger to Wuhan fans, nor is he unfamiliar to Shandong fans. As one of the twin stars of Luneng's youth training in the 95 age group, he and Wei Shihao are…

After the dissolution of the Guangzhou team, this is the first time Wei Shihao has made a public appearance and statement. The national football team is currently training in Haikou. Although there has been a lot of noise recently due to his salary dispute with the Guangzhou team, the national team still arranged for Wei Shihao to accept media interviews. Although he did not mention the dissolution of the Guangzhou team, it can be seen that Wei Shihao's personal mood has not been affected too much. Wei Shihao's three statements are quite informative and worth paying attention to. The first sentence is that he said that after private exchanges among the whole team, Bahrain is relatively the easiest opponent to play against and also feels the most relaxed. This gives us a lot of confidence because Bahrain just won the Gulf Cup recently, and many people were worried that Bahrain would pose a threat to the national team. However, Wei Shihao still gave us confidence in defeating Bahrain twice. The second sentence is that Wei Shihao said that one of the important contents of this training is to solve the problems that appeared in set pieces before. This also shows that the Ivan coaching staff still listens to outside opinions. If the problem of set pieces can be solved, the team's hope of making it to the World Cup will definitely increase greatly. The third sentence is that Wei Shihao also said that many newcomers have joined the national team now, and the current atmosphere is the best. He and…

Chinese football fans have a lifelong dream: to see their national team qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With the announcement of the latest training squad list, discussions among fans have intensified. The list features both familiar faces and fresh talents, indicating a serious effort to shake things up.‌ The absence of several veterans, including goalkeeper Liu Dianzuo, defender Jiang Guangtai, and forward Wu Lei, has caught everyone's attention. Officially, their omission is due to injuries, but fans can't help but wonder if there's more to the story. These players' absence will undoubtedly affect the team's offensive and defensive capabilities, especially Wu Lei, who is often referred to as China's "nuclear weapon."‌ However, the newcomers have brought pleasant surprises. Young players like Jian Tao, Han Pengfei, and Wu Shaocong have injected new vitality into the team. They are technically skilled and full of energy, which could lead to miraculous moments in matches. Of course, their lack of experience is a concern, and it remains to be seen how the coaching staff will harness their strengths.‌ This transition reflects the strategic intent of the national team. It aims to prepare for upcoming competitions while also focusing on the future by nurturing young talent for the long-term development of Chinese football. Fans are eagerly anticipating what these young players might bring to the table.‌ Head coach Ivan has two key strategies at his disposal. The first is youth. The 32-man squad has an average age of just over 26, with 11 players born after 2000, a rarity in Chinese football history. Young…

China's football world recently received another piece of significant news: Guangzhou FC, once the eight-time champion of the Chinese Super League (CSL), failed to repay its debts and did not pass the entry requirements for the new season's league. As a result, they will not participate in the 2025 professional league season, marking the end of the team's life. As a pioneer of the "gold yuan" football in China, Guangzhou FC made headlines in earlier years with its extravagant investments. By investing heavily and attracting top domestic players and foreign talents, Guangzhou FC quickly rose to become a dominant force in the CSL. Between 2011 and 2019, the club won the CSL championship eight times. Liu Yongzhuo, the former director of the club, famously said, "The championship that Guangzhou FC wants, if I don't give it to you, you can't snatch it!" This statement became a classic among countless Guangzhou fans at the time. Not only within China but also across Asia, Guangzhou FC's performance was impressive. Under the guidance of world-renowned coaches Marcello Lippi and Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guangzhou FC twice topped the AFC Champions League, becoming the first Chinese club to win the title after the competition's reform. At that time, Guangzhou FC was like a "big demon" in the AFC Champions League, even the champions from Japan and South Korea did not want to face them early on. However, the era of big money spending eventually came to an end. After the parent company stopped funding, Guangzhou FC quickly collapsed. Foreign players left one by one, followed…

On January 6th, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced the list of professional clubs eligible for the 2025 season. The list revealed that Guangzhou FC, a two-time AFC Champions League winner and eight-time Chinese Super League (CSL) champion, did not meet the standards and was ineligible to participate. Six hours after the announcement, Guangzhou Club released a statement declaring that due to its heavy historical debt, the funds raised were insufficient to repay the debts, and it could no longer compete in China's professional football league. Although the full text of Guangzhou Club's announcement contained factual errors (referring to the CSL eight-time champion as an eight consecutive championship), it did not mention any subsequent arrangements, did not mention the word "dissolution," and did not bear the club's official seal. However, various media outlets and the football industry have firmly concluded that Guangzhou FC is effectively dissolved. Currently, only 21 fan associations of Guangzhou Club are still unwilling to accept this outcome. They have issued a joint open letter demanding an explanation from the club and appealing to the CFA to understand the specific reasons for their exclusion from eligibility... Guangzhou Club announces its inability to continue participating in Chinese professional football leagues / Guangzhou Club Official WeChat Public Account Some fans believe that the final reason Guangzhou Club did not pass the eligibility criteria was because national team player Wei Shihao, who was once part of the club, publicly demanded his wages, which was the "last straw" that broke the camel's back. On December 20th last year, the CFA announced…

The eight-time champions of the Chinese Super League (CSL), who twice represented CSL teams at the pinnacle of Asian football, Guangzhou FC, officially announced their disbandment. On January 7th, in the new season's entry list released by the Football Association, Guangzhou FC, which had previously passed the entry requirements, did not appear on the final list. Three hours after the FA released the list, Guangzhou FC officially announced the team's dissolution, marking the end of a club that once represented the peak of Chinese clubs. The disbandment of Guangzhou FC led to Wei Shihao trending on social media, with many fans flooding his social media accounts to berate him. In their eyes, it was Wei Shihao's report that caused Guangzhou FC to lose its entry qualification. Some fans even mocked Wei Shihao for not being able to recover the 2.52 million RMB salary owed to him. However, if fans are aware that it is Guangzhou FC that owes Wei Shihao money, why should they blame Wei Shihao? Is the disbandment of Guangzhou FC due to Wei Shihao? Renowned journalist Song Chengliang provided an answer to this question. Song Chengliang stated that Wei Shihao feels wronged by the criticism, as the team's disbandment cannot be blamed on him. Why? Wei Shihao's report merely reminded the FA that Guangzhou FC still had unresolved debts. The real reason Guangzhou FC was not allowed entry was that the FA management did not believe the team had the ability to repay its debts in the future. Why does the FA management think Guangzhou FC lacks…