China's national football team has received significant good news, adding weight to their bid for the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup, allowing Ivan to rest easy. Soon, 2024 will come to an end and 2025 will arrive as scheduled. Looking back on the past year, Chinese football has experienced ups and downs, especially during the World Cup qualifiers. The national team has gone through dark moments, with some matches that should have been won resulting in lost points, almost failing to even enter the top 18. Fortunately, with the help of Singapore's goalkeeper, otherwise the national team would have truly suffered a setback. During the top 18 qualifiers, the national team also experienced its darkest moments, such as being brutally defeated by the Japanese men's team and being overturned by the Saudi Arabian men's team under favorable circumstances, among others. The national team has also had its moments of glory, giving many fans a glimmer of hope in the darkness. After repeatedly hitting walls at the start of the top 18 qualifiers, the national team took stock of the situation and gradually found its footing in subsequent matches. When facing the Bahraini and Indonesian men's teams, the national team, despite not being favored, managed to secure 6 points, instantly igniting hopes of qualifying. Additionally, in the second round against the Japanese men's team, the national team seemed to transform, playing exceptionally well. Even if they lost, it was still commendable. Currently, the national team has accumulated 6 points and is ranked last in the group. However, the point difference between the national…

In the world of men's football, the Brazilian team is a squad that receives significant attention. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable decline in the quality of Brazilian stars. The team has not reached the World Cup final for quite some time and is currently striving to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Whether they will make it remains uncertain, and the growth rate of Brazil's young players appears to be slow. Recently, the Brazilian team has cultivated two outstanding young players known as the new Ronaldo: Endrick and Roco. Both are very young and have joined top-tier clubs; Endrick joined Real Madrid, while Roco joined Barcelona. However, their recent performances have disappointed many, leading to a decrease in their market value. The German transfer market has updated the values of La Liga players, with both Brazilian rising stars experiencing a drop in value. The 18-year-old Real Madrid forward Endrick saw his value plummet by 20 million euros to 40 million euros, while the 19-year-old Barcelona loanee Roco's value fell to 20 million euros. It was unexpected that the 18-year-old Endrick would suffer such a significant drop in value. Netizens commented, "The Brazilian team has no future." The public witnessed the fall of the 18-year-old new Ronaldo, along with a sharp decline in his value. Roco also experienced a similar drop. Some netizens expressed that the Brazilian team has no future, as these two young players were initially thought to become the leaders of the Brazilian team in the future. However, it now seems that they cannot…

In March of next year, the Chinese national football team will face two crucial matches in the top 18 qualifiers: an away game against Saudi Arabia and a home game against Australia. The results of these two games are likely to directly influence the Chinese team's campaign for the 2026 World Cup. To better prepare, the head coach of the national team, Ivan, has even temporarily decided to hold a 10-day winter training session in Haikou starting on January 8th. Prior to this winter training, the Chinese team also received some good news: Australia's top star and starting central defender, Souttar, suffered an Achilles tendon rupture and will be out for 12 months, which means he will definitely miss the China-Australia match in March. The 26-year-old Souttar is Australia's top star. In the winter transfer window of 2023, Leicester City spent a high transfer fee of 17 million euros to sign him from Stoke City. This season, Souttar was loaned to Sheffield United in the English Championship. In the latest round of Championship matches, Sheffield United lost 0-2 to Burnley. In the final moments of the game, Souttar got injured after a sprinting clearance. He clearly felt uncomfortable and had to be helped off the field. After the game, Chris Wilder, the head coach of Sheffield United, told BBC Radio, "He's absolutely devastated; his Achilles tendon has ruptured. Souttar is expected to be out for 12 months and will return to Leicester City to recover." It is worth noting that this is the second serious injury Souttar has suffered within…

Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr is set to expire in just six months, but the Saudi Arabian club is willing to extend his contract by one year until 2026. This decision means that when the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico arrives, the 41-year-old Ronaldo will still be fighting on the green field, and after that, he will officially retire, drawing a perfect conclusion to his career. At the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony, Ronaldo explained this situation and expressed his high satisfaction with his current physical condition. However, behind this seemingly positive outlook, there are many controversial points. There is a huge divergence between Ronaldo's views and those of some of his fans. Ronaldo can easily score goals in the "low-level kindergarten league" of the Saudi Professional League. However, in the crucial European Championship, he failed to score in five matches. A football player's physical abilities are like a countdown, declining every year. Two years from now, will the physically deteriorating Ronaldo be able to maintain good form against higher-level competitions? What is even more puzzling is that Ronaldo's persistence seems to revolve more around himself. He turns a deaf ear to some external opinions, caring only about his own inner thoughts and the seemingly precious title brought by his six World Cup participations, which is controversial in terms of actual match results. The World Cup stage is undoubtedly grand, but a player's value is not solely determined by the number of participations but also by their actual contributions in the games. Interestingly, if…

Introduction: Confronting the sky, the earth, and even the air, yet missing the key target. As the year-end approaches, it's once again the time for various year-end award selections. Cristiano Ronaldo has been very active, with his social media activity akin to a god descending from heaven. Winning the relatively low-influence Globe Soccer Award for Best Middle Eastern Player, but missing out on the prestigious Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo is understandably unhappy. He has been lashing out at the Ballon d'Or and even the French football magazine that organizes it, which is based in the Ligue 1. The difficulty of playing in the 38-degree heat of the Saudi league has become a source of confidence for Ronaldo. In response, Ligue 1 retorted that Messi won the World Cup in 38-degree weather, leading to media questioning whether Messi really won in winter without the 38-degree heat. In summary, despite scoring over 40 goals in the year, Ronaldo missed out on the Ballon d'Or. It's understandable that he's upset, but actually, Ronaldo has targeted the wrong person; he should be focusing his criticism on Chinese Super League player Wu Lei. For Ronaldo, an opportunistic striker, the main threat comes from the number of goals scored by opponents. There are top European leagues like the Bundesliga's Kane with 46 goals, the Premier League's Haaland with 48 goals, and Ronaldo's mother club's Liga Portugal's Zhekaerai with 62 goals, but they no longer compete with Ronaldo. Beyond the focus of European leagues, Ronaldo's most important opponent turned out to be Wu Lei of the Chinese Super…

China's national football team is currently in full preparation for the Asian qualifiers of the World Cup. In this round of qualifiers, although China's team ranks at the bottom of the group in terms of points, there is still a chance for a comeback as the gap with the leading teams is not significant. Everyone hopes that the Chinese team will continue to work hard and strive to create miracles on the field in the upcoming matches. To achieve good results in future major tournaments, the Chinese team must rely on their own performance. While actively preparing, there is also close attention to the situation of their competitors. The Southeast Asian Football Championship is currently underway, with our main rival, Indonesia, already eliminated. However, the championship remains very exciting. In the first leg of the semi-finals of the Southeast Asian Football Championship, Vietnam defeated Singapore 2-0 away, gaining an advantage. Vietnam played against Singapore away, and it was not until the 101st minute that they took the lead with a penalty kick. In the 104th minute, naturalized forward Nguyen Xuan Truong scored to secure the victory. This 27-year-old player has scored 3 goals in just 2 appearances for Vietnam. With a 2-0 victory, a formidable opponent of the national team has emerged! A 1.86m tall naturalized center forward has scored, posing a challenge to the Chinese team. It is unexpected that the naturalized center forward Nguyen Xuan Truong, who stands at 1.86 meters tall, managed to score for Vietnam, securing a 2-0 victory. Vietnam is also a strong opponent of…

The winter transfer window is about to open, and many Chinese Super League teams will officially begin their new season's personnel recruitment. On the evening of December 28th, Beijing time, according to a report from the Turkish media kurtulusgazetesi, the veteran Chinese Super League powerhouse Shandong Taishan is interested in signing the 32-year-old forward Vincent Aboubakar. This Cameroonian captain may become Taishan's first signing in the winter window. Turkish media reported that due to his performance not meeting expectations this season, with only 3 goals and 1 assist in 12 league appearances for Hatayspor, the team is very willing to let him go during the winter window. The Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan has shown interest in the player, and the two teams will soon discuss the transfer. Since Aboubakar's contract is set to expire next summer, Hatayspor is not expected to demand an excessive transfer fee. Born on January 22, 1992, Aboubakar plays as a forward and has previously played for several European powerhouses such as Porto, Besiktas, and Lorient. As the captain of Cameroon, Aboubakar has represented the national team in three World Cups: 2010, 2014, and 2022. In the final round of the group stage at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, it was Aboubakar who scored the winning goal against Brazil in stoppage time, although he was subsequently sent off for celebrating by taking off his shirt. Aboubakar's peak market value reached 18 million euros, and even now his value remains at 2 million euros. As a physically outstanding striker with great impact, he might be…

As a traditional powerhouse in Asian football, Saudi Arabia's recent performance has undoubtedly disappointed many fans. In the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, they only managed to secure one victory against China, with the remaining five matches ending in either draws or defeats, causing their ranking to temporarily slip to fourth in the group. Due to the team's poor performance, Italian coach Mancini was forced to relinquish his position, and Saudi Arabia's meritorious coach Herve Renard took over the reins for the second time in a crisis. Unfortunately, it seems that Saudi Arabia's problems are not just about changing coaches. In the recently started Gulf Cup, Saudi Arabia suffered another defeat, losing 2-3 to Bahrain, a team from West Asia but far behind them in world rankings. This embarrassing two consecutive losses in official matches left Saudi football in desperate need of an easy opponent to boost team morale. Coincidentally, they met Yemen, the weakest team in this Gulf Cup. In the latest FIFA rankings, Yemen is ranked only 158th, even lower than the Philippines and Hong Kong, China. It's no exaggeration to call them the "minnow" of Asian football. However, in this seemingly mismatched encounter, Saudi Arabia almost stumbled again! The deadlock on the field was broken just 8 minutes into the game, but it was Yemen who scored. Taking advantage of a corner kick opportunity, Yemen's central defender Zubaydi headed the ball into the net, surprisingly taking a 1-0 lead! In the subsequent match, Saudi Arabia launched a furious counterattack, unwilling to fall behind. However, their aggressive…

Congratulations to Scaloni! Argentina has found a midfield maestro to partner with Messi, and the prospects of defending their World Cup title are looking promising. Lionel Messi has already led the Argentine national team to victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reaching the pinnacle of world football and earning the title of "ball king." Looking ahead to the next World Cup, Argentina remains a strong contender for the trophy. Currently ranked first in the world, the team has won four consecutive championships, boasting a powerful lineup with great cohesion. Crucially, Argentina's midfield is now incredibly luxurious. Congratulations to Scaloni! The Argentine team has found a midfield master to join forces with Messi, and the hope of retaining the World Cup is within reach. In the early hours of December 27th, Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Leicester City during the Premier League's Boxing Day fixture, with goals from Gakpo, Jones, and Salah. In this match, Argentine international Mac Allister provided two assists and made the most tackles with five, showcasing his comprehensive abilities. Mac Allister may not be as well-known, but his abilities are undeniable, making him a player whose skills surpass his fame. He joined Chelsea from Brighton for a transfer fee of 42 million euros and is currently valued at 80 million euros. In the nearly 20 games that Mac Allister has played for Liverpool, the team has remained unbeaten (18 wins and 2 draws). Liverpool's strong lead in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season owes much to Mac Allister's…

As of December 21, 2024, another year is about to come to an end, and we are on the brink of entering 2025. Fans are well aware that in a little over a year, in 2026, football will be in full swing with the arrival of the World Cup! At that time, will those once top-tier stars in the football world, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar, be able to surpass themselves and embark on the journey of the World Cup once again? So far, the record for the most World Cup appearances is five times, held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and former German greats such as Lothar Matthäus and Gianluigi Buffon. If Ronaldo and Messi can participate in the 2026 North American World Cup, they will jointly write a new history: becoming players who have participated in six World Cups. Born in 1985, Ronaldo, Messi in 1987, and Neymar in 1992, these three are all king-level or quasi-king-level figures in the football world! They have all reached their own peaks, although they are now not young and are in the later stages of their careers, they are still working hard. At the peak of their careers, Ronaldo's market value was as high as 120 million euros, Messi's market value reached 180 million euros, and Neymar's market value was also 120 million euros. According to the latest data from Transfermarkt, at present, the 39-year-old Ronaldo's market value is 12 million euros, the 37-year-old Messi's market value is 20 million euros, and the 26-year-old Neymar's market value is 15…