Chinese football has once again stepped into the spotlight with the potential transfer rumors of 27-year-old Chinese forward Zhang Yuning to La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid sweeping through the sports circle. Is this an opportunity to change history, or just a fleeting moment of excitement? Many people can't help but ask: Can Chinese players truly establish themselves in Europe's top leagues? This seems like a personal battle for Zhang Yuning, but it is also a reflection of the "highlight" and "embarrassment" intertwined within Chinese football as a whole. When talking about Zhang Yuning, many wonder why he has caught the attention of Atletico Madrid. In fact, all the answers lie in his growth story. Born in Zhejiang, Zhang Yuning did not come from a prominent background; his father was an ordinary sports coach who provided him with endless encouragement and support. He showed a passion for football from a young age, moving from small local pitches to the Hangzhou Greentown youth training camp. "Talent plus hard work" is an old saying in the football world, and Zhang Yuning is a perfect example of this. During his time at the Greentown academy, he stood out among his peers with his excellent physical attributes and keen tactical awareness. Later, his performances with China's U19 and U23 teams were remarkable, scoring crucial goals multiple times and helping the team reach higher stages in Asian youth competitions. The process of this unremarkable child growing into the "future hope" in the eyes of domestic fans is touching: personal effort is indeed a key factor in…

Last week, the highly anticipated official announcement of the new training squad for the national football team was made, which includes a total of 32 players actively preparing for the two crucial top 18 qualifiers set to kick off in March, against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia. According to detailed statistical data, the average age of the new national team training squad is 26.7 years old, clearly reflecting the national team's strategy of optimizing its age structure. Among them, it is noteworthy that a total of 11 post-00s players have been selected, with Hou Yongyong, Mai Wulong, Jian Tao, and Wu Mitijiang all donning the national team's jersey for the first time. This move fully demonstrates head coach Ivan Kozlovic's firm determination to continue promoting the rejuvenation of the national team. For example, in past games, young players were often questioned due to their lack of experience, but Ivan Kozlovic dared to break conventions and boldly启用newcomers, a boldness that has won warm acclaim from many fans. With newcomers entering the national team camp, it inevitably means that there will be old ones exiting. For instance, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo, with Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper, already 34 years old, it is reasonable for him to be abandoned by Ivan Kozlovic from the perspective of competitive form and long-term development. The younger Jian Tao, on the other hand, serves as a reserve force for the national team's goalkeeping talent, adding more possibilities for future matches. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the distribution of players from various clubs reveals…

"Whoever is missing feels awkward, after the announcement of the national football team's roster, these twelve players will bid farewell to the national team forever" The new training list of the Chinese men's national football team has sparked heated discussions online. Familiar names such as Wu Lei, Zhang Linpeng, and Hao Junmin are no longer on the list. Instead, three newcomers have been selected: Hou Yongyong, Wumiti Jiang, and Maiwulang. This script of generational change is either a hopeful transformation or another inconclusive attempt. National team coach Ivankovic has signaled that the national team needs to be younger and more local, turning over a new leaf. However, what everyone cares about most is whether such changes will be effective. Is youthification an opportunity for drastic change or just an excuse to give up completely? Speaking of the national team, one cannot avoid the "golden generation." Going back to the 2018 Russia World Cup qualifiers, that team was seen by many as the "most promising" national team. At that time, Wu Lei, Zhang Linpeng, Wu Xi, and Hao Junmin formed the core lineup of the team. Especially Wu Lei, known as the "No. 1 forward in Asia," was the greatest pride of Chinese football fans. In the game, he repeatedly dribbled the ball forward and scored goals, becoming the symbol of China's offensive play. Unfortunately, despite their desperate efforts, they ultimately failed in the qualifying stage. It wasn't that they didn't try hard enough, but rather that their technical abilities and systemic weaknesses were too obvious. The outside world saw that…

Oscar: Compared to going out to play, Chinese players prefer drinking alcohol. I think they drink too much. I think they like drinking. It's like dining, just toasting, and they drink quite a lot. Did Oscar spend his 8 years in Shanghai Harbor in vain? The essence of the harbor dinner is toasting! Is that called a post-game summary? China's drinking culture is indeed deeply rooted. Now that you're back, there's no need to hide anything anymore? Since you're already home, there's no need to hold back on some things, just say what needs to be said. The sea cucumber can't play football, but he must be number one in drinking. Look at Cai Huikang's belly, it looks like he can drink a lot. Wu Lei and Zhang Linpeng are both Hui, so they can't drink either. If you have brains, you'll definitely say the good side, not saying anything bad about former players, this question is equal to asking in vain. Oscar has returned, no longer serving the harbor bowl, honestly revealing the insider story of drinking. Come on, Oscar, let's have a drink, thank you... Indeed, China's drinking culture is like this. Just thinking about the upcoming New Year, taking a 7-day holiday and getting drunk for a week is coming again! It's exciting to think about! Mao Jianqing, is it polite for you to say that? Drinking until your bones and tendons are numb, how can you still have the strength to play football? Should Chinese players be more reasonable if they like to go to nightclubs…

The latest training roster for the national football team has surprised fans as two key players, Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai, have been left out due to injuries. However, the emergence of eight young newcomers has caught everyone's attention, suggesting that coach Ivan is keen on testing these fresh faces ahead of two tough matches in March. The changes in the training roster are significant, with Liu Dianzuo, Jiang Guangtai, and Wu Lei all missing from the list. Wu Lei's injury appears to be quite serious, as it is reported that he will need a long period of rest before he can return to training and competition. The competition for the goalkeeper position has always been fierce, so Liu Dianzuo's omission was somewhat expected. Wang Dalei has consistently shown good form, and other young goalkeepers have also performed well. Jiang Guangtai's absence is indeed concerning, as he plays a crucial role in the defense, especially against physically strong opponents. We hope he recovers quickly. The eight newly selected players are all young, with Jian Tao and Han Pengfei performing well in the league. Young talents like Wu Mitijiang and Mai Ulang, both only 20 years old, have also been included, indicating that the coaching staff is seriously considering the future. The average age of this squad is just over 26, with Wang Dalei being the exception among a group of post-90s and post-00s players, making it one of the youngest national teams in recent years. With more young players, there is undoubtedly an advantage in terms of physical fitness and…

Last week, the highly anticipated official announcement of the new training squad for the national football team was made, which includes a total of 32 players actively preparing for the two crucial top 18 qualifiers set to kick off in March against strong opponents Saudi Arabia and Australia. According to detailed statistical data, the average age of the new national team training squad is 26.7 years old, clearly reflecting the national team's strategy of optimizing its age structure. Among them, it is noteworthy that a total of 11 post-00s players have been selected, with Hou Yongyong, Maiwulong, Jian Tao, and Wumiti Jiang all donning the national team's jersey for the first time. This move fully reflects head coach Ivan Kozlovic's firm determination to continue promoting the rejuvenation of the national team. For example, in past games, young players were often questioned due to their lack of experience, but Ivan Kozlovic dared to break conventions and boldly启用newcomers, a boldness that has won warm acclaim from many fans. With newcomers entering the national team camp, it inevitably means that there will be old ones exiting. For instance, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo, with Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper, already 34 years old, it is reasonable for him to be abandoned by Ivan Kozlovic from the perspective of competitive form and long-term development. The younger Jian Tao, on the other hand, serves as a reserve force for the national team's goalkeeping talent, adding more possibilities for future matches. Furthermore, an in-depth analysis of the distribution of players across various clubs reveals that…

30 million! Exposed Shandong Taishan team super scorer joins Shanghai Port, continue to fight for the championship with Wu Lei Beijing time January 7th, focusing on the Chinese Super League and domestic football. At present, some teams in the Chinese Super League have gathered, and some are about to gather to start the sprint for the 2025 season. Shandong Taishan team had a mediocre record last year, and they will start preparing for the new season again on January 6th. So far, the team doctor of the Taishan team, Sandro, foreign aid Pato, Tong Lei, Liao Lisheng, foreign aid Marcel, He Xiaoke, etc., have basically confirmed their departure. Considering the big environment of the club, it is difficult for the club to make big investments in the new season, so personnel adjustments are inevitable.‌ In fact, judging from the overall performance of Shandong Taishan team last season, at least two aspects need to be adjusted. First, coach Cui Kangxi's tactical innovation is imperative. Second, the adjustment of foreign aid introduction is imperative. Currently, Crescendo, Kaza and Zeke have contracts, and the midfield and defensive lines need to be strengthened.‌ On January 6th, according to the report of Shangguan News, Shanghai Port will introduce former Chinese Super League Golden Boot winner Leonardo. Leonardo showed great interest in joining the Port. Both sides are interested in each other, so this transaction should be highly likely. Shanghai Port has successively announced the departure of Oscar and Bargas. On the latest Chinese Super League value list, Crescendo ranks first with 4.5 million euros, Leonardo…

Currently, all teams have started their winter training preparations. For the double champion of last season, Shanghai Port still faces considerable pressure during this off-season due to the departure of two top-tier foreign players in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Oscar and Bargas. This has undoubtedly significantly reduced the team's strength. Therefore, during this off-season, Shanghai Port needs to strengthen its foreign player lineup. Although it is impossible to introduce players of the caliber of Oscar and Bargas again, it is still necessary to select players with good abilities. According to previous media reports, Shanghai Port's first signing has been confirmed as Matheus Vital, who is currently playing for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian league. His market value is as high as 2.5 million euros, and in the new season, Vital will become the successor to Oscar. However, Shanghai Port's pursuit of foreign players will not stop there. The team will continue to look for suitable foreign players. Recently, according to reports from Shanghai media, Shanghai Port's second signing is also on the horizon, with the team targeting Leonardo from Shandong Taishan. According to a self-media report from Shanghai, Shandong Taishan's foreign player Leonardo, who is valued at 4 million euros, is expected to join Shanghai Port in the new season, becoming the team's second new foreign player after other signings. Leonardo's performance at Taishan did not fully meet expectations, despite his certain abilities. He was never able to find the most suitable position within Taishan's tactical system. Therefore, news about Leonardo possibly leaving the team might not be entirely unexpected…

Translation: The 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round of 18 has completed six rounds, and the next stage of the competition will resume in March 2025, a critical period for determining the qualification situation. The Chinese men's football team will face Saudi Arabia away and Australia at home in March. To better prepare for these decisive battles, the Chinese national team will hold training from January 8 to January 18. Ivanković announced the latest list of players for the national team training camp, as follows: Compared to the previous national team roster, Ivanković has called up eight newcomers and dropped three veterans. In the goalkeeper position, Liu Dianzuo did not make it into this training roster, replaced by young player Jian Tao. On the defensive line, Jiang Guangtai and veteran Wu Lei were not selected. Players making their first appearance under Ivanković's leadership include Hou Yongyong, Huang Zhengyu, Mai Wulang, Yang Liyu, Han Pengfei, Wu Shaocong, and Wumiti Jiang. According to statistics, the average age of the players in this training camp is 26.7 years old, with a total of 11 players born after 2000, showing Ivanković's determination to push for rejuvenation in the national team, which is great news for Chinese football. From the training roster, Hou Yongyong's inclusion has attracted the most attention from fans. Hou Yongyong plays in the Norwegian First Division and scored a total of 19 goals with 8 assists last season, becoming the top scorer and winning the Best Player award in the league. Therefore, Hou Yongyong's selection can be said to be well-deserved.…

The latest training list of the national football team has reminded me of the days when I used to watch football. Back then, the national team still had Wu Lei leading the charge and Jiang Guangtai holding the fort. Although the results were not great, at least there was something to look forward to. Now, with the new and old players being replaced, it's as if I don't even recognize the team anymore. I don't even know who to expect to score when watching a match. The current situation of the national team is completely different from before. Head coach Ivan has particularly high requirements for physical fitness, which has caused many technically skilled but physically unfit players to lose their chances of selection. This change is quite poignant. Some players are indeed technically skilled, but because they can't keep up with the physical fitness, they can't even enter the training list now. This kind of situation would never have happened before. The current training intensity of the national team is particularly high, and each training session is like going to war. Many veterans really can't handle this training rhythm. Ivan's training methods are completely different from those of previous coaches. He pays more attention to the players' physical confrontation and running ability, which makes it difficult for many technically skilled players to adapt. The team's current training content mainly focuses on physical fitness and free kicks, which shows that Ivan has identified where the team's shortcomings lie. Some players complain privately that the training is too tiring, but there's…