Following Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham last weekend, Red Devils fans were unexpectedly worried when a new video showed Bryan Mbeumo limping off the pitch.

Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, Chengdu Rongcheng, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Yunnan Yukun, and Beijing Guoan have all completed their roster of five foreign players, while the other ten teams are only one foreign player short of finalizing their squads.

Reporter Luming reports: As the start of the 2026 Chinese Super League season approaches, Chongqing Tongliang Long's winter training has reached a critical phase. Preparing for their first-ever campaign in the CSL, the club began all preparations at the end of 2025, including confirming their home stadium, recruiting players, and gradually refining tactics.

John Aloisi’s first appearance will be on February 10th at home against Buriram United. This AFC Champions League Elite match is very important and will determine whether Rongcheng still has a chance to advance.

According to the UK’s Daily Telegraph, Manchester United has included Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali on their shortlist for new midfield signings this summer. The 25-year-old Italian international is seen as an ideal replacement for Casemiro, but his transfer fee could reach £100 million, with his agent actively involved in the potential move. Last week, Tonali’s agent revealed his client is considering his future, effectively signaling to potential buyers.

Chief reporter Chen Yong reports that in 2026, Chinese football is undergoing a brand-new transformation, accelerating its integration into the global football community across all fronts, including professional football, national teams of various age groups, youth football, and even the national-level overseas strategic layout. Unlike previous football diplomacy focused mainly on FIFA and AFC, since 2025, Chinese football has been advancing overall progress through a series of new overseas initiatives.

Written by Han Bing On February 5th, La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation each signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Chinese Football Association. The three-year agreement focuses on three main areas: designing projects for the training and development of Chinese youth players in Spain (including short- or long-term trials at Spanish club youth academies); providing training and capacity-building opportunities for Chinese coaches within the La Liga club system; and promoting exchanges on talent identification and selection mechanisms.

Reporter Lu Mi reports that this winter training season, 14 Chinese Super League teams and some China League One clubs went overseas for training camps, with the number of CSL teams reaching a recent high. This change reflects both the CSL clubs' emphasis on winter training and signals that Chinese football is returning to "normal." Statistics show that 14 CSL teams chose to train abroad this year, accounting for 87.5%, setting a new high in recent years.

Benzema's transfer from Al-Ittihad to Al-Nassr has shifted the championship dynamics in this season's Saudi Pro League. In his debut for Al-Nassr, Benzema scored a hat-trick and provided an assist. Having been teammates at Real Madrid, Ronaldo is well aware of Benzema's prowess as a striker, which has led Ronaldo to protest against the PIF by boycotting matches. Ronaldo has already refused to play in two Saudi Pro League rounds, which could cause him significant trouble.

Facing a severe shortage, Thanh Hoa had to consider having their goalkeeper wear a player's jersey on the field but still managed an impressive 2-1 victory over CA TP HCM.