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Global netizens are chasing "Celebration of More Than a Year" Chinese drama series overseas to attract fans again


1905 movie network news To say that the most popular and most discussed costume drama recently, it is undoubtedly "Qingyu Nian". As soon as the update day comes, all social platforms are swiped by "Qingyu Nian", and the broadcast charts are also leading the way. Even Bilibili’s TV series up owners are doing "Qingyu Nian" Amway commentary. As an ancient legendary drama of "big IP + powerful actors + fresh meat", "Qingyu Nian" has not only been widely discussed in China, but also set off a "Qingyu Nian fever" overseas.

At present, the drama has landed on the global video sharing website YouTube, the North American video platform Viki, ODK and other new media platforms, and has received high ratings. It is understood that TV stations in South Korea, Japan, North America and other regions will also broadcast the drama one after another.

"Qing Yu Nian" is a novel that was first published on the Chinese website of Qidian in 2007. It is an early work of platinum writer China Literature Limited, and it is also its famous work. The TV series "Qing Yu Nian" tells the story of Zhang Qing, a student majoring in literary history at a university, who is familiar with classical masterpieces. In order to make Professor Ye recognize his thesis proposition of analyzing ancient literary history with modern concepts, he further expounds the views he wants to express by writing novels. His novel mainly tells the story of Fan Xian, a young man with a mysterious life background. After various tests and tempering by his family, rivers and lakes, and temples, he writes an unusual life legend.

 

Screenshot of overseas video website YouTube

 

On the overseas video website YouTube channel, "Qingyu Nian" has been launched in Chinese, English, French, Spanish and other languages. In the YouTube community, the characters of Fan Xian, Qingdi, Lin Waner, Fan Sizhu, Princess, Second Prince, and Uncle Wuzhu have received hundreds of thousands of likes and thousands of comments.

 

The identity of Wuzhu has become the number one puzzle for global netizens

 

After "Qingyu Nian" was broadcast on the Rakuten Viki platform, it became the first Chinese follow-up drama broadcast at the same time, with an average user rating of 9.7 points (out of 10 points), and has been translated into 10 different languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, etc. Viki netizens have left touching full marks, from world view, plot character setting, to the interpretation of each character, just like the students who wrote the teacher’s review, long-winded and hearty.

 

"Celebration of the Year" is launched on the Rakuten Viki platform

As a peak in the online literary industry, as soon as the cast of "Celebration of More than a Year" is released, the book fans are already full of Chinese New Year. There are not only young actors with excellent audience connections: Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Song Yi, Guo Qilin, Xiao Zhan; there are also a large number of seniors with extremely high national level: Chen Daoming, Wu Gang, Yuan Quan, Li Xiaoran. The actors cover the three generations of old, middle and young people, and their appearance and acting skills coexist. The ups and downs of Machiavellian drama, the natural comedy, and many old actors bless the acting skills of Huadan fresh meat. This drama is not without reason.

The ending song of the play is sung by Xiao Zhan, who fascinated many overseas drama fans this summer. On the foreign website mydramalist, it has become the top-rated Chinese drama in all Asian dramas of the same period.

 

Mydramalist Rating


According to the data, among the overseas audience groups, women are still the main force of "Qingyu Nian" chasing dramas, accounting for about 60%; according to the age data, the circle of fans is relatively large, mainly young and middle-aged audiences aged 18-35. Unlike domestic data, overseas audiences over the age of 40 account for a significant majority, nearly 20%.

  

Age Proportion of Domestic Audience of "Qingyu Nian"

 Age Proportion of Overseas Audience for "Celebration of More Than a Year"

 

According to "Celebration of the Year"Overseas issuerLi Wenjuan, vice president of Century Youyou, introduced that the company established cooperation with Google’s YouTube in 2014 and opened more than 100 channels, involving more than 10 languages such as Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Arabic, Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, etc. The number of subscribers has exceeded 8 million. In recent years, it has operated "Old Tavern", "Yunxi Biography", "Love · Chitose Adult’s First Love", "Rouge", "Little Separation" and other more than 500 high-quality Chinese dramas.

"Qingyu Nian" is firstly rooted in traditional Chinese culture, but it is also beyond traditional historical novels. It is a masterpiece that combines oriental classical charm and modern consciousness. It conforms to the aesthetics of overseas audiences, and at the same time promotes the traditional Chinese values and virtues of cherishing the beauty of the moment and not forgetting the original intention. This is the deep-seated challenge that Chinese dramas face when they go overseas. In addition to the global distribution, platform operation and overseas promotion of dramas, how to build a bridge of cultural exchanges between China and other countries and regions in the world is also the direction that film and television need to continue to work hard to go overseas.

The industry’s first 8K ultra-high definition live broadcast, Geely Boyue L every frame is a detail

  On September 15, Geely’s new A-class SUV based on the CMA architecture – "Intelligent SUV Innovator" Boyue L, ushered in the first round of professional media static evaluation. At the same time, 8K ultra-high definition live broadcast sub-venues were opened in Beijing, Shanghai and other places. Thanks to China’s 5G communication technology and 8k ultra-high definition image quality, this ultra-high definition static evaluation perfectly demonstrates the beauty and workmanship of Geely Boyue L. It has a more detailed and clear visual sensory experience than the naked eye or even magnifying glass.

  The novel tasting method and the exquisite texture of the Boyue L all made the "viewing" guests praise. The on-site media said one after another: "This time I didn’t come to the scene in person, but it was more real than seeing it on the spot, it was like using a microscope to see every detail of the body design and manufacturing. No matter the product or the form of the event, the’innovation ‘will be fully carried out to the end."

  Under 8k, the slightest bit is visible, and the quality control of Boyue L is full of texture.

  The Boyue L is the first production car based on the "Vision Starburst" concept car. It adopts the design concept of "Digital Symphony Technology Aesthetics" and is heavily integrated with the concept of technology, futurism and digitalization. With the support of 5G high-speed transmission and 8k ultra-high resolution, and a large cinema screen, the styling details of the Boyue L can be magnified hundreds of times, and the quality control of the workmanship can be more clearly displayed.

  Boyue L’s light wave ripple front grille inherits the design characteristics of Geely’s classic "water drop ripple" in terms of shape, combined with new elements such as light sense, pulse, and ray, which has a strong technological taste. However, in terms of workmanship, it is necessary to vacuum quench and temper the mold material three times, polish it continuously for 25 days to achieve a mirror effect, and then spray the curved surface, mask 61 irregular discrete surfaces and 244 borders, etc., which is extremely difficult. Finally, under the precision production of Geely CMA factory’s high-precision equipment and ingenious craftsmanship, the light wave ripple front grille not only has a beautiful surface and boundary, but also uses electronic silver gray pearlescent paint to produce pearlescent effect under light, which is more three-dimensional and full visually.

  Not only the front grille, Boyue L’s rich streamer light language and music light show are also more shocking and clearer on the high definition screen. The particle ray light group composed of 182 LED light-emitting units can be gradually lit or extinguished in the form of light waves in scenes such as welcome, send-off, lock car delay, etc., interpreting the deep sense of "Stargate" shape to the fullest. At the same time, the digital arrow LED through the tail light will also echo with the same visual effect. When lit, it is bright and transparent, giving users a sense of respect and ceremony while forming a high degree of recognition.

  Luminous LOGO, tidal circulation waistline, 20-inch silver and black star disc wheels, etc., every detail of Boyue L shows the exquisite quality of the flagship level, which greatly enhances the user’s sensory value experience.

  "Surround emotional light curtain" finishing touch, Galaxy OS Air version has smooth interaction

  Take out the NFC card key and swipe it on the B pillar to unlock the Boyue L. After powering on the Boyue L cockpit, the most eye-catching is the world’s first "Surround Emotional Light Curtain", with 27 ambient light sets and LCD meters using an integrated design. During the live broadcast, the guests in the car experienced 8 major scenes such as door opening warning, music playback, nap mode, and voice interaction with the surround emotional light curtain. The 72-color tone ambient light showed a unique emotional interaction rhythm by simulating voiceprint, breathing, and water changes.

  This live broadcast also conducted the first test of the Galaxy OS Air version of the car system launched by Boyue L. With the support of high-performance software and hardware such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, Flexray vehicle network and 13.2-inch central control vertical screen, the Galaxy OS Air version can be started and run in "seconds". What is even more surprising is that for the experience guests, "Open the car window – open the sunroof – fold the rearview mirror – reduce the temperature of the air conditioner – increase the air volume of the air conditioner – what is the weather like today – how is the stock market performing – play Jay Chou’s" Seven Lixiang "- open the seat heating – navigate to Tiananmen" and a series of complex instructions, the Boyue L car can be completed in only 25s, and the accurate voice recognition rate and execution rate are far beyond everyone’s expectations.

  In terms of hearing, Boyue L is equipped with HARMAN Infinity’s Hi · Fi-class 11-sound unit sound system. In particular, the unique immersive headrest sound of the same class can realize the transmission of driving and entertainment signals, with independent sound source control, and has three modes of private, driving and sharing. The medical examination guests said that it effectively solves the pain point of interrupting music when navigating other models. When the co-pilot is riding, the system can automatically identify and intelligently switch to the driving mode according to gravity sensing. At this time, the navigation voice will be broadcast by the headrest sound, and the music will be played by other sound, so that navigation and entertainment will not interfere with each other, and create a personalized and private space for the main driver. When the co-pilot and rear passengers need to rest, they can switch to private mode, and only the headrest stereo can be heard in the whole car.

  In addition, Boyue L is equipped with a double-color scheme super-sense racing antibacterial steering wheel, crystal diamond stopper, light and shadow sunglasses visor, HARMAN INFINITY luxury audio, immersive headrest audio, Air-sofa super-sense seat with adjustable leg support function and 8 major comfort functions, double-layer adjustable luggage, etc., convenient and comfortable humanized riding experience, but also left a deep impression on the reviewers.

  Raytheon Hybrid + NOA empowers Boyue L’s intelligent driving experience

  Due to the static evaluation this time, Boyue L’s intelligent driving and driving experience did not receive much experience, but it is still worth everyone’s expectation.

  According to reports, Boyue L will be equipped with two sets of fuel powertrains, Drive-E series 2.0TD + 7DCT and 1.5TD + 7DCT. Among them, the 2.0TD engine can output a maximum power of 160kW and a maximum torque of 325N · m; the 1.5TD engine can output a maximum power of 133kW and a maximum torque of 290N · m. In addition, Boyue L will also launch a Raytheon Hi · F oil-electric hybrid version. The NEDC fuel consumption is only 4.2L/100km, and the NEDC comprehensive battery life can reach 1300km. There is no need to charge, and there is no mileage anxiety. It allows users to travel far in the city. Fully meet the diverse needs of different markets and different users.

  At the same time, Boyue L will be equipped with GEEA 2.0 evolvable intelligent electronic and electrical architecture to achieve global FOTA in all scenarios and all vehicle cycles. Coupled with Boyue L’s first NOA lane-level autonomous driving pilot system, 25.6-inch giant screen AR-HUD head-up display system and Geely’s original "seven-layer intelligent safety identification circle", it will bring users a smarter, more energy-efficient and more performance driving experience.

  It is worth mentioning that Boyue L is still an "entry-level high-end" product, and the whole series has "ten hardcore standard": Geely Galaxy OS Air version, 13.2-inch central control vertical screen, 10.25-inch digital LCD instrument, L2-level intelligent driving assistance system, 540 ° God’s Eye transparent chassis, mobile phone App remote control, aerospace-grade 7-series aluminum alloy collision beam, 178LX digital rhythm LED headlights, racing-grade braking system and integrated boron steel thermoformed door knocker.

  Such a "smart SUV innovator" with outstanding visual effects and full of details has undoubtedly raised the standard of "smart SUV". With the opening of the Boyue L tasting activities in major cities across the country and the opening of store reservations, more and more consumers have joined the "fan group" of Boyue L, and more and more fans have become prospective users of Boyue L. The popular sales scene after its listing can be predicted.

Starting from 126,800 yuan, the global version of the pickup truck for the Great Wall Gun is pleasantly listed!

This is the best conference:

Release the world’s first pickup truck popular color "blue";

Cooperate with the official announcement of Pantone Color Institute, the world authoritative color organization;

Join hands with China canoeing national team to achieve annual strategic cooperation;

Create a cross-border brand alliance with the national outdoor brand pathfinder;

……

On March 12th, the global version of the newly upgraded pickup truck for the Great Wall Gun was launched with a price range of 126,800-166,800 yuan. In this conference, Great Wall Gun released the world’s first popular color "blue" for pickup trucks, opening a new era of pickup trends. Great Wall Gun has also reached a strategic cooperation with the China canoeing national team to jointly compete in the world. And jointly launch the life adventure plan with the Pathfinder brand to jointly build the "strongest ecological circle" of pickup culture.

As the most influential pickup truck brand in China, Great Wall Gun released the world’s first popular color of pickup truck "blue", which brought inspiration and innovation to the whole industry. "Shaped Blue" is taken from the quiet blue of the sea and starry sky, which is deep and unrestrained, especially incorporating more inclusive and elegant gray, bearing the imagination of the Great Wall Gun for a perfect and ultimate life.

What constitutes an excellent CP with "blue" is the enthusiastic, open and optimistic "True Orange". As a brand rejuvenation color of the Great Wall Gun, it combines blazing red and jumping yellow, and radiates the vitality of life with enthusiasm. The birth of two exclusive colors has led the fashion trend of pickup trucks, helped the brand rejuvenation journey of Great Wall Gun, and brought better and more colorful pickup truck life to users.

In addition, Great Wall Gun has also cooperated with the official announcement of Pantone Color Institute, the world’s authoritative color organization, and will use the power of color to bring users a brand-new sensory experience in the future, so that the life of users’ full-scene pickup trucks will be even better!

In this activity, Great Wall Gun and China canoeing national team reached an annual strategic cooperation to help Olympic athletes ride the waves. China’s canoeing national team has won the gold medals in Athens Olympic Games and Beijing Olympic Games, as well as several world championships and World Cups, while the Great Wall Gun has been the top seller in the pickup truck market. Strategic cooperation between the two, amphibious walk hand in hand, build China’s strength with champion quality, and jointly fight for the world. At the same time, this is not only a further broadening of the life of the pickup truck in the whole scene of the Great Wall Gun, but also a perfect interpretation to show the world the spirit of China.

As a national outdoor brand, Pathfinder has been pursuing professional perfection and challenging exploration, which is highly compatible with the brand concept of Great Wall Gun pursuing perfect and extreme life and building a full-scene pickup truck life. At this conference, Great Wall Gun and Pathfinder reached a strategic cooperation, built a cross-border brand alliance of Great Wall Gun, explored unknown fields together, and explored the infinite possibilities of life. At the press conference, a song "Teenager" by the Artillery League brought the atmosphere to a climax. The brothers of the Artillery League were full of love and sang their love! Everyone is both a teenager and an explorer. Great Wall Gun builds an open and shared pickup truck life community through the offline artillery alliance car club and the online gun-riding APP, creating the "strongest ecological circle" of pickup truck culture in China, creating a full-scene pickup truck life for every user who loves to explore, and really playing with users.

As a global pickup truck brand, the global version of the Great Wall Gun pickup truck was officially launched, and it continued to lead the era of multi-purpose pickup truck 3.0 with more visual impact and more luxurious and comfortable configuration.

As a leader in the life of pickup trucks, the Great Wall Cannon will be applied to the extreme, with a thicker chrome grille and a larger LOGO, which has great visual impact; With sharp eagle-eye smart headlights, add luster to every trip with Yan value aesthetics.

In the interior, the ubiquitous soft coating in the car enjoys the ultimate touch; Front and rear seat heating, plus multi-link rear suspension, rear elbow pillow, cup holder, more than 100 noise reduction treatments and exclusive fragrance, let family and friends enjoy the ultimate driving experience.

In terms of configuration, the Great Wall Gun is equipped with the perfect power combination of 2.0T+8AT, combined with TOD intelligent four-wheel drive, rear axle electronic differential system, L2 automatic driving, intelligent network connection system, wireless phone charging, etc., which makes the "arrival" more beautiful, smarter and more intimate.

In terms of active safety, Great Wall Gun 9.3 version ESP, 360 look around, 12 radar probe, lane departure, parallel assistance, ACC adaptive cruise, etc., so that you can easily avoid risks; Passive safety, high-strength cage body, 6 airbags, secondary collision mitigation function, you add enough buff!

At the same time, in order to thank the users for their concern and support for the Great Wall Gun, this month’s new global version of the Great Wall Gun enjoys four gifts:

Financial gift: you can enjoy a two-year zero-interest financial policy when buying a car;

Replacement ceremony: enjoy 5000 yuan subsidy replacement subsidy;

Interconnection ceremony: basic services are free for life, entertainment services are free for 3 years and exclusive services are free for 1 year;

Service Gift: The engine/transmission is guaranteed for 4 years or 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first).

The press conference also revealed a heavy news that China’s first full-size pickup truck based on the Great Wall tank platform will officially make its world debut at the Shanghai International Auto Show in April this year. As a global intelligent professional off-road platform, the tank platform has the characteristics of powerful power, high reliability and intelligent off-road, which is worth looking forward to!

In China, the Great Wall Cannon has helped the Great Wall pickup truck to achieve a market share of over 51%. For every two pickup trucks sold in China, one is the Great Wall. Great Wall pickup truck has been ranked first in domestic and export sales for 23 years in a row, with a total of over 1.9 million users worldwide, and achieved the results of being "the first in China and the top five in the world". In the future, the Great Wall Gun will take the global version as a new starting point, win over China, go global, and constantly accelerate the journey of globalization. The sword refers to the top three pickup truck brands in the world, bringing better colorful life to users around the world and making the Great Wall Gun popular around the world!

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: In March, the automobile production and sales decreased by 44.5% and 43.3% respectively.

  Beijing, April 14 (Xinhua) According to the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently released the economic operation of the automobile industry in March 2020. The data shows that in March, the production and sales of automobiles were 1.422 million and 1.43 million respectively, down by 44.5% and 43.3% respectively. From January to March, the production and sales of automobiles were 3.474 million and 3.672 million respectively, down by 45.2% and 42.4% respectively.

  According to reports, in March, 2020, with the phased results of epidemic prevention and control in COVID-19, auto companies accelerated their resumption of work and production, production and operation resumed in an orderly manner, and the auto market gradually picked up, but the overall production and sales were still at a low level.

  Car sales in March decreased by 43.3% year-on-year.

  In March, the production and sales of automobiles were 1.422 million and 1.43 million respectively, down by 44.5% and 43.3% respectively.

  From January to March, the production and sales of automobiles were 3.474 million and 3.672 million respectively, down by 45.2% and 42.4% respectively.

Image source: website of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

  — — In March, passenger car sales decreased by 48.4% year-on-year.

  In March, the production and sales of passenger cars were 1.049 million and 1.043 million respectively, down by 49.9% and 48.4% respectively. In terms of vehicle types, the production and sales of cars were 493,000 and 491,000 respectively, down by 50.3% and 48.6% respectively. The production and sales of SUVs were 498,000 and 485,000 respectively, down by 44.8% and 43.9% respectively. The production and sales of MPV were 35,000 and 46,000 respectively, down by 77.3% and 70% respectively. The production and sales of crossover passenger cars were 22,000 and 21,000 respectively, down by 48.6% and 58.2% respectively.

  From January to March, the production and sales of passenger cars were 2.684 million and 2.877 million respectively, down by 48.7% and 45.4% respectively. In terms of vehicle types, the production and sales of cars were 1.233 million and 1.325 million respectively, down by 50.4% and 47.6% respectively. The production and sales of SUVs were 1.288 million and 1.372 million respectively, down by 43.1% and 39.6% respectively. The production and sales of MPV were 114,000 and 136,000 respectively, down by 70.4% and 63.3% respectively. The production and sales of crossover passenger cars were 49,000 and 45,000 respectively, down by 51.1% and 54.1% respectively.

Image source: website of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

  In March, China brand passenger cars sold 433,000 vehicles, down 48.2% year-on-year, accounting for 41.5% of the total passenger car sales, and its share increased by 0.2 percentage points year-on-year.

  From January to March, the cumulative sales of China brand passenger cars was 1.155 million, down 47.3% year-on-year, accounting for 40.1% of the total sales of passenger cars, and the share decreased by 1.5 percentage points year-on-year. Among them, the sales volume of cars was 265,000, down 48.7% year-on-year, with a market share of 20.1%; The sales volume of SUVs was 752,000 units, down 41.3% year-on-year, with a market share of 54.8%. MPV sold 91,000 vehicles, down 69% year-on-year, with a market share of 67.2%.

  — — Commercial vehicle sales in March decreased by 22.6% year-on-year.

  In March, the production and sales of commercial vehicles were 373,000 and 388,000 respectively, down by 20.3% and 22.6% respectively. In terms of vehicle types, the production and sales of trucks were 341,000 and 357,000 respectively, down by 20.3% and 22.1% respectively. The production and sales of passenger cars were 32,000 and 31,000 respectively, down by 20.9% and 28% respectively.

  From January to March, the production and sales of commercial vehicles were 790,000 and 794,000 respectively, down by 28.7% and 28.4% respectively. In terms of vehicle types, the production and sales of trucks were 721,000 and 728,000 respectively, down by 29.3% and 28.2% respectively. The production and sales of buses were 69,000 and 66,000 respectively, down by 22.9% and 30.7% respectively.

Image source: website of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

  In March, the sales of new energy vehicles decreased by 53.2% year-on-year.

  In March, the production and sales of new energy vehicles were 50,000 and 53,000 respectively, down by 56.9% and 53.2% respectively. In terms of vehicle types, the production and sales of pure electric vehicles were 38,000 and 40,000 respectively, down by 58.5% and 55.6% respectively. The production and sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles were 11,000 and 13,000 respectively, down by 50.2% and 44.1% respectively. The production and sales of fuel cell vehicles were 38 and 36 respectively, of which the output increased by 5.6% year-on-year, and the sales volume was the same as the same period.

  From January to March, the production and sales of new energy vehicles were 105,000 and 114,000 respectively, down by 60.2% and 56.4% respectively. In terms of vehicle types, the production and sales of pure electric vehicles were 77,000 and 85,000 respectively, down by 61.8% and 58.6% respectively. The production and sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles were 28,000 and 29,000 respectively, down by 55% and 48.5% respectively. The production and sales of fuel cell vehicles were 183 and 207 respectively, down by 19.7% and 7.2% respectively.

Image source: website of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

  From January to February, the main business income of key enterprises decreased by 32.8% year-on-year.

  From January to February, the main business income of key enterprises (groups) in the automobile industry totaled 382.7 billion yuan, down 32.8% year-on-year; Accumulated profits and taxes totaled 21.16 billion yuan, down 65.1% year-on-year.

  Automobile exports increased by 0.8% year-on-year in March.

  In March, 91,000 vehicles were exported, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%. In terms of models, the number of passenger cars exported was 68,000, a year-on-year increase of 21.9%; The number of commercial vehicles exported was 23,000, a year-on-year decrease of 33.8%.

  From January to March, 204,000 vehicles were exported, down 11.5% year-on-year. In terms of models, the number of passenger cars exported was 154,000, a year-on-year increase of 5.3%; 50,000 commercial vehicles were exported, down 40.7% year-on-year.

On New Year’s Day holiday, do not leave your post and play an important role in urban construction

Original title: Urban construction without leaving the post during the New Year holiday
Workers’ Daily-Zhonggong. com reporter Liu Bing correspondent Pitengge Wang Guangfu
On December 30th, New Year’s Day holiday was ushered in. The machinery roared at the construction site of the 4.0 project of Wuhan Yinhe Temperature Control Industrial Complex, which was installed by the General Contracting Company of China Construction Third Bureau. Construction vehicles such as truck cranes and crank trucks waved long arms, and builders were busy with masonry construction, ALC batten wall installation and pipeline laying. In order to ensure the on-site construction progress and timely delivery, more than 200 builders at the site held fast to the construction front line during the New Year’s Day and greeted the arrival of the New Year with hard work.
According to reports, Wuhan Yinhe Temperature Control Industrial Complex 4.0 Project is located in Huangjinkou Industrial Park, Hanyang District, Wuhan, with a total construction area of about 84,000 square meters. The construction content includes two temperature control food storage and sorting centers, two temperature control food storage and processing centers, a new industrial center, a mechanical parking lot and supporting production-oriented working platforms and ramps. Since the project started in March, all the participants have seized the golden period of the project and improved the efficiency, quality and standards of the project construction. At present, the main structure has been fully completed, and it has smoothly entered the final stage of the secondary structure.
"There are many employees who stick to their posts during the New Year holiday. We are not special. I feel very honored to welcome the arrival of 2024 with full enthusiasm and high-quality projects." Li Haibo, a worker who participated in the construction, said.
Source: Workers Daily Client
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Some knowledge about football

Football is a sport in which the feet are the mainstay, the ball is controlled and dominated, and two teams attack and defend each other on the same rectangular court according to certain rules. Football is called "the first sport in the world" because of its strong antagonism, changeable tactics and large number of participants.

Here are some knowledge about football:

01

The origin of football

The predecessor of modern football originated from the ball game "Cuju" in Zizhou, Shandong Province (now Zibo City) in ancient China, and was later spread to Europe by Arabs from China, and gradually evolved into modern football.

Modern football originated in England.

In 2005, in the closing ceremony of the centenary celebration of FIFA, Linzi, Shandong Province, China was officially declared as the origin of world football.

The picture above shows the ancient Cuju map of China.

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ancient football

The origin of football can be traced back to the ancient ball game Cuju in China. Cuju’s original name was "Tuju", and the word Cuju first appeared in Historical Records Biography of Bian Que Canggong, while Cuju was called the ancient football in China. In the Western Han Dynasty, writers Liu Xiang and Liu Xin and his son wrote in their personal works Bielu and Qilue: "Cuju players are rumored to be made by the Yellow Emperor." By the Tang and Song Dynasties, Cuju had become very popular and became an elegant activity in the court. This ball game was later introduced to Europe from China by Arabs.

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Modern football day

October 26, 1863

On October 26th, 1863, several football fans met at the Fremason Hotel in Queen’s Street, London, England, and discussed and established the English Football Association, which was the first football association established in the history of world football, and its establishment marked the birth of modern football.

04

The "four" firsts in football

In 1848, the Cambridge Rules, the first written rule in the history of football, was born.

On October 26th, 1863, England established the first football association in the world, and unified the competition rules of football.

In 1872, the first official match between football associations was held between England and Scotland.

In 1900, in the Second Summer Olympic Games, football was included as an official event.

05

Football playing field

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Venue area: The venue should be rectangular, with a length of no more than 120m or less than 90m and a width of no more than 90m or less than 45m (the venue for international competitions should be no more than 110m or less than 100m and no more than 75m or less than 64m). In any case, the length must exceed the width.

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Line drawing: The competition venue should draw clear lines according to the plane drawing, the line width should not exceed 12 cm, and no V-shaped grooves should be made. The longer two lines are called sideline and the shorter one is called goal line. Draw a line across the court in the middle of the court, which is called the center line. The center of the site should be marked clearly, and a circle with this point as the center and a radius of 9.15m should be drawn, which is called the middle circle. On each corner of the site, a flat-topped flagpole with a height of not less than 1.50 meters should be erected, and a small flag should be tied on it; Similar flags and flagpoles can be erected on one side and at least 1 meter away from the sideline of the center line on both sides of the field.

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Goal area: On the goal line 5.50 meters away from the inside of the goal post at both ends of the competition field, draw a line with a length of 5.50 meters perpendicular to the goal line into the field, with one end connected with the goal line and the other end drawing a connecting line parallel to the goal line. The area within the range of these three lines and the goal line is called the goal area.

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Penalty area: On the goal line 16.50 meters away from the inside of the goal post at both ends of the playing field, draw a line with a length of 16.50 meters perpendicular to the goal line into the field, with one end connected with the goal line and the other end drawing a connecting line parallel to the goal line. The area within the range of these three lines and the goal line is called penalty area, and make a clear mark at the midpoint of the two goal lines measuring 11 meters vertically into the field, which is called penalty point. Draw an arc outside the penalty area with the penalty spot as the center and 9.15m as the radius, which is called the penalty arc.

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Corner area: Take the intersection of sideline and goal line as the center and 1m as the radius, draw a quarter arc into the field, and the area within this arc is called corner area.

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Goal: The goal should be located in the center of each goal line, and it is composed of two vertical goalposts with a distance of 7.32 meters and an equal distance from the flag point in the west corner, and a horizontal crossbar with a lower edge of 2.44 meters above the ground. In order to ensure safety, both the fixed goal and the movable goal must be stably fixed on the field. The width and thickness of doorposts and crossbars shall be symmetrical and equal, and shall not exceed 12 cm. The net is attached to the goalpost, crossbar and ground behind the goal. The net should be properly propped up, so that the goalkeeper has enough room to move. The material of the net is allowed to be made of hemp, jute or nylon. Nylon rope can be used, but it must not be thinner than hemp or hemp rope.

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Position on the football field

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Goalkeeper: The main responsibility is to hold the goal, observe the changes of the game on the field, organize and direct the offensive and defensive of the whole team.

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Full-back: mainly responsible for defending the opposing winger or other players who are inserted into the winger position, and cooperating with the central defender to make up for each other and block the way to attack the goal directly. When our team attacks, we can also wait for an opportunity to help out and play the role of winger.

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Central defender: It is the pillar of defense. Its main duty is to defend the most dangerous area in the front center of the goal, stop the opponent from shooting, and cooperate with the full-back and another central defender to make up for each other’s positions. It should also play the role of offensive and defensive organization and command.

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Avant-garde: It is active in the middle zone between the striker and the defender, and its main responsibility is to control the midfield, which is the barrier of defense and the link of frontier attack. Advance can attack, retreat can defend, and timely insert or long-range, which plays the core role of the team.

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Center: The main responsibility is to shoot through or catch a cross ball. Secondly, it is the "sharp knife" and "shooter" of our team through cross transposition, left and right coordination, disturbing the other side’s defense line and creating opportunities for our companions to insert, cut or shoot. It is the first line of defense for the whole team when the attack turns to the defense.

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Winger: The main duty is to break through the opponent’s defense line from the side, take the ball and cut the shot or cross the baseline or outflank the shot. When defending, we should keep a close eye on our full-backs, prevent them from assisting freely, and assist our full-backs in defending the opposing wingers.

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game

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game

rule

rule

1. Competition system

The game is divided into two teams, each with 11 players (generally speaking, each team is allowed to replace three substitute players during the game), and one of them must be a goalkeeper. The whole game is 90 minutes, which is divided into upper and lower halves, with each half lasting 45 minutes. The rest time between the first half and the second half shall not exceed 15 minutes. There is a referee and two sideline referees in the game. In each half, the referee can make up time according to the injuries and time-consuming substitution on the field. If the game must be decided, if the two teams draw within 90 minutes, overtime will be played for 15 minutes in the first half and 15 minutes in the second half. If the game is still tied, the winner will be decided by penalty kick.

The game time should be divided into two equal halves, 45 minutes for each half and 90 minutes for a ball game. Unless otherwise agreed by both parties under special circumstances, the following provisions shall apply:

A. In each half, the time lost due to substitution, dealing with the wounded, delay time and other reasons shall be made up, and the amount of this time shall be decided by the referee.

B. At the end of each half-time or after the whole game, if a penalty kick, corner kick, frontcourt free kick or the ball enters the opponent’s penalty area and the goal has not been completed yet, the time shall be extended until the end of the attack. Unless the referee agrees, the rest time between the first half and the second half shall not exceed 15 minutes.

2. Kick-off method

1. Before the start of the game, the kick-off or venue should be selected by coin-in, and the party who picks first should have the right to choose the kick-off or venue. After the referee gives the signal, the game should be started by a player of the opening team kicking the ball (that is, kicking the ball placed in the center of the playing field). Before the ball is kicked out, all the other players (except the team members) should be in their own half, and the opposing team members who open the team should also keep at least 9.15 meters away from the ball; After the ball is kicked out, there is obvious displacement. It should be considered that the kickoff player is not allowed to touch the ball again before the ball is touched or kicked by other players.

2. After a goal is scored, a player from the negative side should kick off again in the same way to continue the game.

At the beginning of the second half, the two teams should exchange venues, and the other side of the team that kicked off in the first half will kick off.

3. Penalty

1. Any kick-off that violates the rules in this chapter should be reopened. If the kickoff player touches the ball again before the ball is touched or kicked by other players, the opposing team should be at the foul place. Kick an indirect free kick

2. Kick-off can be scored directly to the opponent. Kicking into one’s own goal will result in a corner kick.

3. If the ball doesn’t cross the sideline or goal line when the game is suspended for reasons not specified in these rules, when the game is resumed, the referee should drop the ball at the position where the ball was suspended, and the game will be resumed when it hits the ground. If the ball is in the goal area when the game is suspended, it should be dropped on the goal line nearest to the position where the ball is located and parallel to the goal line. When the ball is dropped, the players must not touch the ball before it hits the ground, otherwise the referee should drop the ball again.

4. Dead ball

In the following cases, it becomes a dead ball:

When the ball crosses the goal line or sideline on the ground or in the air.

When the game has been stopped by the referee.

5. The game is going on

From the start of the competition to the end of the competition, the competition should be in progress, including:

A. The ball bounces back from the goalpost, crossbar or corner flagpole.

B. The ball bounced off the referee or linesman on the court.

C. the players on the field fouled and the referee didn’t punish them.

6. Method of winning

Unless otherwise stipulated in the rules, if the whole ball crosses the goal line from between the goalposts and under the crossbar, instead of being thrown or brought in by the attacker’s hand and deliberately pushed into the goal with his hand or arm (except that the goalkeeper is in his own penalty area), the attacker wins a goal. In a game, the team that wins more goals is the winning team. If neither side wins or the number of wins is equal, the game should be called a "draw".

7. Penalty for violation of regulations

-offside

(1) An attacker who is closer to the opponent’s goal line than the ball is in an offside position. Except in the following cases:

1. The player is in his own half.

2. At least two players of the opposing team are closer to the goal line of the opposing team than this player.

(2) When the player kicks or touches the ball, and the team member is offside, the referee thinks that the player has the following behaviors, so it should be judged offside:

1. Interfering with the game or the other side;

2. Attempt to gain benefits from offside position.

(3) A player should not be judged offside in the following circumstances:

1. The players are only offside;

2. A player can directly catch a goal kick, corner kick or throw the ball out of bounds.

(4) If a player is sentenced to offside, the referee shall award an indirect free kick by the opposing player at the offside location. If the player is offside in the opponent’s goal area, then this free kick can be executed anywhere in the goal area where he was offside.

-Fouls and misconduct

(1) A member intentionally violates any of the following nine items, namely:

1. Kicking or attempting to kick an opposing team member.

2. Tripping the opponent’s players, that is, behind or in front of the opponent, stretching your legs or bending over to trip or attempt to trip the opponent.

3. Jump to the opposing team.

4. Violent or dangerous collision with the other team members.

5. In addition to the other side is blocking, from behind the other team.

6. Try to hit the opposing team and spit on them.

7. Pull the opposing team.

8. Push the opposing team.

9. Touch the ball with your hands, for example, carrying and pushing the ball with your hands or arms (except for the goalkeeper in his own penalty area).

Note: On March 5th, 2021, international football association board announced that it had adjusted the rules concerning hand ball, and not all handball was considered a foul. Unintentional handball that causes teammates to score a goal or get a chance to score will no longer be considered a foul. In all the above cases, the opponent should be sentenced to kick a direct free kick at the foul place. If the foul place is in the opponent’s penalty area, the free kick can be executed anywhere in the penalty area. In the course of the game, if the defender intentionally violates any of the above nine items in his own penalty area, he should be awarded a penalty no matter where the ball is at that time.

(2) A player commits any of the following five fouls, namely:

1. The referee thinks that his actions are dangerous, such as trying to kick the ball that the goalkeeper has caught.

2. When the goalkeeper is in the penalty area:

A. Holding, patting or throwing the ball into the air in any direction after controlling the ball by hand, and then catching it, and walking for more than 4 steps without making the ball enter the competition state.

B. After holding the ball, touch the ball with your hands again according to the situation in clause (2)c, although you have made the ball enter the competition state before touching the ball by the team members outside the penalty area or the opposing team members inside and outside the penalty area.

C. The goalkeeper touches the ball with his hand after a team member intentionally kicks the ball to the goalkeeper.

D. The referee thinks that due to tactical purposes, the team intentionally stops the game and delays the game time, which makes the team gain illegitimate interests.

In all the above cases, the opponent should be judged to kick an indirect free kick at the foul place according to the specific circumstances of the first free kick rule.

3. Players should be warned and shown a yellow card in the following situations:

E. After the start of the game, players enter or re-enter the game or leave during the game: except for accidents, in either case, without the permission of the referee in advance.

F. If the referee suspends the game to execute the warning, the opponent will kick an indirect free kick to resume the game at the place where the ball is located when the game is suspended according to the specific situation of the free kick rules.

G. If the foul player has other more serious foul circumstances, he shall be punished according to the relevant provisions of the rules.

H. the team members violated the rules continuously.

I. express dissatisfaction with the referee’s decision by words or actions.

J. has improper behavior.

Except for a more serious foul, if a player’s behavior falls into any of the last three items mentioned above, he should be given a yellow card warning and ordered to kick an indirect free kick at the foul place according to the specific conditions of any team rules.

(3) When the referee thinks that a player has the following situations, he should be ordered to play and show a red card:

1. Commit acts of violence.

2. Serious foul.

3. Use foul language or abuse.

4. After being given a yellow card warning, he was given a second yellow card warning for foul.

The game is suspended because of the penalty. If the player does not violate other rules, the opponent should be sentenced to kick an indirect free kick in the foul place according to the specific situation of the free kick rules.

8. Free kick

There are two kinds of free kicks: direct free kicks (which can be scored directly into the goal of the foul team) and indirect free kicks (the server is not allowed to shoot directly, and can only shoot after being touched by other players).

9. penalty kick

(1) Requirements

The penalty kick should be kicked from the penalty spot, and the penalty player must be clearly defined. When serving, all players except the referee and the opposing goalkeeper should be outside the penalty area and in the competition field, and at least 9.15m away from the penalty point. Before the ball is served, the opposing goalkeeper must stand on the goal line between the two goalposts (his feet are not allowed to move). The referee must kick the ball forward; Don’t touch the ball again until other players kick or touch it. When the ball rolls to the circumferential distance of the ball, the game is resumed. Penalty kicks can be scored directly. When the penalty kick is executed in the middle of the game, or when the penalty kick is extended or reissued at the end of the semi-full game in the first half, if the kicked ball touches any post or two posts; Or touch the crossbar; Or touch the goalkeeper; Or continuously touching the goalpost, crossbar or goalkeeper and entering the goal, as long as there is no foul, it should be judged as a winning goal.

(2) Penalty

Anyone who violates any provision of this chapter shall be dealt with as follows:

1. If the defender fouls, the ball should be severely punished if it is not penalized.

2. If an attacker other than the penalty shooters commits a foul, the penalty will be invalid and should be severely punished.

3. If the penalty player commits a foul after the game is resumed, the opposing player shall issue an indirect free kick at the foul place according to the specific situation of the free kick rules.

10. Throw a foul ball

When the whole ball crosses the sideline on the ground or in the air, it should be thrown in any direction in the court by the opponent who touched the ball last before it was out of bounds.

When throwing the ball, the thrower must face the court, and some of his feet should stand on the sideline or outside the sideline. He should not leave the ground with his feet, and throw the ball into the stadium from the head to the back with both hands. The game resumed as soon as the ball entered the court. The thrower must not touch the ball again until it is kicked or touched by other players. Throw a foul ball into the goal directly to score.

penalty provision

1. If the ball is not thrown into the stadium according to the prescribed method, the opposing team members should throw the foul ball in the same place.

2. If the ball thrower touches the ball again after throwing the ball into the stadium before it is kicked or touched by other players, the opposing team should kick an indirect free kick at the place where the foul occurred. If a player fouls in the opponent’s goal area or fouls in his own goal area, he should kick an indirect free kick according to the specific circumstances of the free kick rules.

Goal kick.

When the whole ball crosses the baseline from the outside of the goal in the air or on the ground, and the last player who kicks or touches the ball is the attacking player, the defending goalkeeper will directly issue a restricted area at any place in the restricted area to resume the game. The goalkeeper must not put the ball in his hand before sending it into the game. If the ball is not directly served from the tee, that is, it has not entered the game, it should be re-served. The goalkeeper must not touch the ball again before it is kicked or touched by other players. Goal kick is not allowed to score directly. When serving goal kick, the opposing team members should stand outside the service area before the ball is sent out of the service area.

After the player who serves goal kick kicks the ball out of the service court, he touches the ball again before it is kicked or touched by other players, and the opposing player shall be awarded an indirect free kick at the place where the foul occurred. If a player fouls in the penalty area, it will be executed according to the specific situation of the free kick rule.

12. Corner kick

When the whole ball crosses the goal line from the outside of the goal, whether in the air or on the ground, and the defender touches the ball finally, the attacking player puts the ball in the corner area close to the ball out of bounds and kicks the corner kick.

Do not move the corner flagpole when serving the corner kick. A corner kick can win a goal directly. The opponent of the corner kick player shall not enter within 9.15 meters from the ball when the ball has not entered the game, that is, the ball has not rolled to the circumferential distance of the ball. A player serving a corner kick is not allowed to touch the ball again before it is touched by other players.

1. When a player who kicks a corner touches the ball again before it is kicked or touched by other players, the referee shall order the opposing player to kick an indirect free kick at the place where the foul occurred. If a player fouls in the goal area, it will be executed according to the specific situation of the free kick rule in the rules.

2. If there is any other foul, the corner kick should be kicked again.

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organization

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The highest organization in the world is the International Football Federation, which was founded in 1904 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

The highest organization in China is the Chinese Football Association, which was established in Beijing on January 3rd, 1955.

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Top ten famous football matches

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The FIFA World Cup is held every four years. It is a football match with the participation of national teams all over the world, which symbolizes the highest honor in football and has the greatest popularity and influence.

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The European Football Championship, also known as the "European Championship", is held every four years and is one of the most influential international football competitions. Since 2016, the number of teams participating in the final stage of the European Championship has expanded to 24.

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The European Champions League, referred to as the "Champions League" or "Champions League", represents the highest level and honor of European club football. Twenty-two clubs have won the Champions League in succession, with Real Madrid winning the championship the most times, totaling 13 times.

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The English Football Super League, referred to as the "Premier League" for short, is one of the "five major leagues" in Europe. It is composed of 20 teams and is considered to be one of the best leagues in the world. With its fast pace, fierce competition and numerous strong teams, it has become the most popular sports event in the world and the highest-paid football league.

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Italian Football League One, referred to as "Serie A" for short, is one of the highest-level professional football leagues in the world. In the 1980s and 1990s, there were many stars and powerful teams in Serie A, which was called "Little World Cup".

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Spanish Football League One, referred to as La Liga for short, is the most competitive league in Europe at present. It is known as the "Star League" and "Mr. League" and is the cradle of cultivating footballer of the year and the Golden Globe Award.

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German Football League One, referred to as "Bundesliga", is the highest-level club competition in German football. Bayern Munich is the most successful team in the Bundesliga, winning 28 Bundesliga titles.

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French Football League One, referred to as "Ligue 1" for short, started the era of "Green Giants" dominating Ligue 1 when French football superstar Platini debuted in saint etienne in the 1970s, which produced a turning point in Ligue 1 and made French football once again become an important force in Europe.

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The America’s Cup is the most important national football match attended by the member countries of South American Football Association. It was formerly known as the South American Football Championship and is also the oldest national football match in the world. It is held every four years.

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The Asian Cup is the highest-level national competition in Asia. Since 1997, Asian Cup champions have represented AFC in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

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Top ten famous football stars

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Famous stars: Pele, Diego Maradona, johan cruyff, franz beckenbauer, Zidane, Ronaldo, alfredo di stefano, bobby charlton, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Source: Ping An Kudur

Editor: Zhang Zibo

Editor in charge: Yang Xiaobin

Duty Officer: Zhang Lijuan

Scarlett Johansson: How beautiful is a woman that Durant can’t have?

The famous NBA star once said on social media, "I want to drink Scarlett Johansson’s bath water", but Scarlett Johansson was not interested in Du Xiaoshuai’s confession. How beautiful is she?

Scarlett Johansson, like a quiet moonlight passing through the years, blooms a splendid spark in the endless night. Her beauty, different from ordinary absolute beauty, is more like a gorgeous dream, hovering quietly in the depths of the soul.

Her face is like a carved work of art, and the slight radian outlines a perfect curve, revealing calmness and mystery. Her eyes, like a deep lake, bear endless wisdom and tenderness, and each eye intersection can make people dream. And that red lip is like a cherry, blooming with enchanting temptation, as if telling all kinds of feelings precipitated in the heart.

Her hair, black as a waterfall, brushed over her shoulders, silky, and emitting a faint fragrance. The breeze gently caresses the forehead, just like a plain hand, which reminds people of lost dreams.

Scarlett’s figure is like a god descending from heaven. Tall and graceful figure and perfect curve outline elegant charm. When she walks, every step is like a poetic dance, which makes people intoxicated.

However, her beauty goes beyond her appearance. Her introverted temperament hides an indescribable agility and tenacity. Her wisdom is like a bright moon hanging high, calm and wise, emitting a confident light.

Scarlett Johansson, her beauty is a kind of soul resonance. Her charm stretches in the long river of time, like a gorgeous dream, intoxicating, fascinating and unforgettable. She is the immortal legend that blooms under the starlight, and her beauty will last forever with the years.

Rafinha: I want to stay in Barcelona for many years. Red and blue new hairstyle? I had this intention long ago.

Live on May 21 ST, after Barcelona won the championship four rounds ahead of schedule, it lost to Royal Society 1-2 in today’s game. After the game, Rafinha was interviewed by beIN Sports.

More than 88,000 spectators witnessed Barcelona winning the Cup, and the Brazilian striker couldn’t hide his excitement: I want to stay in Barcelona for many years.

In addition, Rafinha dyed her hair red and blue, to which he explained: My new hairstyle? Araujo and I had this idea before in Gated, but I didn’t want to do it in that game, because we still needed a victory to ensure the championship.

Rafinha also talked about wearing the Brazilian flag to celebrate: whenever possible, I will carry the national flag with me. This is the place where I was born, and the Brazilian people love me very much. At such a special moment, they will always be with me.

Rafinha has played 47 games this season, contributing 10 goals and 12 assists.

(Nanchuanyuan)

You must watch this game tonight! Live broadcast on the big platform! The results of the first two games bode well for Guoqing.

At 18: 00 this evening, Beijing time, China U20 will compete with South Korean U20 for a semi-final spot in the U20 Asian Cup, which is actually a qualification for the World Youth Championship. You know, the last World Youth Championship that the National Youth Team participated in dates back to the 2005 World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, so the impact of the China team on the World Youth Championship tonight is particularly worthy of the attention of China fans. In other words, China fans must watch this game!

Tonight’s game, the time is also very suitable, fans can eat rice while watching the game. Aiqiyi, Migu, Know the Ball Emperor and other platforms all have live broadcast signals, which brings convenience for fans to watch the ball. Fans can watch the live broadcast on the computer or mobile phone screen (screen TV is also acceptable) and wave the flag and shout for the China teenager! CCTV didn’t broadcast the men’s U20 football match live, but broadcast the women’s U20 football match live, which from another angle can also stimulate China teenagers to fight hard tonight!

Unlike the World Cup, the World Youth Championship is not the top team in the world, but it is very strong. For example, Argentina won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 championship last year, and its youth team (namely Argentina U20) was eliminated in the World Youth Championship in South America. Argentina is the second-ranked team in the world! By the same token, the strength of the Korean national team is obviously higher than that of the China national team, but the level of its U20 team may not be much higher than that of China. Therefore, the China boy must have confidence tonight.

It is particularly worth mentioning that in the two quarterfinals of the U20 Asian Cup last night, Iraq beat Iran 1-0 at the last moment of the game. Four hours later, Uzbekistan, the host country, also beat Australia in the penalty shootout and got the second ticket to the top four. You know, the Iranian and Australian national teams are frequent visitors to the World Cup, while the Iraqi national team is less powerful, and the Uzbek national team has never made it to the World Cup. Therefore, the results of the first two games are also an encouragement to China U20, which seems to indicate that China can also eliminate the South Korean team tonight.

Think about how China U20 beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the group stage, and the boys will know how to play tonight. The South Korean team has always despised the China team in football. If they still have this inertia tonight and make the mistake of underestimating the enemy, the chances of the China teenager will be even greater. Argentina underestimates its enemy and can lose to Saudi Arabia in the World Cup. If South Korea underestimates its enemy, it is of course reasonable to lose to China! Come on, Guoqing! Come on, China boys!

Parisians left to contemplate familiar failure

Paris Saint-Germain were convinced that persuading Kylian Mbappe to stay would finally deliver them Champions League glory, but the failure to build a strong enough team around the France superstar has contributed to another early European exit.

A 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich in Germany saw the Qatar-owned club lose their last-16 tie 3-0 on aggregate, falling in the first knockout round for the fifth time in seven years.

There were celebrations last May when Mbappe agreed a new three-year contract to stay with Lionel Messi and Neymar in the French capital rather than join Real Madrid.

The appointments of super scout Luis Campos as head of recruitment and Christophe Galtier as coach to replace Mauricio Pochettino were supposed to be followed by the building of an exciting new team.

“It is not about the construction of the squad. It is just the story of the season,” said Galtier. “We were missing important players. The squad, over the two legs, was seriously weakened.”

He had a point, with Mbappe only able to make a cameo appearance off the bench after a thigh injury as PSG lost 1-0 in the first leg.

Neymar is missing with an ankle injury, while Presnel Kimpembe is out and fellow defenders Marquinhos and Nordi Mukiele both came off during yesterday’s game.

“It has been a very busy season. Players’ bodies have been asked to do a lot,” Galtier said.

“There was the World Cup, and obviously when you get to the last 16 it is good to have everyone available.”

PSG placed their hope in Mbappe and Messi turning the tie around in Munich, but the Argentine World Cup winner had little impact while the 24-year-old Mbappe saw just 32 touches of the ball.

“As I said in my first Champions League press conference this season, we were going to do our maximum. The truth is this is our maximum,” admitted Mbappe, whose own future will now again become the subject of increasing speculation