Bittersweet Results, Unclear Outcomes

Good morning, football fans, and welcome to the Dongqiudi Morning Post for September 9.

Match Recap

【Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal, Guirassy scores twice including own goal】

【Aston Villa defeats Brugge 3-2 away, Jackson, McGinn, and Buendía score, Pau Torres with two assists】

【Real Betis stages comeback to defeat ten-man Lille 3-2, Bartra scores twice, Parrott scores】

Most Popular Stories in 24 Hours

【Ballon d'Or Nominees: 39-year-old Messi makes the cut, Kanê, Mbappé, Haaland, and Yamal selected】

【Cristiano Ronaldo misses 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist, absent from final 30 for four consecutive years】

【2026 Yashin Trophy Candidates: E. Martínez, Courtois, Wozniak and seven others shortlisted】

【2026 Kopa Trophy Candidates: Yamal shortlisted for third time, Diomandé and Carr included】

【2026 Cruyff Award Candidates: Arteta, de la Fuente, Emery, Kompany, Enrique】

【2026 Ballon d'Or Best Men's Club Nominees: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo】

On the evening of September 8 Beijing time (CEST), Ballon d'Or officially announced nominations across all categories, with the award ceremony taking place in London on October 26.

【Wei Shihao on social media: "I'll be fined again, fine; do you enjoy staring at me so much, what year will you not fine me?"】

【Wei Shihao on social media: "I'm clearly the most cyber-bullied, do you want to see me quit football?"】

【Wei Shihao deletes all stories, previously posted multiple times venting frustration】

【Online discussion about Wei Shihao's continued posts: "He's probably upset over the disciplinary hearing; the club should tell him to stay quiet."】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), Chengdu Rongcheng captain Wei Shihao posted six complaints on social media.

【New national team training squad: Wei Shihao included, Bunyamin, Wang Gengrui, Zhao Songyuan selected】

【Major national team contributors: 7 players from Chengdu Rongcheng selected for new squad, Shandong Taishan with 4 in second place】

【Young talent: 4 players born after 2007 including Zhao Songyuan and Bunyamin selected for national team squad】

【International high school player: 17-year-old Zhao Songyuan from Tsinghua High School selected for national team squad for first time】

【Half new faces: 15 players from June squad retained in this national team selection】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), the latest national team training squad was announced, led by Wei Shihao, with new players including Bunyamin, Wang Gengrui, and Zhao Songyuan selected.

【Mac Allister: I'm disappointed the club hasn't offered me a new contract, but I'll give my best】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Mac Allister attended the pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid at home, with Mac Allister addressing reporters first.

【L'Équipe: Guardiola exhausted after leaving Manchester City, will rest and recover】

According to L'Équipe, Guardiola is exhausted after stepping down from Manchester City and plans to rest and recover.

【End of boycott? Real Madrid's official social media: Congratulations to 4 players nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), Ballon d'Or officially announced the 30-player list for 2026, with four Real Madrid players selected. Real Madrid's official social media congratulated all four players.

【Official: Liverpool's front-of-jersey sponsor is Turkish Airlines starting next season】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), Liverpool officially announced a sponsorship agreement with Turkish Airlines to become the club's front-of-jersey sponsor.

【Morgan: Arsenal did want to swap Ziyech for Martinelli, which made Ziyech very angry】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), during the program "Piers Morgan Uncensored," renowned British broadcaster Piers Morgan revealed that Ziyech felt "disrespected" by Arsenal and was even told by the club to leave during this summer's transfer window.

【Official: Former Shanghai Shenhua foreign player Mineiro joins Ceará in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B】

In the early hours of September 8 Beijing time (CEST), Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Ceará officially announced that former Shanghai Shenhua foreign player Mineiro has rejoined Ceará on a contract through the end of this season (end of 2026).

【Media: Shandong Taishan in talks with Henan FC coach Ramos】

On September 8 Beijing time (CEST), media source Sun Dexin reported on social media that Shandong Taishan is in talks with Henan FC manager Ramos.