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Nanning Cloud-Nanning News Network News (Reporter Du Jiahui/photo video) After two days of fierce competition, on December 6, the China-ASEAN International Badminton Open officially came to an end in the gymnasium of Guangxi Sports Center in Nanning, Guangxi.

China Extremely Rabbit Li Yongbo International Badminton Club entered the second stage with the first place in the group stage. In the second stage, China Extreme Rabbit Li Yongbo International Badminton Club beat Malaysian SEBC Badminton Club 3:1, and Thailand FYC Badminton Club beat Philippine PHNT Badminton Club 3:0.

In the end, China Extreme Rabbit Li Yongbo International Badminton Club defeated Thailand FYC Badminton Club 3:1, successfully won the championship and won the Greentown Cup; FYC Badminton Club of Thailand is the runner-up of China-ASEAN International Badminton Open; Malaysia SEBC Badminton Club won the third place in the competition.

The success of the China-ASEAN International Badminton Open has further deepened the sports exchanges and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, demonstrated the status and influence of Nanning as a hub city of China-ASEAN exchanges to the world, greatly enhanced the international influence of Nanning for ASEAN cooperation, effectively promoted the development of badminton in Nanning, and injected sports vitality into Nanning’s economic and social development.

Since the beginning of this year, there have been many sports events in Nanning, such as China-ASEAN International Canoeing Open, Guangxi Road Cycling World Tour (Nanning Station) and the first National Student (Youth) Games. The 2023 Nanning ·LYB Li Yongbo Global Amateur Badminton Championship and a series of supporting activities to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong’s winter swimming in Yongjiang—the 2024 Nanning winter swimming in Yongjiang will also start in the near future.

Editor: Qin Fengni

Editor on duty: Huang Deng

(Author: Du Jiahui)

I started as James, who played as a center: I was almost eliminated by Chelsea Youth Academy that year.

Chelsea defender Reese James said in an interview that he was almost eliminated by Chelsea youth training in the past and revealed that he started as a striker.

James said: "I signed for Chelsea when I was about eight or nine years old. I stood out among my peers. We have Du Qiong Sterling, martel Croasdale, Ryan Brewster, Jamie Cumming, Mark Gay and Connor Gallagher, and several of us have succeeded."

"All of us dream of playing for Chelsea, but when we were growing up, people knew it was difficult to get into the first team because not many people could do it in recent years. We knew what we wanted, but it was difficult to achieve at that time. "

"But when Lampard was the head coach, he really helped the youth training and the first team to cooperate better. Even now that he has left, the youth training and the first team still maintain his legacy, as evidenced by the addition of some young players last season. They got the opportunity and completed their first show, which is both recognition for the players and affirmation for the staff. "

"When I was growing up, I was a striker. I admired Drogba and I always admired him. I just want to score goals and celebrate like him. I stopped playing as a striker at the age of eleven or twelve and started to develop in the midfield. I stayed there for three or four years, and then I found myself suitable to play as a right-back at the age of fifteen. I hated this position at first. Until one day, I suddenly felt adapted to this position and began to really enjoy it, about seventeen years old. But it really takes me a long time to get used to this position. When I don’t want to play this position, this position often makes me feel depressed.

"But right-back is the position where I play the most now, and it is also my favorite position. I have hardly played in other positions. I have been there since I joined Chelsea, but when I was fifteen or sixteen, I was almost eliminated. I am probably one of the worst players in that age group, and they are not sure how I will develop. When they offered me a new contract, they took great risks. I must try my best to prove that I can play football and achieve my goals. "

Malouda: "I hope Chelsea sign Mbappé"

Malouda: "I hope Chelsea sign Mbappé"

Former Chelsea striker Florent Malouda says he would like to see Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé move to London.

"I hope Chelsea sign Mbappé, and I think the club should choose the best player like him. Especially when I see how much money Chelsea has spent on others. It all depends on his desire to come to the club, but we must choose such a top player and build a team around him. My dream is to build a team with young players around Mbappé. He has won many trophies and is eager for more, so Chelsea should look for such players. Will Mbappé agree to move to Chelsea? Anything is possible! "It’s not just about preparing an offer with a lot of money," Goal quoted Malouda as saying.

Mbappé has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain since 2018. The 24-year-old Frenchman’s contract will last until the summer of 2025.

This season, Mbappé made 30 appearances in various competitions on behalf of the club, scored 7 goals and sent 31 assists.