On March 13th at 18:00. the second round of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals will kick off with Shandong Taishan challenging Yokohama Mariners on the road. As Taishan lost 1-2 at home in the first round, Taishan will need to win at least this match to eliminate their opponents.
Before the match, Taishan head coach Choi Kang-hee and player Gao Junyi attended the press conference.
Choi Kang-hee said that the players are tired at the moment and it's not easy for the team to reach this position. We all know the importance of the game. We must win to advance. This game will be well organized and played according to the different characteristics of the opponents.
Players Gao Junyi said they were happy to be in Japan again for the press conference. After the Chinese Super League, the team put into the AFC Champions League. The players are very tired. Although we don't have much time to train on the road, we will do our best to play this game and get a good result.
In the first round of the match between the two teams, Taishan's main striker Kressan did not play. Regarding Klassan's situation, Choi Kang-hee said: I'm sorry about Klassan's injury. He has a strong will to play, but we still have a long league process. Whether he can play or not depends on the result of our meeting discussion.
Regarding the tactical arrangement for the second round, Choi Kang-hee admitted, "We lost in the first round. We have to win this game. We must prepare the appropriate tactics to play this game well."
In the 1/8 final, Taishan lost at home and reversed Kawasaki on the road to advance to the top eight. Reporters asked Choi Kang-hee if he was confident of replicating the last reversal. Choi Kang-hee said, "Kawasaki and Yokohama have different abilities and characteristics. We lost in the first round. We have no way out. We must win to advance. We will carefully deploy our tactics and play our game according to the different characteristics of our opponents."
Marketing Cooperation
As a promotional ambassador for the Olympic Qualifying Series, Wang Yibo - Shanghai
On March 12, the IOC officially released a promotional video about the Olympic Qualification Series-Shanghai. The short video shows the famous Chinese artist Wang Yibo as the promotional ambassador for the Olympic Qualification Series-Shanghai, inviting people to pay attention to the event and the sport.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Yibo has a very close connection with hip-hop. He likes hip-hop very much. At the Paris Olympics to be held this summer, hip-hop dance will appear on the Olympic stage for the first time.
UFC that renewed Venum's contract
Venum, the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of combat sports apparel and accessories, will continue to be the UFC's exclusive global apparel partner through 2029, the company recently announced. As the partnership enters its fourth year, the UFC and Venum will continue to develop fight week gear for athletes to use in training and at official events such as weigh-ins and open workouts.
The UFC and Venum will also continue to produce an exclusive fight night collection that includes special fight suits for athletes to wear in the Octagon, as well as clothing for athletes and gladiators to wear when they leave, such as Walk-out hoodies, hats and pants.
Zero Petroleum Official Partner of Sauber F1 Team
Zero Petroleum is an official partner of the Sauber F1 Team, a leading manufacturer of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels using air and water.The addition of Zero Petroleum comes at an exciting time for the Sauber team. It will bring with it a new brand name and a diverse team of partners that will further expand the reach of the F1 fan base.
Zero Petroleum's team boasts many elite ex-F1 engineers. They have applied their successful mindset to the creation of 100% fossil-free and additive-free synthetic fuels.
Industry News
Gap brand net sales were $14.9 billion in 2023, with a turnaround in net income.
According to a March 12 report, as of Feb. 3, U.S. athleisure footwear and apparel group Gap released its fiscal year 2023 and fourth-quarter performance report. The data show that the group's annual net sales in 2023 were $14.9 billion, down 5% year-on-year; net profit was $502 million, compared with a loss of $202 million in the same period last year. By the end of the reporting period, Gap Group had 3,560 stores in 40 countries and regions around the world, of which 2,562 were directly operated stores.
By brand, for fiscal 2023, Old Navy's net sales were $8.2 billion, unchanged from a year ago; Gap's net sales were $3.3 billion, down 11% year-on-year; and Banana Republic's and Athleta's net sales were $1.9 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, both down 8% year-on-year. In the fourth quarter, the group's net sales were $4.3 billion, up 1% year-on-year, while net profit was $185 million, compared with a loss of $273 million a year ago. Compared with the same period last year, fourth-quarter store sales were up 4%. ; Operating profit was $214 million, compared with an operating profit of $30 million in the same period last year.Richard, group president and CEO. Dickson said key financial metrics for the fourth quarter exceeded expectations with strong performances from Navy and Gap due to Old.
New Balance China leader: China is the second largest market for the brand and has continued to grow over the past four years
March 12, 2012 - American sports brand New Balance recently revealed its latest results: a record 23% year-on-year sales increase to $6.5 billion in 2023, with double-digit growth in global markets.Joe, the brand's president and CEO Preston described: New Balance is in its golden years.
In the financial report, New Balance did not disclose the data of the Chinese market separately. But recently, Arthur, vice president of China, said in an interview with Huali Zhi, Ang Wang Lie Ming, China is New. in the past four years, Balance's second largest single market in the world have achieved growth, and last year was also the best performance in the history of the Chinese market.New Balance entered the Chinese market in 2003, and in 2018, it set up a wholly owned Chinese subsidiary.
NB GlobalNew represents GREY Balance's top products not only sells products from Japan, the U.S., the U.K., and other cultural regions, but also sells nine products. BOX, Incomplete & Waist To Toe, TDS This series and other Japanese products.New Currently in China, Balance has opened more than 20 NB. GREY, branches are located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Chengdu and other cities.
Women's Premier League attendance increased by 43% compared to last season
The Women's Premier League (WSL) has seen a 43% increase in attendance compared to last season. Last season's average audience was 5,222. With more matches in the Premier League and a resurgence of overall interest from spectators, this season's attendance jumped to 7,478. Arsenal Ladies played five games at the Emirates Stadium this season, compared to three games at their 'regular' venue, Meadow Park.
