Recaps

Tang Ye helped China reach the World Cup knockout stage before Brazil eliminated them, then returned to Manchester United after an intense solo training program in the United States. He made his comeback against Brighton, setting up Rashford’s equalizer and nearly scoring a late winner.

• Tang Ye and China lost 4–2 to Senegal, then beat Sweden 3–2 as Tang Ye scored twice and China qualified for the knockout stage for the first time.
• Tang Ye received widespread recognition after China’s qualification, while Adidas offered him a major endorsement deal tied to his three-stripe celebration.
• China faced Brazil in the Round of 16, and despite Tang Ye assisting Zhang Yuning and setting up Feng Xiaoting, Brazil won 5–2 and eliminated China.
• After returning to Manchester United, Tang Ye decided to improve his fitness and trained individually in the United States, raising his physicality and stamina while missing the preseason.
• Erik ten Hag arranged for Tang Ye to stay in Los Angeles until August 10, and Tang Ye returned to Manchester looking stronger after training at the Lakers' Home.
• Tang Ye joined Manchester United’s bench against Brighton after missing the season’s opening match, as the team fell behind 3–2.
• Tang Ye came on and assisted Rashford’s equalizer with a volleyed pass, then struck the post with a late curling shot as Manchester United drew 3–3 with Brighton.

Tang Ye established himself as a decisive force for Manchester United, helping them climb the league table and advance through a demanding Champions League run. After earning October Player of the Month, he arrived in Munich with United preparing to face Bayern and his chain mission still two goal contributions short.

• Tang Ye scored a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–0, then helped the club start a winning run against Burnley, Watford, and Young Boys.
• Tang Ye scored a free kick and assisted Jesse Lingard as Manchester United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers, then completed September with a win over West Ham United and a four-match winning streak.
• Tang Ye helped Manchester United beat Valencia and Newcastle, then scored and assisted against Chelsea as United won their seventh straight league match.
• Tang Ye received Francesco Totti’s power-shot template and trained his long-range shooting before Manchester United faced Bayern Munich.
• Tang Ye scored against Bayern, and Manchester United drew 3–3 after he helped Haller equalize, keeping United top of their Champions League group on goal difference.
• Tang Ye assisted twice in Manchester United’s 4–1 win over Everton, and the club finished second in the league above Liverpool on goal difference.
• Tang Ye returned from a South Korea trip, earned an assist against Bournemouth, and helped Manchester United win 3–0 as he received October Player of the Month.
• Tang Ye reviewed Bayern’s tactics and arrived in Munich with Manchester United preparing for the match and his chain mission two goal contributions from completion.

Tang Ye led Manchester United through a run of major league and Champions League matches before leaving to represent China at the AFC Asian Cup. After China’s warm-up win, he drove their attack against Kyrgyzstan, whose comeback cut the lead to 3–2 at halftime.

• Tang Ye scored and assisted in Manchester United’s 2–0 Champions League win over Bayern Munich, then helped the club draw 2–2 with Manchester City in the derby.
• Tang Ye confirmed he would join China for the Asian Cup, while Manchester United continued its winning run and Tang Ye won the Kopa Trophy and finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting.
• Tang Ye scored and assisted as Manchester United beat Liverpool 4–3, then helped the club thrash Cardiff City 7–2 and move top of the league.
• Tang Ye said goodbye to his teammates and traveled to Abu Dhabi, where he joined China’s preparations under Lippi.
• Tang Ye scored and assisted in China’s 6–2 warm-up win over Abu Dhabi United, then received a mission requiring China to reach the Asian Cup semifinals.
• Tang Ye scored China’s opening goal against Kyrgyzstan, assisted Wu Lei, and added a long-range strike to make it 3–0.
• Kyrgyzstan scored twice to cut China’s lead to 3–2, and Tang Ye drove into their penalty area at the start of the second half.

Tang Ye led China through the Asian Cup knockout rounds, scoring decisive goals against Japan and Qatar as the team overcame setbacks to win the championship. He finished the tournament with fourteen goals and the MVP award, while China celebrated its first title.

• Tang Ye helped China beat Kyrgyzstan 5:2, then scored and assisted in an 8:1 win over the Philippines to send China into the knockout stage.
• Tang Ye helped China defeat South Korea 3:2 and finish atop its group, then China beat Thailand 3:0 to reach the quarterfinals.
• Against Iran, Tang Ye scored and assisted Wu Lei after Feng Xiaoting was sent off, and China won 4:1 to advance to the semifinals.
• Tang Ye scored three direct free kicks against Japan, equalizing in extra time before China won the penalty shootout 4:2 and reached the final.
• China prepared to face Qatar as Tang Ye worried about sustaining the defensive workload, then organized the defense during the final while Qatar pressed and contested the officiating.
• Tang Ye scored from long range in the 76th minute, and China held its 1:0 lead over Qatar to win the Asian Cup.
• Tang Ye joined the medal ceremony, let a fan lift the trophy, and received the Golden Boot for fourteen goals and the tournament MVP award.