Exploring league history

Let’s recap the history of the Chinese top-flight league. Before 2004, we had Jia-A, and Dalian Wanda won multiple titles during the ’90s and early 2000s. Dalian’s three-peat was from 1996 to 1998, while Guangzhou Evergrande achieved a seven-peat from 2011 to 2017. I’m curious if there are other teams with three consecutive wins besides these two. Liaoning did have a significant history, winning five times consecutively in the 1980s. But in the professional era, only Dalian and Guangzhou had three or more consecutive wins. The user's mention of Shanghai Port potentially achieving this in the near future is interesting!Recalling CSL champions

I need to think about the 2024 Chinese Super League champion. I have a fuzzy memory that it might have been Shanghai Shenhua, especially since they started strong and even won the CFA Cup in 2023 and possibly 2024. However, I remember the 2023 champion being Shanghai Port, coached by Javier Pereira. I’m wondering if Shenhua might have had Leonid Slutsky as their coach starting in 2023. It's interesting how Shenhua hadn’t won a title since 1995, so their title return would be significant!Considering outcomes and context

I need to remember that because my knowledge cutoff is in October 2024, I can’t confirm any outcomes for 2024 or 2025 yet. The user mentioned a news event that extends beyond this cutoff. I should respond cautiously—perhaps congratulating them and asking for more details or if they want a summary or stats. It could be valuable to provide historical context about previous teams with three-peats: Dalian Wanda from 1996-1998 and Guangzhou Evergrande from 2011-2017. I might suggest that the "third team" refers to Dalian, Guangzhou, and potentially Shanghai Port.Clarifying team counts

I see that the user mentioned "中国顶级联赛历史第三队," which could imply Shanghai Port as the fourth team if we consider Liaoning's streak. However, many Chinese football sources distinguish between the professional era since 1994 and earlier history. The term "历史第三队" is a bit ambiguous, and I should clarify if they mean in the professional context. If we’re considering the entire history, Liaoning did have three consecutive wins from 1985 to 1989, so Shanghai Port would be fourth. I'd better ask the user which definition they prefer to ensure we’re on the same page!Clarifying team history

Liaoning dominated in the late 80s, winning five consecutive league titles from 1985 to 1989. While the national league existed before the professional era starting in 1994, their achievements are significant. If considering historical context, we can note that Shanghai Port is third in the professional era, but not when including earlier teams like Liaoning. I should celebrate their success and offer a brief list of milestones. I can provide key contributors generically without specific player details and ask if the user wants a timeline of Shanghai Port's last three seasons.