"Messi Thailand" is a nightmare for the Vietnam team
Since joining the Thai national team in 2012, Chanathip Songkrasin has always shouted fear to the Vietnamese national team through each confrontation. In the first encounter at the AFF Cup 2012, despite only playing for 48 minutes, "Messi Thai" still caused Vietnam's defense to suffer many times. In the end, the "Golden Dragon" suffered a 1-3 defeat to their arch-rivals in the region.
In addition, Chanathip continued to become a nightmare for the Vietnamese team when helping the "War Elephants" win twice. Even at My Dinh Stadium, "Messi Thai" played brilliantly to defeat Vietnam to 3-0 with their teammates.
Asian newspapers praise Hanoi FC after their achievements in the AFC Cup
After defeating altyn Asyr with a total score of 5-4, Hanoi FC received a lot of compliments. Not only Vietnamese fans but also Asian media recognize the strength of the reigning V.League champion.
Fox Sports Asia emphasized that Hanoi FC has made history for Vietnamese football and the Southeast Asian region. Since the AFC Cup changed format in 2017, Hanoi FC is the first team from Southeast Asia to reach the inter-regional final.
China prioritizes using naturalized players in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers
Coach Marcello Lippi affirmed that he will build the Chinese team around naturalized players in the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia.
Speaking to SCMP, China coach Marcello Lippi revealed: "I want to have 30 best players ready to compete in the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers. To build a strong Chinese team, I need new winds in the squad".
134-year-old club officially banned in England
Recently, Bury FC has been removed from the English championship system due to financial difficulties. This team has even owed salaries to players, coaching staff and other employees for a long time and has also owed them outside. The club's president Steve Dale is also unlikely to pay the money.
The deadline for Bury FC to join the new owner was 5:00 p.m. on August 27, but the only company that wanted to own this team withdrew at the last minute. Unable to change the situation, Bury accepted being wiped out of the English football league system.
