U22 Vietnam under great pressure at SEA Games 30
As soon as he took over as Head Coach of Vietnam U22, assistant Lee Young-jin was assigned by VFF to win the certificate at the 30th SEA Games. VFF General Secretary Le Hoai Anh has high expectations for the success of Coach Park Hang-seo's assistant at the SEA Games at the end of the year.
"When assigning Mr. Lee, VFF also considered it because he and Mr. Park always have a clear understanding of all issues to build a suitable playing style for both the national team and U23. VFF will definitely create the best conditions for Mr. Lee to work," said Mr. Le Hoai Anh.
Xuan Truong is on the list worth watching at AFC Champions League alongside Fellaini
In the list of 10 new players worth watching in the AFC Champions League, the AFC homepage has chosen Xuan Truong to stand next to stars like Fellaini or Benatia.
"Xuan Truong is part of the generation of players who bring Vietnamese football to new heights. He joined Buriram United with a one-season loan deal from HAGL. Xuan Truong's impressive observation ability also helped the Vietnamese team reach the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup," the AFC homepage wrote.
Incheon United coach praises Cong Phuong
Before the 2019 K.League season, Incheon United coach Jorn Andersen shared in the media about the preparation and goals for the new season. In particular, the Norwegian strategist has evaluated new signing Cong Phuong.
"We need to find an agile striker, small but knows how to score goals. That is the reason we chose Cong Phuong. We have Hamad in the attack. He knows how to score and is an intelligent player, who can play well for strong Mugosa, said coach Andersen.
Juventus plans to 'rob' Zidane against Chelsea
According to Tuttosport, Juventus' board of directors are preparing to hold a meeting to decide the future of coach Massimiliano Allegri. Juventus are expected to part ways with Allegri in the summer of 2019, while Zinedine Zidane will be approached on the other hand.
The French coach helped Real Madrid win the Champions League for 3 consecutive seasons, but said goodbye to the Spanish Royal team in the summer of 2018 and has not yet found a new destination for himself.
Former Barca star stunned by Messi's performance
Witnessing Messi's performance in the match against Sevilla in round 25 of La Liga, former Barca player Gerard Deulofeu had to sadly admire. Before that, Deulofeu had a hat-trick and 1 assist in Watford's 5-1 win over Cadiff City in the Premier League.
I thought I was the king of the final round in Europe until I saw Messi play at Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium with the treble of Sevilla. He's an incredible player, and I really like watching Messi play," the Spaniard told AS.