AFF Cup still held in November, VFF reveals salary of Technical Director who is about to replace Mr. Jurgen Gede

AFF Cup still held in November

After the COVID-19 outbreak, many tournaments around the world have been postponed. However, the Southeast Asian Football Federation confirmed that the AFF Cup 2020 will not be postponed and will still be held in November as planned.

Thai press reported that Thai League 1 will return in September this year and end in May 2021. Therefore, the Thai League schedule this season will coincide with the AFF Cup, so it is likely that the Thai team will not be able to send their stars to participate in the tournament. There is even information that Thailand will not be able to participate in the AFF Cup 2020.

AFF Cup 2020 will still take place in November this year. Photo: AFF.

Indonesia's Tribunnews newspaper believes that the country's national team has a chance to win the upcoming AFF Cup.

Salary of Technical Director to replace Jurgen Gede revealed

VFF has just revealed that Japanese expert Adachi Yusuke will become the technical director of Vietnamese football for a period of five years with a monthly salary of about 20,000 USD.

Information about the new technical director (GĐKT) was revealed when the contract between VFF and Mr. Jurgen Gede still had two weeks left to end. VFF’s announcement of “a new one” was no different from “leaving the old one” even though Mr. Gede still respected the contract until the end of the contract.

Technical Director Adachi Yusuke (second from left) used to teach the AFC Pro Coaching class for Vietnamese coaches such as Hoang Van Phuc and Le Huynh Duc. Photo: Contributor

Premier League clubs return to training today

According to The Sun, Premier League clubs have voted in favor of returning to official training grounds from today (May 19) - phase 1 of the return plan to complete the rest of the tournament after being suspended since March due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

The source said that 'basic' training for the teams will resume on Tuesday, with no more than five players on each pitch and ensuring a 2m distance between players. The number of players on the training pitch will also be limited and rotated at different times.

Premier League teams return to official training from today, May 19

In addition, players coming to the training ground will have their temperature checked, fill out a health declaration, etc.

Premier League teams need at least four weeks of full training before they can compete in the remaining nine rounds, with the earliest scheduled date being June 19.

PSG President Admits He's a Fan of Cristiano Ronaldo

In the latest interview, president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said his idol is the star currently playing for Juventus.

"Ronaldo has no limits. I admire his relentless desire. Year after year, he always shows the highest determination. Ronaldo wants to improve himself every day," Mr. Al-Khelaifi shared in an interview with France Football.

PSG president indirectly admitted wanting Ronaldo's signature. Photo: Getty.

In the past, the media reported many times that PSG wanted Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the rich French team has not had any official approach with the Portuguese superstar.

Tuan Manh officially signed a contract with SHB Da Nang

Goalkeeper Tuan Manh has officially signed a contract with SHB Da Nang after leaving Sanna Khanh Hoa last week.

Tuan Manh and SHB Da Nang have officially signed a contract. It is known that the relationship between the two sides is for 3 years. The signing bonus amount was not disclosed, but according to our research, Tuan Manh received nearly double the amount of 900 million VND/season that this goalkeeper used to receive at Sanna Khanh Hoa according to the 3-year contract extension after V.League 2019.

Tuan Manh officially signed a contract with SHB Da Nang.

According to the newly announced revised regulations, teams will not be able to add players until mid-July. However, SHB Da Nang team leader Bui Xuan Hoa affirmed that Tuan Manh is fully qualified to play as soon as the season returns because “goalkeepers are a special case”.