Young Vietnamese players will be trained at Real Madrid, Barcelona; First coach in La Liga lost his job

Young Vietnamese players will be trained at Real Madrid and Barcelona.

On September 6, in Hanoi, the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and representatives of La Liga (Spanish National Football Championship) took place until June 2026. The two sides agreed on a cooperation agreement to exchange expertise with the aim of developing professional football and community football in Vietnam, national teams and other sports training projects. Through the La Liga Vietnam Academy, La Liga will organize courses for VFF coaches.

Speaking at the ceremony, VFF General Secretary Duong Nghiep Khoi emphasized: “This cooperation will open up opportunities for Vietnamese football to get closer to advanced football teams in the world to learn and exchange professional experiences, accelerate innovation and professionalization in football-related fields. In the near future, Vietnamese football can send the youth team to train in Spain, thereby bringing competition experience to young players.”

Mr. Ivan Codina, Managing Director of La Liga Asia Pacific, said: “La Liga's strategy is to be present in many countries around the world. Through cooperation with Vietnam, we hope to promote football training and development here, especially from the La Liga Vietnam Academy. We will also find ways for young Vietnamese talents to go to Spain to be trained at big clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.”

Tickets to watch the friendly match between Vietnam and Palestine cost the highest at 300,000 VND

According to information from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), tickets for the friendly match between Vietnam and Palestine will be on sale from 3:00 p.m. on September 6 and will last until 7:30 p.m. on September 11 or until tickets run out.

Tickets come in three denominations: 300,000 VND, 200,000 VND and 50,000 VND. Tickets are sold directly at the ticket counters in front of Thien Truong Stadium (Nam Dinh).

This is a friendly match to test the team's preparation.Vietnam teamduring the FIFA Days, thereby aiming at the team's upcoming international tournaments. To ensure security and safety for the match, the Organizing Committee recommends that spectators do not bring sharp objects, fireworks, pepper spray, or any similar items that can cause injury to others.

In addition, spectators are not allowed to bring prohibited substances according to Vietnamese law. Do not bring into the stadium, water bottles or jugs, banners promoting brands other than those of the sponsor. Do not bring cameras and video cameras into the stands because this is a copyrighted television match. Enter the stadium with the spirit of "Civilized cheering - No flares".

Midfielder Pham Thanh Luong retires to become a coach

After 11 years with Hanoi Club as a player, midfielder Pham Thanh Luong decided to retire to switch to coaching and will start a new journey at Hoa Binh Club.

Accordingly, Pham Thanh Luong will end his contract with Hanoi Club in November. The former player born in 1988 has not played regularly for the capital team in the last two seasons and wishes to move into coaching.

On his personal page, Pham Thanh Luong confirmed that he has left Hanoi FC to prepare for a new journey. The Hang Day team also announced that Thanh Luong will move to Hoa Binh Club on loan for 2 months.

Preliminary statistics in 12 years as a player, Thanh Luong scored 7 goals in 78 matches, was an effective striker in the Vietnamese team that won the AFF Cup 2008.

With 4 times winning the Vietnamese Golden Ball in 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016 and also being the person who won this title the most, Pham Thanh Luong is considered one of the best players in the history of Vietnamese football.

Losing narrowly to Japan, Vietnamese women's volleyball team won 4th place in Asia

On the afternoon of September 6, the Vietnam women's volleyball team entered the final match of the 2023 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship against defending champion Japan.

In the 2023 Asian Championship Bronze Medal match, after a 2-2 draw and entering the deciding set, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team lost 11-15 to Japan to finish 4th, missing out on a ticket to the 2025 World Championship.



With this result, Japan officially became the former champion of the tournament and returned home with a Bronze Medal and a ticket to the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Championship.

As for the Vietnamese women's volleyball team, the team will leave with 4th place overall. This is the highest achievement in the history of Vietnamese women's volleyball at the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.

The first coach in La Liga has lost his job

Although the new season has only passed 4 rounds, the first strategist in La Liga has received a decision to be fired.

Villarreal's home page has announced that they have terminated the contract with head coach Quique Setien. The former Barcelona strategist has only led the "Yellow Submarine" for 4 rounds in La Liga in the new season.

Villarreal had a bad start with only 1 win and 3 losses after 4 rounds of the Spanish National Football Championship, thereby falling to the bottom of the rankings. This could be the reason leading to the decision of Villarreal's board of directors to fire Mr. Quique Setien.

Having decided to part ways with Quique Setien, Villarreal have appointed Director of Football Miguel Angel Tena as interim coach. The Spanish team hopes to appoint a new “captain” to replace Setien during the international break./.