Overseas Vietnamese player worth 12 billion VND was eliminated from U23 Vietnam; Messi prepares for 'last match' in the most special way

Overseas Vietnamese player worth 12 billion VND was eliminated from U23 Vietnam

According to PV's source, Coach Kim Sang-sik decided to remove Vietnamese-American Tran Thanh Trung from the list of U23 Vietnam participating in the 2026 U23 Asian Cup. In addition, central defender Dinh Quang Kiet - who is nearly 2 meters tall - was also not added.

Mr. Kim did not explain the reason for removing Tran Thanh Trung. However, the reason is not because this Vietnamese-American player is injured. Currently, in U23 Vietnam, only Khuat Van Khang has not fully recovered from his injury.

Tran Thanh Trung's father and mother are both Vietnamese and live in Bulgaria. This player used to play for the famous team Slavia Sofia. Tran Thanh Trung was promoted to the first team and played from the 2022/2023 season when he was only 18 years old - this shows that the talent of the midfielder born in 2005 is highly appreciated.

He is an outstanding young player in the Bulgarian national championship, valued at 12 billion VND. Last season, the 20-year-old player played 32 matches for Slavia Sofia. Overall, this is a contract that can provide more tactical options for Ninh Binh Club.

Coach Kim Sang-sik does not have to worry about Tran Thanh Trung not playing in the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers. Vietnam U23 still has many quality central midfielders such as Nguyen Thai Son, Nguyen Van Truong, Nguyen Cong Phuong, Nguyen Xuan Bac. This group of players played very successfully in the recent Southeast Asian U23 Championship.

The biggest problem with U23 Vietnam is the attack line. Besides Dinh Bac, who has somewhat shown his ability, the remaining strikers have played poorly and have not proven their abilities.

Coach Shin Tae Yong was fired again?

According to Korean media, coach Shin Tae Yong is at risk of being fired despite having only led the team for 4 matches in the K-League.

Specifically, Ulsan HD is going through one of the most difficult periods since winning the K-League 1 championship last year. The expectations placed on coach Shin Tae Yong are gradually turning into pressure as the team continues to decline.

Since replacing coach Kim Pan Gon, coach Shin Tae Yong has only led Ulsan HD for four matches. But in that short period of time, the reigning K-League champions have suffered three defeats. This leaves Ulsan HD just three points ahead of Suwon FC – the team currently in 10th place (play-off spot to avoid relegation). An unexpected scenario for the team that had set its goal of defending the title.

The disappointment increased when fans compared to the period when coach Hong Myung Bo was in charge, Ulsan HD played stably and had a clear identity. But now, the playing style under coach Shin Tae Yong is considered disjointed, the defense is not solid while the attack has lost its sharpness.

It is worth mentioning that coach Shin Tae Yong was fired by Indonesia earlier this year. If he loses his job at Ulsan HD, it will be very sad for coach Shin Tae Yong, because he was fired twice in 2025.

In the history of K-League, many famous coaches have had to leave after only a few months in charge due to the pressure of results. Coach Shin Tae Yong is facing a similar prospect. From being the hope to bring Ulsan HD back to the winning track, he is at risk of becoming the coach to be fired the earliest in the season.

The match against Pohang on September 13 will likely decide the position of coach Shin Tae Yong. If Ulsan HD fails, it will likely be the end of coach Shin Tae Yong's efforts to keep the head coach position.

MU is about to sell 3 more players

The difference in the closing date of the 2025 summer transfer window in different countries gives MU the opportunity to sell off players who are no longer in the plan.

According to Sportbible, Andre Onana could leave Manchester United after the arrival of new signing Senne Lammens. The Saudi Pro League is considered a potential destination as the summer transfer market here is open until September 10. In addition, Turkish clubs can also join the race, as the deadline in this country is September 11.

According to the Daily Mail, coach Ruben Amorim has not yet confirmed Onana's future, although the Cameroonian goalkeeper still expressed his desire to stay at Old Trafford. However, the possibility of him leaving is not small, because MU currently has four goalkeepers in the first team.

Not only Onana, Altay Bayindir's position is also questioned. Given opportunities in some recent matches, the Turkish goalkeeper has continuously made mistakes and is at risk of returning to his homeland to play.

The third name facing the prospect of leaving Old Trafford is Tyrell Malacia. The Dutch left-back was close to joining Elche on loan, but the deal fell through at the last minute.

Messi prepares for 'last match' in the most special way

Lionel Messi has not officially announced his retirement date, but he knows that next week's match against Venezuela will be his last for Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on home soil. "It will be a very, very special match for me because it's the last qualifier," Messi said on Wednesday night after Inter Miami beat Orlando City to reach the League Cup final.

Lionel Messi has not officially announced his retirement date, but he understands that next week's match against Venezuela will be his last time playing for Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on home soil.

Messi once hinted at the possibility of retiring from the national team after the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina will begin their journey to defend the title they won in Qatar 2022. By the time the 2030 World Cup qualifiers start in 2027, the owner of 8 Golden Balls will be 40 years old.

"I don't know if there will be any friendlies or other opportunities after the Venezuela game, but it's definitely a very special game. So my family will be there with me: my wife, my children, my parents, my brothers and sisters. We'll live it like that. I don't know what will happen next," Messi said.

Immediately after Messi's statement, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) posted on social media the message "The last dance is coming", with a picture of Messi in the Argentina national team jersey.

Meanwhile, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is looking to capitalize on the historic event by increasing ticket prices, with the cheapest ticket costing $100 (over 2.6 million VND), while the most expensive ticket costs up to $500 (over 13 million VND).

Currently, Messi is the player who scored the most goals and played the most in the history of Argentine football. By winning the World Cup with Albiceleste in 2022, Messi is considered to have completed his great legacy in world football. In the eyes of many experts and fans, Messi is the greatest player in the history of football.

After all that Messi has given to the king of sports, he is simply an immortal monument.