Cong Phuong, don't be discouraged; Thailand changes professional tournament schedule before big match with Vietnam team

Vietnam vs Thailand, September 5: Heating up day by day

The second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia is heating up every day as Vietnam's opponent, Thailand, in Group G is busily preparing for the opening match on September 5.

The Thai national team set high ambitions when appointing Japanese coach Akira Nishino with a record high salary in mid-July. The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has created favorable conditions and focused all resources for coach Nishino in the opening match against Vietnam on September 5.

Quang Hai is expected to help the Vietnamese team defeat the Thai team in the match on September 5. Photo: VSI

Barcelona unveil youngest player in nearly 80 years

Striker Ansu Fati is called a “prodigy” by Barca fans because of a series of rare qualities in a 16-year-old player. In the context of all three stars on the attack line, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele, being absent due to injury, coach Valverde put Fati on the bench. Before being promoted to the first team, Fati was highly appreciated by coach Victor Valdes in the Barca youth team.

The 16-year-old talent had a successful debut with Barca.

In the summer transfer window of 2019, MU's board of directors planned to bring Fati to Old Trafford on a free transfer. However, Barca successfully convinced Fati to sign a new contract until the summer of 2022. In addition to Guinea-Bissau, Fati could play for the Spanish national team, but this has not been decided yet.

Cong Phuong, don't be discouraged and leave Belgium early

Cong Phuong is still sure to be in the Vietnamese national team, but things are not easy at Sint Truidense, making many people worry that CP15 will lose heart and leave Belgium early when the ink is not dry on his contract...

Although Cong Phuong was named in the Sint Truidense club's roster for 5/6 matches in the Belgian National Championship, he was mainly on the sidelines watching his teammates play.

After 6 rounds, Cong Phuong was only put on the field by this club for nearly half of the match in the heavy 0-6 loss in the second match - too short a time for a professional player.

Cong Phuong is having a difficult time in Europe.

Being able to enjoy the top football atmosphere and live in a professional environment like this is clearly enough for Cong Phuong if the Vietnamese national team striker has a progressive spirit.

With a classic comeback against SHB Da Nang, Hoang Anh Gia Lai escapes the "red light" group.

A technical dribble to get past the opponent by Van Toan (HAGL, white shirt)

Griezmann "flattered" Messi on the day he scored a super goal against Betis

The French striker shared something to "please" Lionel Messi, after scoring a double to help Barca crush Real Betis 5-2 in round 2 of La Liga 2019/20 season.

Griezmann did a great job in the absence of Messi and Luis Suarez. The 28-year-old striker scored some beautiful goals against Betis. The second goal came from a classy left-footed curler, similar to what Messi has done before.

Griezmann scored twice as Barca beat Betis 5-2. Photo: Reuters.

In the next round, Barca will visit Osasuna. Messi is expected to return after being injured before the new season.