Former U19 Vietnam goalkeeper banned from playing for negative actions; Hai Phong Club recruits Brazilian foreign player who was once a 'golden boy' of Mr. Hien

Hai Phong Club recruits Brazilian foreign player who was once "golden boy" of Mr. Hien

Just a few days after parting ways with Da Nang Club, striker Lucao has found a new destination. That is Hai Phong Club of Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem.

On the afternoon of August 19, Lucao was present at Lach Tray Stadium and held the shirt of Hai Phong Club in his hand. Previously, Da Nang Club announced that they would part ways with this striker after the team had to play in the First Division next season.

According to research, the contract between Lucao and Hai Phong Club is for 1 year. This is considered a quality addition to the Hai Phong team, especially in the context that Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's ​​team will participate in the Asian Cup in the 2023/24 season.

On August 22, Hai Phong Club will visit Incheon United (Korea) in the play-off match for a ticket to the AFC Champions League group stage. In case of losing the match, the V.League representative will be relegated to the AFC Cup.

Chelsea target strange goalkeeper or Kepa replacement

Chelsea have made a formal offer to sign goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution.

Edouard Mendy left Stamford Bridge to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli earlier this summer. Robert Sanchez replaced Mendy after signing from Brighton & Hove Albion. However, Chelsea still feel they need new goalkeeper options after Kepa Arrizabalaga was loaned out to Real Madrid.

According to 90min, Chelsea have reached a personal agreement with Djordje Petrovic. At the same time, they have also officially sent a transfer offer to New England Revolution to recruit the Serbian goalkeeper, but the specific amount has not been revealed.

Djordje Petrovic is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the US Soccer League today. Earlier in the summer, the 23-year-old goalkeeper was also eyed by Man Utd before they bought Andre Onana.

Chelsea have yet to reach an agreement with the New England Revolution, but according to multiple sources, the American club is willing to sell Petrovic for $20 million (£15.7 million).

Former Vietnam U19 goalkeeper banned from playing for negative actions

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Ba ​​of the Dugong Kien Giang team, who used to play for the Vietnam U19 team, has just received a two-year ban.

On July 30, Kien Giang lost 0-6 to Dong Nai at home. Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Ba ​​conceded 5 goals in the second half and received 2 consecutive yellow cards from the main referee in the 90th minute and the first minute of extra time. After receiving reports from match supervisor Nguyen Tan Long and referee Nguyen Kim Viet Bao, the VFF Disciplinary Board determined that goalkeeper Nguyen Van Ba ​​intentionally let go to concede more goals.

By the morning of August 18, the VFF Disciplinary Board had decided to impose a penalty on the goalkeeper who grew up in the academy.Lam River Nghe AnSpecifically, Nguyen Van Ba ​​was fined 10 million VND and banned from participating in football activities for 24 months in tournaments managed and organized by VFF. Nguyen Van Ba ​​was determined to have violated Article 52 on match and score fixing, specifically playing below his ability and distorting the match results.

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Ba ​​was born in 2001 and trained at the Song Lam Nghe An youth academy. This goalkeeper was called up to the Vietnam U19 team to compete in international tournaments in 2019. The penalty for Nguyen Van Ba ​​is the most severe disciplinary decision of the VFF since the case of player Ngo Anh Vu in 2022.

Playing poorly, Man Utd lost 0-2 to Tottenham

In the highlight match of round 2 of the Premier League 2022/23, Man Utd played poorly and suffered a 0-2 defeat against Tottenham.

Line-up:

Tottenham:Vicario, Porro (Emerson 88'), Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie (Davies 70'), Matar Sarr (Hojbjerg 76'), Bissouma, Kulusevski (Solomon 88'), Maddison, Son Heung-min, Richarlison (Perisic 70').

Man Utd:Onana, Wan-Bissaka (Dalot 66'), Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Shaw, Fernandes, Casemiro, Mount (Pellistri 85'), Garnacho (Sancho 66'), Antony (Eriksen 66'), Rashford (Martial 85').

Goals: Sarr (49'), Lisandro (83' og).