V-League team loses billion-dollar lawsuit, finds a way out?; PSG provokes Barca again about Messi

V-League football team loses billion-dollar lawsuit, finds a way out?

On the afternoon of February 9, speaking to the press, Mr. Pham Nguyen Hong - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa, Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Football Federation said that the Thanh Hoa Football Federation will be responsible for the lawsuit between coach Fabio Lopez and Thanh Hoa Club.

It can also be understood,Thanh Hoa Football Federationwill be the party to pay the amount of 4.6 billion VND (200 thousand USD) for the Italian coach and his assistant.

"The solution is based on professional football regulations and FIFA laws, the goal is not to affect Dong A Thanh Hoa Football Club in the future as some rumors say," Mr. Hong shared.

Coach Fabio Lopez when he was leading Thanh Hoa Club.

The Italian coach was of course upset and gave up. He sued.FIFAand the world football governing body has declared that Thanh Hoa Club must compensate Mr. Lopez and his assistant 200 thousand USD.

Mr. Doan said he will not be responsible for the above compensation because at the time Mr. Lopez was fired, Thanh Hoa Club was being managed by Mr. De.

Mr. Doan also affirmed that if he is forced to pay the above 4.6 billion VND, he will return the team to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

McTominay shines in extra time, MU enters FA Cup quarter-finals

Scott McTominay's precious goal in extra time helpedMUnarrowly beat West Ham 1-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

MU won the minimum victory against West Ham.

MU: Henderson, Wan-Bissaka (Williams 91'), Lindelof, Maguire, Telles (Shaw 91'), Matic (McTominay 73'), Fred, Van De Beek (Bruno Fernandes 73'), Greenwood (Cavani 85'), Martial, Rashford.

West Ham: Fabianski, Dawson, Ogbonna (Diop 17' - Fredericks 46'), Cresswell, Coufal, Rice, Soucek, Noble, Fornals (Benrahma 88'), Bowen (Johnson 46'), Yarmolenko.

Goal: McTominay 98'

PSG again provokes Barca about Messi

Messi is expected to find a new destination when his contract with Barca expires this summer, with PSG and Man City being the only two possible destinations due to the Argentine superstar's huge salary.

Man City is reported to be still closely following Messi, while PSG's people are also constantly making moves to attract him. After Neymar, Di Maria, ... it is midfielder Marco Verratti's turn to declare that being with Messi isMessiwill be a "gift".

Verratti called it a "gift" to play with Messi at PSG.

According to coach Koeman, PSG is really disrespectful to Messi and Barca, and their continuous actions are intentionally "disturbing" before the match between the two teams in the Champions League round of 16, taking place at 3am on February 17.

Juventus beat Inter Milan to reach Coppa Italia final

Cristiano Ronaldo's double helped Juventus win 2-1 at Inter Milan in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. Coach Andrea Pirlo's team has a big advantage going into the second leg at home.

Opposite,Inter Milanhad no choice but to try to attack right after the opening whistle. The return of Romelu Lukaku after suspension made the visitors' attacks even more enthusiastic.

Unfortunately, the Belgian striker missed the best chance that Inter Milan created in the first half. Romelu Lukaku handled the ball awkwardly and let the ball go wide of the post after a difficult free kick from Christian Eriksen in the 26th minute.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the hero who brought Juventus to the Coppa Italia final. Photo: Juventus

In a match that was unlucky for Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku, the score remained 0-0 until the final whistle. Juventus won 2-1 on aggregate over Inter Milan after two matches.

Juventus have advanced to the Coppa Italia final. Coach Andrea Pirlo and his team will face the winner of the match between Atalanta and Napoli on May 19. In the first leg, the two teams drew 0-0 at Napoli.

Postponing the organization of the PV Gas 2021 National Volleyball Championship

The 2021 PV Gas National Volleyball Championship has the participation of 20 men's and women's teams. The 10 men's teams are: Sanest Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, Trang An Ninh Binh, Border Guard, The Cong, Ha Tinh, Long An, VLXD Binh Duong, Hanoi, Ben Tre. The 10 women's teams are: Thong tin Lien Viet PostBank, Hoa Chat Duc Giang Hanoi, Kinh Bac Bac Ninh, Cong Thuong Bank, VTV Binh Dien Long An, Than Quang Ninh, Dak Lak, Vinh Long Television (now transferred to Ninh Binh), Hai Tien Thanh Hoa, Thai Binh.

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the 2021 PV Gas National Volleyball Championship had to be postponed.

The first leg of the group stage will take place from April 11 to 15. At the end of the group stage, the top two teams of Groups A and B for men and women will compete for the Hung Vuong Cup 2021 in Phu Tho. The Hung Vuong Cup will take place from April 18 to 21.