Cong Phuong's team is offered a huge bonus before the play-off match; Messi threatens Ronaldo's record

Cong Phuong's team was offered a huge bonus before the play-off match.

Standing second to last on the V-League rankings, SHB Da Nang will meet the runner-up team in the first division, Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc, in the relegation play-off match taking place on the evening of June 27 at Thong Nhat Stadium, refereed by two foreign referees.

Before this important match, Binh Phuoc Club's leaders promised to reward the home team with 10 billion VND if they defeated Da Nang Club and won a ticket to the V-League 2025/26.

This is considered a record bonus for a play-off match because the 2024/25 V-League champion, Nam Dinh Steel Club, only received a bonus of 5 billion VND from the Organizing Committee.

Previously, after finishing second in the 2024 first division, Binh Phuoc Club received 1 billion VND from the Organizing Committee and 300 million VND in internal bonuses.

This very worth-watching match also witnessed the reunion between two players who once wore the same shirt, creating a miracle for Vietnamese football: Bui Tien Dung (Da Nang Club) and Nguyen Cong Phuong (Binh Phuoc Club).

The two stars above are both very important factors in coach Park Hang-seo's squad, contributing greatly to helping U23 Vietnam fly high in the snowy Changzhou, with the Silver Medal of the 2018 U23 Asian Cup. This is also the milestone that opens the successful period of the Korean strategist with Vietnamese football.

According to the rules, the match between Binh Phuoc and SHB Da Nang will take place in 2 regular halves, each half 45 minutes, if there is a draw, there will be no extra time but a penalty shootout.

Vietnam men's volleyball team ranked 8th at AVC Nations Cup 2025

On the afternoon of June 23, the Vietnamese men's volleyball team lost 1-3 to Chinese Taipei in the 7th place match at the AVC Nations Cup 2025 in Bahrain, thereby finishing 8th overall. Despite a good start with a 25-21 victory in the first set, the team could not maintain their form and lost the next 3 sets in a row.

Previously, Vietnam lost 2-3 to Indonesia in the 5th-8th qualifying round. This result is lower than the 6th place at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. However, the tournament is an opportunity for coach Tran Dinh Tien to test the squad and gain experience, aiming for the 2026 Asian Championship qualifiers and major tournaments such as the 2027 World Championship and the 2028 Olympics.

Messi threatens Ronaldo's record

Lionel Messi is closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time FIFA Club World Cup scoring record, as the race between the two world football legends continues to heat up.

Currently, Ronaldo is still leading the scoring list with 7 goals in the Club World Cup with Manchester United and Real Madrid. However, Messi is only 1 goal away from equaling CR7's achievement.

Messi has taken his tally at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to six, with a stunning free-kick into the top corner in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Porto.

Previously, he scored 5 goals in 5 appearances in this tournament when playing for Barcelona. With the latest goal, Messi equaled the record of 6 goals scored by 2 former Real Madrid stars, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale.

Just one more goal and he will equal Ronaldo's record. If Leo scores two more goals, he will surpass CR7 to take the leading position.

Inter Miami will return to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup journey by hosting Brazil's Palmeiras on the morning of June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium. A win or even a draw against Palmeiras will guarantee Inter Miami a ticket to the round of 16.

Even if they lose, Inter Miami still have a chance to advance if Al Ahly fail to beat Porto in the other game, and the home team maintains a better goal difference. In that case, they will become the first MLS team to advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Brazilian football challenges Europe at Club World Cup

Brazilian clubs are creating an earthquake at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with an impressive streak of 6 wins, 2 draws, completely unbeaten and leading their groups. Victories such as Botafogo defeating PSG, Flamengo defeating Chelsea or Fluminense holding Dortmund to a draw show the strong return of Brazilian football after many years of being overshadowed by Europe.

Brazil is currently the country with the largest number of players competing in the tournament (70 people), not only from the 4 teams representing South America but also spread across top clubs such as Man City and Real Madrid.

This rise is fueled by a mid-season physical foundation, favorable climate, strong competitive motivation and especially the internal professionalization process: modern facilities, retaining key players and the appearance of foreign coaches with rich tactical thinking.

The 2025 Club World Cup is therefore no longer the exclusive playground of European football. Brazil – once a symbol of world football – is making a strong and ambitious comeback.

MU offers record price for Mbeumo

Manchester United have made a second bid for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo, with a price tag believed to be in excess of £60m.

According to The Athletic, this is considered a decisive move by the "Red Devils" after the first offer was rejected earlier this month. If this deal is successful, Mbeumo will surpass Andre Onana to become the most expensive African player in the history of Old Trafford.

Bryan Mbeumo is Amorim's top transfer target this summer. After an initial bid failed, United have avoided public scrutiny and instead moved to negotiate quietly with Brentford, aiming to get a deal done before pre-season.

Mbeumo, 25, is known for his pace, technique and versatile finishing. Since joining Brentford for just £5.8m in 2019, he has scored 70 goals in 242 games in all competitions, including 42 in the Premier League in 136 appearances. The Cameroonian star is considered one of the most consistent attackers outside the "Big Six".

Mbeumo’s current contract with Brentford expires next summer, although the club have the option to extend it by a further year. However, Brentford understand that this summer could be the best time to sell him if they want to make a big profit.

If the deal is successful, Mbeumo will become the second new player to arrive at Old Trafford in the summer transfer window of 2025, after striker Matheus Cunha, who was recruited from Wolves for £62.5 million.