Vietnam national team at risk of leaving My Dinh; Messi will sign a contract with PSG

Messi will sign a contract with PSG in the next few hours

PSG is likely to become the next destination in the superstar's career.Lionel Messi.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Messi is set to sign a two-year contract with PSG, with an option to extend for another year. "El Pulga" Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, along with his personal lawyers, received the official contract from PSG on the morning of August 8. Negotiations began on August 5.

Messi will receive a salary of 35 million euros per season plus other bonuses. Rumors that Messi receives 50 million euros per season are not true.

Messi leaves Barca after 16 professional seasons.

The Argentine superstar is ready to sign for PSG as soon as the details are finalised in the coming hours. Messi and the French club are also planning their travel, medical and official presentation.

Messi is likely to wear the number 19 shirt at PSG. Neymar was willing to give up the number 10 shirt to his senior, but "El Pulga" refused. Number 19 is also the number Messi wore in the early stages of his career at both Barca and the Argentina national team.

Vietnam team receives good news from midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh

At the practice session on the afternoon of August 8,Vietnam teamreceived good news with the return of midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh (Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club). Midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh suffered an ankle injury during training at the club. When joining the national team, this midfielder continued his recovery training regimen under the guidance of a doctor.

After 3 separate training sessions, on the afternoon of August 8, midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh was able to participate in a joint technical and tactical training session with his teammates. The player born in 1995 successfully completed the training plan set out by the coaching staff.

Midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh (middle) has recovered from injury and returned to training with the Vietnam national team. Photo: VFF

Nguyen Tuan Anh is one of the two central midfielders that coach Park Hang-seo trusts the most, along with Do Hung Dung of Hanoi FC. Midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh has been a regular under coach Park Hang-seo since the 2019 King's Cup and has always occupied a position in the midfield.

With this recovery momentum, the team's coaching staff hopes that Tuan Anh will soon reach his peak form to be included in the Vietnam squad for the first match in the final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia, against Saudi Arabia away on September 2 and then against Australia on September 7 at My Dinh Stadium.

Former HAGL player ready to lead Thai team

Bangkok United coach Totchtawan Sripan said he would not refuse if he received an offer to lead the Thai national team to replace Akira Nishino.

"I don't think I'm good enough for the job of leading.Thailand team. I am the type of person who cares a lot about other people's thoughts and feelings. However, in the future, if people believe that I am the right person, I cannot refuse 100%," Siam Sport quoted an interview with Totchtawan Sripan.

Sripan was successful as head coach of Muangthong United with a core of many members of the golden generation of the Thai national team such as Sarach Yooyen and Chanathip Songkrasin. Photo: Getty.

Thai media has proposed suitable candidates for the head coach position of the national team (FAT), which is currently managed by interim coach Anurak Srikerd. Among the group of qualified domestic coaches, Totchtawan Sripan is considered the most suitable by Thai fans.

"We can't know what will happen. When I was a player, I didn't even dare to think I would become a coach," he continued.

Japan wants to be the host, Vietnam national team is at risk of having to leave My Dinh

The Japan Football Association (JFA) will submit an application to host matches in Group B of the final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia. This is threatening the opportunity for the Vietnam national team to play at My Dinh Stadium.

In fact, many countries are being severely affected by the pandemic. Countries such as China and Australia are not sure whether to host the final round of Group B matches of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at home. If other countries are also unable to host the matches on a home and away basis, a centralized arrangement may be possible. At that time, the JFA hopes to take the lead.

Nikkansports newspaper is confident that Japan can host matches in Group B of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: screenshot

Nikkansports (Japan) is confident that Japan can host matches in Group B of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. "Although the number of Covid-19 cases in Japan is increasing, we have just successfully hosted the Olympics, with many participating countries. In addition, the Japanese National Championship has been held during the past time," said the JFA.

Given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with Japan’s “earnest” desire to host, it is not unlikely that the AFC will consider and choose the solution of playing at a centralized stadium. If so, the Vietnam national team will face the risk of not being able to play at My Dinh Stadium.

It is known that the Vietnam Football Federation has planned to organize and welcome spectators into the stadium for the 5 matches of the Vietnam National Team at My Dinh Stadium. According to regulations, in case spectators enter the stadium, they must have a negative Covid-19 test certificate within the last 3 days, have received 2 doses of vaccine and strictly follow the regulations on disease prevention.