Vietnam National Team Receives Bad News About Referees; Sir Alex Returns to Lead the Golden Generation

Asian Cup 2019 match schedule today

11/01 18:00 Palestine - Australia

11/01 20:30 Philippines - China

11/01 23:00 Kyrgyzstan - South Korea

Controversial referee officiates Vietnam-Iran match

Accordingly, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to appoint referee Muhammad Taqi to officiate the match between Iran and Vietnam. Referee Muhammad Taqi is no stranger to Vietnamese football fans. This Singaporean referee was the main referee of the 2018 AFC U23 Championship semi-final between Vietnam U23 and Qatar U23. He once made Vietnamese fans furious when he blew a penalty in an unclear situation, helping Qatar open the score first.

Referee Taqi was criticized for unfairly treating U23 Vietnam in the semi-final match of the 2018 U23 Asia Championship. Photo: Internet

In addition to the penalty decision, referee Muhammad Taqi also made many decisions that were unfavorable to U23 Vietnam. After the match, many Vietnamese fans attacked the Singaporean referee's Facebook page, forcing him to close his Facebook page.

Dinh Trong reveals the reason for his injury

The Hanoi player said that he had a fractured foot when he was playing in the V.League. However, due to the tight schedule and many big tournaments, Dinh Trong had to endure the pain and play. "We sometimes feel exhausted when we have to play in many arenas from the V.League, National Cup to the U23 Asian Cup, Asiad and the recent AFF Cup 2018."

Center back Dinh Trong. Photo: Trung Kien

“My injury appeared when I played in the V-League, but because of the high density of the tournament and its importance, I had to try, accept the pain and fight alongside my teammates.” Recently, Dinh Trong, along with Luc Xuan Hung and Dang Van Toi, flew to Seoul (South Korea) to begin the surgery and treatment process.

Second coach fired at Asian Cup 2019

With a 2-0 victory over Syria, the Jordanian team won all 6 absolute points after two matches, firmly establishing the top position in Group B and officially winning the first ticket to the 1/8 round of the 2019 Asian Cup. Meanwhile, the defeat in this match is not the end for Syria, but in order to be able to continue, they must win against the defending champion Australia in the final round of Group B on January 15.

After Thailand's Rajevac, Syria's coach Bernd Stange has become the next person to receive a dismissal notice at this year's Asian Cup. Photo: Internet

After this humiliating defeat, coach Bernd Stange was unexpectedly fired. He is the second coach to lose his job at the 2019 Asian Cup after Rajevac. Previously, coach Rajevac was fired after Thailand lost 1-4 to India in the opening match.

Sir Alex returns to lead the Golden Generation to win MU's treble

Coach Sir Alex Ferguson will return to lead Man United to participate in a friendly match with rival Bayern Munich - recreating the legendary 1998/1999 Champions League Final. This match is expected to be held at Camp Nou - the place where the 1999 Final took place, and it will take place on May 20, 2019 - exactly 20 years since Man United won the Champions League for the first time (May 20, 1999).

Sir Alex returns to lead the Golden Generation. Photo: Internet

Man United's lineup for the match: Peter Schmeichel, Gary Neville, Ronny Johnsen, Jaap Stam, Denis Irwin, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Jesper Blomqvist (Teddy Sheringham 67'), Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole (Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 81'). Substitutes not playing: Raimond van der Gouw, David May, Phil Neville, Wes Brown, Jonathan Greening.

Chelsea officially welcomes another striker even though they have not sold Morata

Chelsea will 100% have another striker when recently, Valencia Club confirmed that they will return Michy Batshuayi to the blue team ahead of schedule.

Chelsea officially welcomes another striker even though they have not sold Morata. Photo: Internet

Valencia's sporting director Mateu Alemany confirmed: "The players know this, I hope to resolve everything soon for the benefit of all parties." In the past, Batshuayi scored 33 goals in 78 games for Marseille and 7 goals in just 10 Bundesliga games when playing for Dortmund on loan.

Man United could welcome reinforcements back in January

Manchester United could welcome back Timothy Fosu-Mensah from his loan at Fulham. Photo: Internet

The versatile Dutchman could be the key to the defence, playing both at centre-back and full-back. Fosu-Mensah has been on loan at Fulham since August, but a lack of regular playing time has made him reluctant to stay beyond the end of the season. United could cut short the loan deal and bring the academy graduate back in January 2019.

Coach Mourinho speaks for the first time about his future after leaving MU

Recently, sharing with Correio da Manha TV, Mourinho said: "I don't care about such news, but I have no intention of working in Portugal. The best way to respect a great club like Benfica and their respected President is to say that I am not approached."

MU has paid compensation to Jose Mourinho. Photo: Goal

"It's an honor to return to a club where you had the opportunity to work. However, I will not say anything about this. I was not taught how to talk to the media. I don't want to reveal everything and the best way to do that is to stop this topic here," coach Mourinho shared about the possibility of returning to La Liga and Serie A.

"At this time, I have the right to enjoy a quiet life, self-evaluate and analyze everything that has happened to me in the past few years. I want to think and have careful preparation for the next step," he added.

Chelsea decides to sue Bayern Munich for illegally approaching Hudson-Odoi

The German club are said to have offered £35m to sign the 18-year-old winger. The Bavarians are keen on Hudson-Odoi, but Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has expressed his desire to keep the youngster rather than sell him to Bayern for a big sum. The Blues will take legal action against Bayern, claiming they approached Hudson-Odoi's family through a 'back door' rather than consulting the club.