Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem is too good; Ronaldo makes a lot of money when Al Nassr is sold

V.League 2025-2026: Song Lam Nghe An reverses the flow to defeat defending champion Nam Dinh

On the evening of August 23, at Vinh Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An Club had a courageous performance to win 2-1 against defending champion Thep Xanh Nam Dinh in round 2 of V-League 2025-2026.

In the matches on the same day, Hong Linh Ha Tinh won 1-0 against SHB Da Nang, Ninh Binh won 4-0 against Dong A Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong FC won 3-1 against PVF CAND, and Hanoi FC drew 0-0 against Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem is so good

Returning home after losing to Nam Dinh, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem helped Hai Phong win big in the second round of V.League.

After the defeat against Nam Dinh Club on the opening day, many people were worried about Hai Phong's journey in V.League 2025/2026. However, at home at Lach Tray Stadium, the Hai Phong team proved once again that, under coach Chu Dinh Nghiem, they have never been an easy opponent to defeat.

Facing PVF-CAND Club - the team that just won the opening match against SLNA, Hai Phong entered the match with determination but could not avoid difficulties. In the 28th minute, Eyenga unexpectedly put the away team in the lead, creating heavy pressure for coach Chu Dinh Nghiem and his team. The match seemed to be in a deadlock, but the turning point appeared in the second half.

The 3-1 victory over PVF-CAND Club not only brought the first 3 points to Hai Phong, but also showed the strategic talent of Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem. He is not only good at adjusting tactics when facing disadvantages, but also inspires the fighting spirit of his students until the last minutes.

In V.League, Hai Phong FC may not have a very outstanding squad of stars, but they are always an unpredictable team. And the biggest mark belongs to the experienced captain.

Ronaldo made a fortune when Al Nassr was sold

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to benefit financially as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) sells its stake in Al Nassr and three other top clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Currently, PIF holds 75% of the shares of the four biggest teams in the league, including Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Ahli, while the remaining 25% belongs to the country's Sports Ministry. If the share sale is successful, Ronaldo will directly benefit from holding 15% of Al Nassr shares according to the contract extension in June.

The 40-year-old superstar signed what is considered the most valuable contract in football history, bringing in at least £492 million within 24 months, along with ownership of the club. This means that, in addition to the huge salary, CR7 can also pocket millions more pounds if Al Nassr changes ownership.

15-year-old player makes Premier League history

On the morning of August 24, Max Dowman debuted in Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds in round 2 of the Premier League.

In the 64th minute, Arsenal led 4-0 so coach Mikel Arteta boldly took Noni Madueke off to make way for Max Dowman. According toOptaAs soon as he set foot on the Emirates pitch, Dowman (15 years, 235 days) made history as one of three players under 16 years old to play in the Premier League, alongside Ethan Nwaneri (15 years, 181 days) and Jeremy Monga (15 years, 271 days).

On the day he was given the opportunity, Dowman did not disappoint the fans. The player born in 2009 played energetically on the right wing, causing many difficulties for Leeds defenders with his impressive dribbling and acceleration. One of Dowman's breakthroughs brought a penalty for Arsenal in the 90+4 minute of injury time.

Dowman made a strong impression in Arsenal's pre-season friendlies. With great potential, the young English player is expected to become a mainstay of the North London team in the near future. The Spanish press even revealed that many big teams in La Liga, including Real Madrid, have kept an eye on and are ready to recruit the 15-year-old star.