Coach Park receives Medal for Korean Diplomacy; Ronaldo boycotted by fans

Brazil 4-1 Korea: Samba Dance into the quarterfinals

The Brazil vs South Korea match was probably the most lopsided match of the round of 16 when the South American representative showed superior strength and everything needed to be wrapped up in the first 45 minutes.

Richarlison played very well.

With a 4-1 aggregate win, Brazil confidently advanced to the quarter-finals to face Croatia. Asia officially has no representatives left in the football tournament.

Josko Gvardiol: The key to Croatia's success

Croatia had to work very hard to get a ticket to the quarter-finals after beating Japan on penalties, the European representatives will have one name to thank for keeping them afloat throughout the previous 120 minutes: Josko Gvardiol.

Gvardiol plays with maturity at the age of 20.

Not only that, if you have watched the 20-year-old center-back play at RB Leipzig, Gvardiol is often allowed to advance as the team's ball-carrier. It is his confidence that helps him attract the opponent's attention before making favorable passes to his teammates up front.

Gvardiol’s all-round ability has been on full display at this year’s World Cup, and his performances have been rewarded with a place in the quarter-finals with his country. If he continues to perform at this level, the 20-year-old will undoubtedly remain an irreplaceable figure in Croatia’s defence for the foreseeable future.

Ronaldo was boycotted by fans demanding to be removed from the Portuguese national team

Portuguese newspaper A Bola has published a poll showing that 70% of readers want Cristiano Ronaldo to be dropped from the starting line-up for tonight's round of 16 clash with Switzerland.

Ronaldo was named by Sofascore as the worst performer in the 2022 World Cup group stage on Saturday. He averaged 6.37 points over three games, as he struggled to make an impact for much of Portugal's games, scoring just one penalty against Ghana.

Ronaldo has faced criticism for his unconvincing displays, with growing calls for head coach Fernando Santos to drop the 37-year-old in favour of one of the more dynamic young striker options in the Portugal squad.

Vietnam national football team divided into squad for internal practice match

During yesterday afternoon's training session (December 5), the Vietnam National Team divided the team into internal practice matches and through this practice match, it seems that some names that are likely to soon leave the team have been revealed.

Goalkeeper Van Toan was added to the national team's lineup.

People can see the possibility that young goalkeeper Van Toan will say goodbye to the national team is very high. That said, because last season, Van Toan did not play any matches in Hai Phong's shirt due to injury. Not to mention, this afternoon Van Toan was not allowed to practice in the goalkeeper's shirt but instead moved to practice with other national players, when practicing in front of the goal, only goalkeeper Van Lam, Nguyen Manh and Van Hoang.

In addition, new recruits such as Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Khuat Van Khang, Chau Ngoc Quang, Pham Dinh Duy, Hai Huy... are likely to be in the group that is likely to leave the team. It should also be added that the official lineup of the Vietnam team will likely be finalized right after the friendly match with the Philippines team on the afternoon of December 14.

Coach Park Hang-seo receives Medal for Korean Diplomacy

Coach Park Hang-seo was awarded the Heungin Diplomatic Medal at a state banquet hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol to honor President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

On the evening of December 5, at a state banquet hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol to honor President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vietnam National Team head coach Park Hang-seo was awarded the Heungin Diplomatic Medal.

The Heungin Medal was awarded by the Korean Government to coach Park Hang-seo in recognition of the Vietnamese national team captain's contributions to fostering friendship and promoting exchange activities between the two countries.