Hoang Duc, Huynh Nhu, Ho Van Y won the 2021 Vietnam Golden Ball; Liverpool defeated Inter

Hoang Duc, Huynh Nhu and Ho Van Y won the 2021 Vietnam Golden Ball

Hoang Duc, Huynh Nhu and Ho Van Y were honored at the "Vietnam Golden Ball 2021" award ceremony organized by Saigon Giai Phong newspaper at Ho Chi Minh City Theater on the evening of February 16.

PrizeGolden BallThe most notable category, male, belonged to Nguyen Hoang Duc (Viettel).

Midfielder Hoang Duc has had an explosive year. From being a reserve player, Hoang Duc has suddenly shone when given the opportunity to play for the national team. This is truly an inspirational story. "Stepping in" for his senior Hung Dung since the return match against Malaysia in the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup, Hoang Duc has played excellently and is an indispensable factor for Mr. Park when entering the third qualifying round.

The best faces of Vietnamese football in 2021. Photo: VFF

In the first 3 matches against Australia, China and Japan, Hoang Duc's performance was rated very highly, even higher than Quang Hai's. At the AFF Cup 2020, the 24-year-old player continued to show impressive form when scoring 1 goal and 2 assists. At Viettel Club, Hoang Duc played 12 matches in V-League 2021, scoring 1 goal and 3 assists; played 6 matches in AFC Champions League 2021, scoring 1 goal.

The Silver Ball goes to Nguyen Quang Hai (Hanoi). The Bronze Ball goes to Nguyen Tien Linh (Binh Duong).

In the Women's Golden Ball category, striker Huynh Nhu (Ho Chi Minh City team) won the highest award. In 2021, Huynh Nhu and the Ho Chi Minh City women's team won the domestic double, receiving the title of top scorer and best player of the tournament at the national championship. In addition, this striker also played the role of captain of the Vietnamese women's team to compete successfully.

The Silver Ball went to Pham Hai Yen (Hanoi team); the Bronze Ball went to Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy (Ho Chi Minh City team).

In the category of Golden Futsal Ball, Ho Van Y (Thai Son Nam) excellently won the highest position. The Silver Ball belonged to Chau Doan Phat (Thai Son Nam), and the Bronze Ball belonged to Nguyen Minh Tri (Thai Son Nam).

Firmino and Salah score, Liverpool defeat Inter

Firmino and Salah shined together to bring Liverpool a 2-0 victory right on Inter's field, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.

Goals: Firmino (75'), Salah (83')

Liverpool beat Inter.

Inter Milan vs Liverpool lineup

Inter Milan: Handanovic, Skriniar, De Vrij (Ranocchia 87'), Bastoni (Dimarco 90'), Dumfries (Darmian 87'), Vidal (Gagliardini 87'), Brozovic, Çalhanoglu, Perisic, Dzeko, Martinez (Sanchez 70')

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho (Henderson 59'), Thiago (Milner 86'), Elliott (Keita 59'), Salah, Mane (Luis Diaz 59'), Jota (Firmino 46').

HAGL signs professional contract with player born in 2004

Nguyen Duc Viet, a player born in 2004, is one of 10 names signed by HAGL with a professional contract.

Looking forward to V.League 2022, HAGL has registered many young players to participate. We can mention Duong Van Loi, Le Huy Kiet, Nguyen Duc Viet, Nguyen Van Trieu, Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Nguyen Nhi Khang, Cao Hoang Tu, all of whom were born between 2000 and 2004. In addition, there are more familiar faces who have played in national youth teams such as Tran Bao Toan, Huynh Tien Dat... The youth and enthusiasm of players aged only 17 to 22 will be necessary additions in the long run with 3 fronts including AFC Champions League, V.League and National Cup 2022.

HAGL signs professional contracts with 10 players of the 10X generation. Photo: HAGL

Recently, HAGL held a professional football contract signing ceremony with 10 young players among the above faces. Coach Kiatisak also sent his congratulations and encouragement to the young players. He said: “Playing alongside seniors like Cong Phuong, Xuan Truong, Tuan Anh, Van Toan, Van Thanh, Hong Duy, Minh Vuong… is a great honor for any young player. You should try to learn from your seniors to improve every day. It can be said that today is a special day for you, your parents and your family. Chairman Doan Nguyen Duc, the club leaders and I personally are very proud of you. You should try your best.”

"Ronaldo will not go to PSG because he does not want to play with Messi"

According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Cristiano Ronaldo joining PSG is unlikely because he does not want to be teammates with Lionel Messi.

As revealed by The Sun,Ronaldowill leave in the summer if Man United fail to qualify for the Champions League next season. The Portuguese superstar will never accept having to play in the Europa League.

If he leaves MU, Ronaldo will not lack options. There are currently 3 potential destinations for the Portuguese superstar including PSG, Bayern Munich and Roma.

Ronaldo does not want to play alongside Messi (right)?

Ronaldo's move to PSG is possible if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid. But according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the transfer is unlikely to happen because Messi and Ronaldo do not want to be teammates.

Commenting on the deal, the transfer expert told Wettfreunde: "I don't think Messi wants to play with Ronaldo, and Ronaldo doesn't want to play with Messi. I don't think PSG want the pair to play together, because the relationship between the two is not great."