Hong Kong coach impressed with Quang Hai, Cong Phuong; Real Madrid officially detonates 'blockbuster' Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid officially detonates "blockbuster" Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid's official website announced the successful signing of midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. Jude Bellingham will sign a 6-year contract with the Bernabeu team. The Spanish Royal team must pay 103 million Euros to get the signature of the English midfielder.

Bellingham is one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe at the moment. He started his career with Birmingham City, before moving to Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2020.

Real Madrid successfully recruited Bellingham.

In the 2022/2023 season, Bellingham showed impressive form. The player born in 2003 had 14 goals and 7 assists in all competitions for Dortmund, ranked among the best players in the Bundesliga and was regularly called up to the England national team.

Up to this point, Bellingham has won a National Cup title with Dortmund after 3 years playing for this team.

What did coach Hoang Anh Tuan say before the U17 Asian football tournament?

At the 2023 U17 Asian Cup,Vietnam U17 teamare in group D with Japan, Uzbekistan and India. This is not an easy group, because Japan and Uzbekistan are representatives of major football nations and have a good tradition of youth training.

Before entering the official tournament, coach Hoang Anh Tuan said: "At the U17 level, the players are not yet stable, all assessments of opponents are only theoretical, the important thing for the whole team is the professional and mental preparation of the players. U17 Vietnam has more than a month of preparation, achieving some positive results helps us to be more confident".

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan is confident in U17 Vietnam. Photo: VFF

Before participating in the U17 Asian Cup this year, coach Hoang Anh Tuan's team had training trips to Qatar and Japan, and played international matches, helping the young players gain more experience and increase team cohesion.

The Vietnam U17 team will have their opening match in the Asian tournament, against India on June 17 at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani (Thailand). After that, the team of coach Hoang Anh Tuan will face opponents Japan on June 20 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok and Uzbekistan on June 23 at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani.

Hong Kong coach impressed with Quang Hai and Cong Phuong

Coach Jorn Andersen showed his understanding of Vietnamese football, especially players like Quang Hai and Cong Phuong.

"I have been following Vietnamese football for quite a long time. I used to work for the North Korean team and came to Vietnam to play a friendly match. When working in Korea, I coached Cong Phuong at Incheon United and also followed the training sessions of the Vietnamese team. I was impressed with Quang Hai, or his former student Cong Phuong. The Vietnamese team is strong, with other good players," coach Jorn Andersen of the Hong Kong (China) team said at a press conference before the match.

Coach Jorn Andersen highly appreciates the strength of the Vietnamese team.

Coach Jorn Andersen is no stranger to Vietnamese football. He once led the North Korean team to Vietnam for a friendly match in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, the German coach is also Cong Phuong's former teacher at Incheon United Club.

"We know how the Vietnam team plays and how successful they are under coach Park Hang Seo, but they are in the transition period of head coach. I know the current head coach of the Vietnam team has a lot of experience in Asia and Africa, but I don't know what style of play he will choose. Therefore, we will focus on our own way of playing," coach Jorn Andersen said about the Hong Kong team's (China) preparation for the match with the Vietnam team.

The match between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) takes place at 7:30 p.m. on June 15.

Tickets officially on sale for the Vietnam - Syria friendly match at Thien Truong Stadium

On June 14, the Vietnam Football Federation announced plans to sell tickets for the international friendly match between the Vietnam National Team and Syria. This match will take place at 7:30 p.m. on June 20 at Thien Truong Stadium, Nam Dinh Province.

Ticket prices include 3 classes: 300,000 VND/ticket (stand A), 200,000 VND/ticket (stand B), 50,000 VND/ticket (stands C, D).

Tickets are sold at ticket counters located at Thien Truong Stadium. Specifically, tickets for stand A are sold at gate A2; tickets for stand B are sold at gate A3; tickets for stands C and D are sold at gate C1.

Ticket sales start from June 15th until sold out. Mornings from 8am to 10am; afternoons from 3pm to 5pm. Audiences can buy up to 2 tickets per person.

Regular cleaning staff on the field before the game.

In particular, the Organizing Committee notes that spectators must not bring sharp objects, fireworks, pepper spray or any similar objects that can cause injury to others or substances prohibited by law into the event area; must not bring into the stadium water bottles/jugs; banners promoting brands other than the match sponsor; must not bring cameras/video cameras into the stands. The Organizing Committee said that they will refuse the participation of any spectators who do not comply with the regulations and will not refund the ticket price.

Previously, the Organizing Committee also announced that after two days of online ticket sales (from June 10 to June 12), all tickets for the friendly match between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) were successfully purchased by fans.

Similar to the Vietnam - Syria match, the ticket prices for the Vietnam - Hong Kong match are also divided into 3 categories: 300,000 VND/ticket (stand A, 1st floor); 200,000 VND/ticket (stand A, 2nd floor and stand B); 50,000 VND/ticket (stand C and D). This match will take place at 7:30 p.m. on June 15 at Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong City.

Croatia defeated the Netherlands after 120 dramatic minutes

In the first semi-final of the 2022/2023 Nations League Finals, the Netherlands will face Croatia.

The score was tied after regulation time, forcing the two teams into two extra periods. In the 8th minute of the first extra period, Petkovic scored a superb long-range shot to help Croatia take the lead once again. In the 116th minute, Modric successfully converted a penalty to seal a 4-2 victory for the away team.

Defeating the Netherlands 4-2, Croatia secured the first ticket to the final of the 2022/2023 Nations League Finals. Their opponent will be the winner of the remaining semi-final between Spain and Italy, taking place at 1:45 a.m. on June 16 (Vietnam time)./.