Coach Park Hang-seo: 'Saying goodbye to the Vietnamese team is as painful as losing a loved one'

Coach Park Hang-seo: 'Saying goodbye to the Vietnamese team is as painful as losing a loved one'

Coach Park Hang-seoaffirmed that he was not sad to lose to Thailand, but admitted that leaving the Vietnam National Team was a very difficult choice.

Coach Park recently expressed his feelings on MK.co.kr: “I feel comfortable thinking that everything is over. But sometimes when I think back, I feel sad and regretful.

However, everyone's life has meetings and farewells and that is the inevitable choice of Vietnamese football. It is time for a new change for me even though I know I have made a difficult decision."

After the AFF Cup 2022 ended, Coach Park Hang-seo said goodbye to Vietnamese football. Since arriving in the S-shaped land in October 2017, the Korean captain has created unprecedented achievements.

Coach Park Hang Seo is sad to say goodbye to the Vietnamese team.

He and U23 Vietnam won the runner-up position of U23 Asia 2018, fourth place at Asiad 18, and won two consecutive gold medals in men's football at SEA Games 30 and 31 in 2021.

At the national team level, he helped the "Golden Star Warriors" win the 2018 AFF Cup, finish second at the 2022 AFF Cup, reach the Quarterfinals of the 2019 Asian Cup Finals and especially for the first time in history, participate in the Final Qualifying Round of a World Cup.

The author of the article in MK newspaper, who directly interviewed the captain of the Vietnam National Team, revealed that coach Park Hang Seo compared leaving the Vietnam National Team to the sadness of losing his parents.

In addition, this article also gave many compliments to the impressive achievements of Coach Park Hang-seo during his time working in Vietnam: "When he came to Vietnam, Coach Park's situation was not very positive. In Korea, he was considered a 'past boss' who was relegated to the third division. It is also true that at the time he came to Vietnam, there were criticisms: "Why did you bring such a coach?"

However, Vietnam, which was 136th in the FIFA rankings before Park was appointed, is now 96th, up 40 places in the rankings. He has attracted support from the players through his unique 'fatherly leadership'.

Players born in the year of the Cat promise to shine in 2023

In 2023, the "Golden Cats" of Vietnamese football promise to shine as they enter the prime of their careers.

InAFF Cup 2022, although not winning the championship butDoan Van Hauhad a successful tournament. Player number 5, who plays an important role in the Vietnamese team's play, attacks and defends.

After the regional tournament, Van Hau had a full Tet holiday with his family and beautiful girlfriend. The young man from Thai Binh entered the year of the Cat 2023 with many excitements and opportunities to develop his career.

Van Hau is the most prominent face among the players born in 1999.

After many years with Hanoi Club, Van Hau decided to try his hand in a new environment as a rookie in V-League, Hanoi Police. Of course, the player born in 1999 is still an important factor in any team.

At the age of 24, which can be said to be the ripe age of a football player, Van Hau knows how to control his emotions to perfect himself. The Vietnamese player is full of determination and promises to shine in the Police team's shirt in the 2023 season and the national team at the 2023 Asian Cup.

Bui Hoang Viet Anhis the next name of the highly anticipated generation of players born in 1999 in the year of the Cat. This 1m87 tall center back is growing up in the colors of Hanoi Club and the national team.

Bui Hoang Viet Anh has a great future.

Together with young face Thanh Binh, Viet Anh can completely follow in the footsteps of his seniors Que Ngoc Hai, Bui Tien Dung... in the Vietnam national team.

Van Toiis the next player born in the year of the Cat expected in 2023. After 12 years with the Capital team, Van Toi has just said goodbye to join Hai Phong - the team where he will play on loan in 2022.

Van Toi is ready for the challenge in a new environment.

During his time playing for Hanoi Club, the Thai Binh player won youth championships such as U19 and U21, won the V-League twice, won the National Cup twice and won the Vietnamese Super Cup three times.

In the goalkeeper position,Nguyen Van Toanhad an unsuccessful 2022 when he was on the bench for both Hai Phong Club and the Vietnam national team. However, the talent of the goalkeeper born in 1999 cannot be denied. Entering his year of birth, Van Toan has great motivation to "get back what he lost".

Van Toan determined to find himself again in 2023.

Other Cat players are also highly anticipated in 2023, including Le Van Xuan, Le Xuan Tu, Mai Xuan Quyet... All promise to have an "explosive" year with a lot of motivation to show themselves.

Barca plans to recruit Real Madrid midfielder

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing midfielder Marco Asensio on a free transfer in the summer of 2023.

Asensio's contract with Real is only valid until June 2023. According to Diario Sport, Barcelona has emerged as the top destination for the Spanish midfielder.

The Blaugrana are said to have approached Jorge Mendes, Asensio's agent. However, the two sides have not found common ground on this deal. In addition, a number of Premier League clubs are also keeping an eye on the former Mallorca player.

Asensio is in the sights of coach Xavi.

Daily Mail revealed that Real Madrid want to keep Asensio. However, the salary offered by “Los Blancos” is much lower than the 27-year-old player's request.

After impressive first seasons, Asensio gradually lost his position at Real Madrid. The 27-year-old player only started 3 times, after 12 appearances in La Liga this season. That is the reason why Asensio and his agent want to find a new destination, where this player can play more.

Asensio was signed by Real for €3.9 million from Mallorca in November 2014. He made his mark in his first season in 2016, becoming the first player to score on his debut in the Champions League, La Liga, European Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

President Florentino Perez once commented that Asensio "is on the way to becoming a great player and can win the Ballon d'Or".

However, Asensio could not maintain his high performance for a long time. Injuries began to torment this midfielder. While playing for Real, Asensio suffered 9 different injuries. In the most serious case, he had to rest for 249 days (missing 39 matches) to treat a ligament injury.

Everton officially announced the decision to "part ways" with Coach Lampard

Everton Football Club on January 23 officially announced the decision to fire coach Frank Lampard after a series of disappointing matches that put the Merseyside team at risk of relegation at the end of the 2022-2023 season.

Everton have officially announced the decision to fire coach Frank Lampard. Source: Sky Sports

Everton's statement read: "Frank, with his commitment and dedication to the team, has been exemplary throughout his time at the club, but recent results and our current league position mean we have had to make this very difficult decision...

Everyone at Everton would like to express our gratitude to Frank and his coaching staff for their contribution over the past 12 challenging months. We wish Frank and his entire coaching team every success for the future.”

Along with the decision to sack Lampard, the former England international's coaching staff including Joe Edwards, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Chris Jones will also leave Everton, while Adam Kelly will still be retained as goalkeeping coach at the Merseyside team./.