Philippines coach declares to use modern playing style to defeat Vietnam team; Notable changes of Golden Ball award
(Baonghean.vn) - The Philippines coach announced that he would use a modern playing style to defeat the Vietnamese team; Notable changes in the Golden Ball award; Announcement of home ticket prices for the Vietnamese team in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup... are notable sports news in the past 24 hours.
Philippines coach declares to use modern playing style to defeat Vietnam team
The Philippines is the first opponent of the Vietnamese team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Coach Philippe Troussier and his team will face this opponent on the away field. The Philippines team is rated lower but they are always a difficult challenge forVietnam teameven during the peak period of Coach Park Hang Seo.
Coach Michael Weiss is expected to announce a list of 26 players before narrowing it down to 23. The home team will begin training on November 12 in the capital Manila. The German coach believes these players will create a surprise in the upcoming match against Vietnam.
"Facing the Vietnamese team is a big match for the players and the whole team. We know it will be difficult, but the team wants to do something. We want to play modern football, not just relying on defense and limiting the number of goals conceded," said Michael Weiss, head coach of the Philippine team.
The match between the Philippines and Vietnam will take place at 6:00 p.m. on November 16.
Notable changes to the Golden Ball award
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has just announced that it will cooperate with the owner of the Golden Ball award to co-organize this prestigious award from 2024 onwards.
Specifically, UEFA has announced a partnership with Groupe Amaury - owner of media outlets such as France Football and L'Équipe - to co-host the Ballon d'Or from 2024.
In addition, the Ballon d'Or brand will continue to be overseen by Groupe Amaury. The voting system will remain unchanged and will operate independently. Everything will operate without UEFA's influence, contributing only football expertise, marketing global commercial rights and organizing the annual awards gala.
UEFA will scrap the UEFA Best Player Award. In addition, the 2024 Ballon d'Or will add two new awards for men's and women's coach of the year.
A statement from UEFA stated: “The two organisations are working together to improve the global reach and impact of their awards, and to foster a spirit of unity and cooperation within the football community.”
Announcing home ticket prices for Vietnam National Team in the 2nd qualifying round of World Cup 2026
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced: My Dinh National Stadium has been chosen as the venue for the match between Vietnam and Iraq in the 2nd qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. Ticket prices for this match range from 200,000 - 600,000 VND/ticket.
Tickets are expected to be released through online ticket sales channels from November 7, with 4 prices: 200,000 VND, 300,000 VND, 450,000 VND and 600,000 VND. VFF will sell about 30,0000 tickets, along with 10,000 invitation tickets at My Dinh Stadium - capacity of 40,000 seats.
VFF hopes that the audience can come to the stadium to watch, cheer and directly support coach Philippe Troussier and his team in the important match in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup, against a strong opponent from West Asia.
Coach Philippe Troussier and his team will host the Iraqi team at My Dinh National Stadium on November 21.
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