Despite Corona Virus, Former Napoli Captain Resolutely Refuses to Leave China; Vietnam Women's Team Open to Advance
(Baonghean.vn) - Despite the Chinese National Championship being postponed indefinitely due to the Corona virus, veteran midfielder Marek Hamsik still persists in not leaving Dalian Professional FC; The Korean women's team defeated Myanmar 7-0 in the opening match of Group A of the final qualifying round for the 2020 Olympics women's football on the afternoon of February 3. This result is considered beneficial for the Vietnamese women's team.
South Korea crushes Myanmar, Vietnam women's team has a chance to continue
The Korean women's team defeated Myanmar 7-0 in the opening match of Group A of the final qualifying round for the 2020 Olympics on the afternoon of February 3. This result is considered beneficial for the Vietnamese women's team before the next two matches.
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The Vietnamese women's team is in full strength to enter the decisive match against the Myanmar women's team. |
At the moment, the Vietnamese women's team is in full strength to enter the decisive match against the Myanmar women's team. If they win against their opponents, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team will almost certainly advance.
Deciding to play against Vietnam, Malaysian coach hopes to become naturalized
On February 3, Malaysia announced the successful naturalization of Liridon Krasniqi - a player of Kosovo origin.
FAM hopes Krasniqi will be called up in the near future, when Malaysia plays UAE (March 26) and Vietnam (March 31) in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Group G.
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Krasniqi is considered an asset of Malaysia. |
Krasniqi is expected to help increase creativity and attacking efficiency for Malaysia, when competing for the top spot in Group G with Vietnam.
"Krasniqi is an asset to Malaysian football," coach Tan Cheng Hoe highly appreciated his former student in Kedah.
Liverpool 1-0 Shrewsbury: Former MU player helps Liverpool reach FA Cup 5th round to meet Chelsea
Despite fielding only a young squad without the guidance of coach Juergen Klopp, Liverpool still defeated Shrewsbury with a minimal score in the FA Cup fourth round replay.
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Ro-Shaun Williams headed the ball into his own net. |
Notably, the player who helped The Kop make it to round 5 is defender Ro-Shaun Williams, who grew up at MU's training ground. According to the draw results, in round 5 of the FA Cup, Liverpool will face formidable opponent Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Barca is taking a risk with Messi's persistent injury
Barcelona's attacking crisis is forcing new coach Quique Setien and his staff to risk the thigh injury that has plagued superstar Lionel Messi in recent weeks.
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Messi is still suffering from a persistent thigh injury. |
Coach Setien and the Barca coaching staff certainly understand this, but in the context of the team's attack in crisis, they have no other choice. Luis Suarez is out until May, Ousmane Dembele still has no return date, leaving the Nou Camp team's attack with only Messi, Antoine Griezmann and 17-year-old talent, Ansu Fati.
Despite Corona virus, former Napoli captain is determined not to leave China
Despite the Chinese Super League being postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus, veteran midfielder Marek Hamsik is still determined not to leave Dalian Professional FC.
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At this time, Dalian Professional FC only has 3 foreign players including Marek Hamsik, Salomon Rondon and Emmanuel Boateng. |
It is known that the reason Hamsik persists in not returning to Europe is because he is receiving an impressive salary in China. Currently, Hamsik is earning 9 million euros/year at Dalian Professional FC, 3 times higher than when he played for Napoli.