Messi's income reaches 1 billion USD; Ho Chi Minh City Club is less dangerous without Cong Phuong and Huy Toan

Germany: 18 boxers infected with COVID-19

The German Boxing Federation has just announced that 18 of its 25 membersteamGerman boxer aiming to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics has tested positive for Covid-19 while training in Austria.

Before the shocking news, a representative of the German Boxing Federation said that the 18 boxers will have to quarantine at a training center in the Austrian state of Tirol.

18/25 German boxers preparing for the Tokyo Olympics are infected with Covid-19. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

The announcement by the German Boxing Federation is considered much later than expected, as nearly a week ago, on September 8, German weekly Der Spiegel reported that athletes from the German boxing team began to show symptoms of infection.

Also from the German press analysis, 18/25 members of the German team infected with Covid-19 may have originated from the fact that this team stayed at the hotel where the Schalke 04 football club previously stayed at the end of August and at that time a player of the team tested positive for Covid-19.

MU is about to close a 23 million pound contract to buy Reguilon

MU are actively negotiating with Real Madrid to bring left-back Sergio Reguilon to Old Trafford before the 2020 summer transfer window closes.

Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Reguilon's fee agreed to be around £23m. However, there are still obstacles preventing the deal from being approved.

Marca newspaper said that MU is determined to recruit the 23-year-old full-back, but the Madrid team wants to add a buy-back clause for the next 2 years, in case Reguilon shines at the club.Premier League. Sergio Reguilon impressed last season on loan at Sevilla. The left-back's strengths are his pace and his ability to cross the ball well.

Solskjaer wants to recruit Reguilon.

The Royal team is selling Reguilon because coach Zidane currently has two other quality left-backs, Ferland Mendy and Marcelo. However, President Perez is very smart in negotiating, wanting to add a buy-back clause if Reguilon continues to progress in the new environment. Coach Solskjaer hopes that the Spanish defender will soon arrive at Old Trafford to compete for a position with the often injured Luke Shaw.

The possibility of Reguilon returning to Sevilla next season is very low because the new Europa League champions are preparing to bring in another left winger, Marcus Acuna (Sporting Lisbon). Insiders in the land of bulls said that Reguilon himself is excited about the prospect of joining MU so personal contract terms are not a big problem. If he joins the Red Devils, Sergio Reguilon will become the second new player to arrive at Old Trafford this summer, after Donny van de Beek.

Messi reaches milestoneincome1 billion USD

With $126 million earned in 2020,Lionel Messibecame the second player to earn $1 billion, after Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to Forbes, Messi is the highest-paid player in the world in 2020. He reached the milestone of earning one billion USD before taxes in his entire career. The decision to stay at Barca ensures that "El Pulga" will have a salary of 92 million USD in 2021.

Messi is the highest-earning player in the world in 2020. Photo: Getty.

Ronaldo is the first player in history to reach this figure, earning $105 million in 2019. The Portuguese superstar earned $117 million in 2020, making him the second highest-paid footballer in the world.

In addition to Ronaldo and Messi, the names in the top 10 are Neymar (96 million USD), Kylian Mbappe (42 million USD), Mohamed Salah (37 million USD), Paul Pogba (34 million USD), Antoine Griezmann (33 million USD), Gareth Bale (29 million USD), Robert Lewandowski (28 million USD) and David De Gea (27 million USD).

Forbes predicts that the players on this list will have an additional $570 million in the upcoming season, assuming the Covid-19 pandemic does not flare up again, and they do not have to cut salaries and bonuses.

Thanh Chung: "HCMC is less dangerous without Cong Phuong and Huy Toan"

Hanoi FC's central defender Thanh Chung believes that Ho Chi Minh City's strength has somewhat declined without the absence of attacking duo Huy Toan.Cong Phuongin the semi-finalsNational Cup 2020.

“The absence of these two players also greatly affects the strength of Ho Chi Minh City. They are very important factors, knowing how to create breakthroughs,” Thanh Chung shared before the afternoon practice session on September 14.

Ho Chi Minh City will not have the services of Cong Phuong and Huy Toan in the away trip to Hang Day to face Hanoi in the National Cup semi-finals. Cong Phuong has received 2 yellow cards and is suspended, while Huy Toan has a knee injury and will need to rest for 1 month.

Thanh Chung is showing great form as a striker. Photo: Duc Cuong

“I think football cannot avoid penalties or injuries. If Cong Phuong is not available, Ho Chi Minh City will have other alternatives. I will still focus and pay attention to my opponent in tomorrow's match,” said the Hanoi midfielder.

Thanh Chung said: “The team formation is up to the coaching staff and the head coach. No matter what position I play in the next match, I will play well and complete my task. In the context that Hanoi does not have the service of a foreign striker, if the head coach trusts me and entrusts me with the striker position again, I think I will try my best.”

“Football is unpredictable, but Hanoi will definitely do their best. We have prepared carefully for the upcoming match. I hope the whole team will play well and win to reach the final,” the central defender from Tuyen Quang affirmed.

Chelsea beat Brighton 3-1

Striker Timo Werner played enthusiastically in Chelsea's 3-1 defeat of Brighton in the first round of the Premier League in the early morning of September 15 (Hanoi time).

Tottenham lost their opening match against Everton at home. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Chelsea struggled against Brighton and needed individual brilliance to earn the three points. Jorginho (23'), Reece James (56') and Kurt Zouma (66') scored for the Blues. The home team's goal was scored by striker Leandro Trossard (54').

The match at American Express Stadium ended with a 3-1 victory forChelseaThe London team continued to extend their unbeaten streak against their opponents to 11 matches, including 10 wins.