Midfielder Quang Hai may move to La Liga in the 2020 season

Information that Coach Park Hang-seo's favorite student had a plan to train with Deportivo Alaves Club was released not long ago. However, this plan did not take place due to many factors.

Mr. Ivan Codina - Managing Director of La Liga in Japan, Korea, Australia and Southeast Asia. Mr. Codina explained why Quang Hai could not wear the shirt of Derpotivo Alaves Club: "The Vietnam National Team played well at the 2019 Asian Cup, the end of this tournament is not the right time for Quang Hai. He had some problems, got injured after 2 years of playing many tournaments at the national team and club level. That is really unfortunate, so we have to wait for another time", said the official of the La Liga Club.

According to Mr. Ivan Codina, Deportivo Alaves is interested in the Vietnamese football development market. They are one of the teams that want to join La Liga to bring the tournament's image and club brand closer to fans. So, Quang Hai is that bridge. Initially, Quang Hai will have about 10 days of living and training with Alaves Club after the 2019 Asian Cup. It is not a transfer deal, but simply a trip to get acquainted with the football atmosphere in Spain. However, this plan did not take place.

Quang Hai's agent also wants to send him abroad to play. Photo:Minh Chien

Vietnamese women's player helps Thai team reach National Championship final

After a few days of training, Tran Thi Hong Nhung made her debut for Chonburi FC in the semi-final match of the 2019 Thai Women's National Cup against Air Force on the afternoon of May 2. In this match, the female player from Phong Phu Ha Nam was selected to start and played quite well throughout the 90 minutes.

After 2 regular periods, the match between Chonburi and Air Force ended in a 0-0 draw, forcing a penalty shootout. In the end, Tran Thi Hong Nhung's Chonburi defeated Air Force 4-3, winning the right to play in the final match of the 2019 Thai Women's National Championship.

Tran Thi Hong Nhung is the first Vietnamese female player to play abroad. Through Vietfootball Joint Stock Company, Chonburi Women's Club of Thailand has invited player Tran Thi Hong Nhung to play with a short-term loan contract from Phong Phu Ha Nam Club.

Alli exposed for having the same bad habits as Pogba

Former Tottenham midfielder Gustavo Poyet recently criticized his junior Dele Alli for letting side issues negatively affect his professional career. This also happened to Man United star Paul Pogba.

Commenting on TalkSPORT after witnessing Alli's lackluster performance in Tottenham's 0-1 home loss to Ajax (first leg of the 2018/19 Champions League semi-final), Poyet said: "Everyone expected a lot from Alli, especially when Tottenham had to host Ajax without Son Heung-Min due to suspension."

"I'm one of the biggest critics of Alli, because I think his class has been recognised. I remember when I was playing football, we didn't have as many sponsors or Instagram as we do now. Meanwhile, today there are so many things that can pull players away from the football world."

Legend Xavi retires

After 21 years of playing football, midfielder Xavi Hernandez has decided to retire from football at the age of 39. Xavi made the announcement on Generation Amazing, a charity project he is involved in. “This is my last season as a player. And I am looking forward to the future as a coach.” Xavi is currently pursuing his UEFA Pro Coaching Licence with former Spain teammates Raul Gonzalez and Xabi Alonso.

Xavi spent most of his career playing for FC Barcelona and the rest of his career playing for Qatar's Al-Sadd. With Barca, Xavi won La Liga eight times and the Champions League four times. Xavi played 113 times for the Spanish national team. He was an important member of the Spanish team that won the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 EUROs.

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