Quang Hai receives special honor from FIFA; Dang Van Lam creates big milestone off the Japanese football field

Dang Van Lam creates a big milestone off the Japanese football field

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has just passed the driving test to get a driver's license in Japan.

On his personal page recently,Dang Van Lamcould not hide his excitement when posting a photo of himself holding his newly passed driver's license in Japan with the caption: "Successfully passed the driver's license test". This can be considered a big milestone off the field for the 28-year-old goalkeeper since coming to Japan to play football.

Passing the driving test shows that Van Lam's Japanese listening and speaking ability is improving day by day. In addition, this "passport" also helps him be proactive in his daily life and activities when he can drive himself to the training ground and go home.

Van Lam passed the driving test in Japan. Photo: FBNV

Previously, when playing in the Thai League for Muangthong United, Van Lam was also given a private car by the team. Thus, the goalkeeper born in 1993 is the first Vietnamese player to have a driver's license in 4 different countries: Russia, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.

“I want to quickly integrate into the environment outside of football and in my profession. The Japanese environment is very professional, the players are all high-class. The coaching staff will help me quickly integrate into the club and the football environment here. To be successful, it will take me time,” Van Lam shared.

Quang Hai receives special honor from FIFA

Quang Haihonored to participate in the special campaign of the World Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have jointly launched “#ReachOut” – a campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health symptoms, encourage people to seek help when needed and help eliminate stigma.

In the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, it will affect the health and spirit of many people. That is the reason why FIFA created this campaign to reinforce good habits, helping people stay healthy.

Quang Hai.

The midfielder of Hanoi FC represents Vietnamese football to participate in the campaign called #Reachout of FIFA. Besides Quang Hai, there are other famous stars of Southeast Asian football such as Chanathip Songkrasin (Thailand), Vochiengkham (Laos), Safawi Rasid (Malaysia) ... also sent messages to fans. The official video will be released by FIFA in the next few days.

Speaking about the #Reachout campaign, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. A listening ear can make a huge difference to someone in need. FIFA is proud to launch this campaign, in partnership with ASEAN and supported by the World Health Organization, to encourage everyone to join the #ReachOut campaign.”

Chiellini signs new contract with Juventus

Giorgio Chiellini will be with Juventus until June 2023 and he will likely continue to play with the Italian team in the 2022 World Cup finals.

Juventus confirmed that Chiellini will continue to play for the Allianz Stadium team until June 2023: "Chiellini is Juventus, for a period that will last almost indefinitely and will continue in the following seasons. Today, he officially signed a new contract with Juventus."

Chiellini signs new contract with Juventus. Photo: Juventus.

“The Old Lady” (Juventus’ nickname) used all kinds of beautiful words to praise the 36-year-old center back: “Chiellini carries the DNA of Juventus. He is the glorious history, the present symbol with courage, passion, the heart and mind of the club. Mentioning Chiellini is mentioning thousands of numbers, many records and titles”.

After committing to the future with the “Old Lady”, the 36-year-old central defender feels happy. He wrote on his personal page: “There are still more pages of history to write with Juventus. Together, we will go to the end”.

By signing a two-year contract, Chiellini is planning to participate in the 2022 World Cup finals (if Italy qualify). This tournament is scheduled to take place from November 21, 2022 to December 18, 2022.

Banned from training with Barca, Messi will have difficulty playing Ronaldo on August 8

Lionel Messi is not allowed to train with Barca because he has not signed a new contract with the club. It is likely that the Argentine striker will not be able to participate in the match against Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus on August 8.

Despite being the captain and greatest striker in Barca history,Messiis officially a free agent after his old contract with the Nou Camp team expired on June 30.

Lionel Messi.

According to multiple sources in the Spanish press, Messi has agreed to a new five-year contract with Barca after accepting a 50% pay cut. However, as the two sides have yet to officially sign the contract, Messi has not been able to train with the team.

Messi is expected to return to join Barca on August 2. But he is currently in Ibiza enjoying time with his family, along with his two former teammates and close friends, Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas.

Barca will play pre-season friendlies against RB Salzburg and Juventus this week, before kicking off their 2021/22 La Liga campaign against Real Sociedad on August 15.

Thanh Hien