Vietnam team leaves Thailand far behind in FIFA rankings in June; Hanoi Club rewards billions to SEA Games 31 stars

Hanoi Club rewards billions to SEA Games 31 stars

Hanoi Club has given big rewards to the players in the club who participated in the Vietnam U23 Championship.SEA Games 31.

Accordingly, the bonus that the club gives to the players is up to 3 billion VND. Depending on the role and contribution of the players to U23 Vietnam, the players have different bonus levels.

Specifically: Nguyen Van Truong was awarded 100 million VND; Nguyen Hai Long and Quan Van Chuan were awarded 200 million VND each. Two players Vu Tien Long and Nguyen Van Tung were awarded 300 million VND each. Le Van Xuan received 500 million VND. Bui Hoang Viet Anh was awarded 600 million VND. Do Hung Dung was awarded the highest prize of 800 million VND.

U23 Vietnam in a match at SEA Games 31. Illustration photo

After winning the 31st SEA Games Gold Medal, coach Park Hang-seo entered the press conference room amidst joy and applause from the media. The Korean coach emotionally shared: “This SEA Games is a tournament that means a lot to me. 3 years ago, after 60 years of waiting, I and U23 Vietnam won the first SEA Games Gold Medal. This year, U23 Vietnam is the host. I know the Vietnamese people have high expectations for this gold medal. The players always try their best. As the head coach of U23 Vietnam, I know I have to be responsible for this mission. Sometimes I get stressed with this goal. I would like to thank the Vietnamese people, the Party and relevant agencies. Finally, I would like to thank the players who fought with all their might and the members of the leadership who worked hard to achieve this success.”

In the final match of SEA Games 31, Nham Manh Dung's only goal in the 83rd minute helped U23 Vietnam win 1-0 against U23 Thailand, thereby successfully defending the championship.

Vietnam team continues to leave Thailand in the dust in the FIFA rankings for June

Compared to last month,Vietnam TeamVietnam has been awarded 3.46 points in the FIFA rankings thanks to a 2-0 win in a friendly against Afghanistan. However, the Vietnamese team still dropped 1 place to 97th in the world when FIFA updated the rankings for June 2022.

Vietnam national football team won 2-0 against Afghanistan on June 1. Photo: Ha Khanh

The reason is that Palestine and Kyrgyzstan have risen thanks to their good performance in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers. These two teams have risen to 94th and 95th in the world, respectively.

However, the Vietnam team is still the top team in Southeast Asia and is 14 places ahead of its rival Thailand in the FIFA rankings. In addition, the Vietnam team has maintained its position in the world's top 100 since November 2018.

The next positions in Southeast Asia are the Philippines (world rank 134), Malaysia (world rank 147), Indonesia (world rank 155), Myanmar (world rank 158), Singapore (world rank 159), Cambodia (world rank 174), Laos (world rank 183), Brunei (world rank 190) and Timor Leste (world rank 199).

Quang Hai was granted a work visa in France, preparing to play in Ligue 1

Quang Hai has been granted a work visa in France and will soon go to France this week for a medical examination, completing the procedures to join a club playing in Ligue 2.

Quang Hai's representative said that the midfielder born in 1997 will go to Europe to complete his medical examination as soon as possible. The name of the new team that Quang Hai will cooperate with in the near future has not been revealed, but he will sign a contract with a term of more than 2 years.

Currently, Quang Hai is still actively training to maintain his fitness so that when he completes all contract procedures with the new club, he will immediately start training with his teammates to prepare for the pre-season period before the Ligue 2 season starts at the end of July.

Quang Hai has left Hanoi FC to realize his ambition of playing abroad.

According to Mr. Dac Van, Quang Hai's representative, the contract does not allow information to be disclosed until the procedures are completed. It is known that Quang Hai's future club is playing in Ligue 2. In order to quickly adapt to the new environment, the Vietnamese player has learned a foreign language and learned about French culture and cuisine.

Quang Hai has won every prestigious title at both club and national team level. The 25-year-old midfielder has won the V-League three times, the National Cup twice, the Super Cup three times and won the Vietnam Golden Ball in 2018. Under coach Park Hang-seo, Hai "son" is also an important factor at national team levels, winning the runner-up position at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, winning the 2018 AFF Cup, the 2019 SEA Games and reaching the final qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup.

Lukaku was humiliated by Inter fans on his return

Striker Romelu Lukaku will return to Inter on loan from Chelsea this summer, but the challenge for him is not small to win back the love of Nerazzurri fans.

Italian media reported that Inter fans will give Lukaku a "second chance" to start over, after he betrayed the club to return to Chelsea last summer but failed miserably.

A statement posted on Instagram read: "Curva Nord Milano supports Inter and will not oppose Lukaku. But no one should welcome him with a scarf or a banner from Curva. Lukaku will have to find his way back in the future with humility and competence on the pitch.

Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku was once supported and treated like a king, now he is just like everyone else. We will never cheer for Lukaku if he plays for Inter again. Lukaku has betrayed the team and we are very sad. For a player, these things can be forgiven over time but they are still there."

Lukaku will return to Inter from Chelsea on loan for a fee of €8m, which could increase depending on Lukaku's performance and add-ons. Chelsea will ease the wage burden as Inter will have to pay the Belgian striker's entire salary (around £325,000/week).

Last season, Lukaku scored just 15 goals in 44 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, a number far below expectations. In the 2020/21 season, the 29-year-old star scored 30 goals for Inter in all competitions, helping them win the Serie A title. The Nerazzurri hope Lukaku can replicate this form in the new season.

Thanh Hien