The decisive match between Vietnam and Indonesia is in FIFA's special list; Cong Phuong: 'In Japan, I practice with high intensity every day'
(Baonghean.vn) - FIFA ranked the match between Vietnam and Indonesia in the top 5 most worth-watching matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup; Cong Phuong affirmed that he had no difficulties despite not playing any matches in Japan for over a year. Those are the outstanding sports news in the past 24 hours.
The decisive match between Vietnam and Indonesia is in FIFA's special list
FIFA ranked the match between Vietnam and Indonesia in the top 5 most worth-watching matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia taking place this March.
To warm up for these matches, the World Football Federation (FIFA) recently released a list of the 5 most notable matches taking place in March 2024.
It is worth mentioning that in the above list there is a decisive match between Vietnam and Indonesia at Bung Karno Stadium on March 21.
Commenting on the match, FIFA wrote: “Since Iraq won both matches, the upcoming match between Vietnam and Indonesia will be decisive for the second place in Group F.
After good results at the 2019 Asian Cup and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the Vietnamese team was expected to continue their success at the 2023 Asian Cup. However, they lost all 3 matches, including a defeat against Indonesia.
Dinh Bac suddenly "turned around" and did not play for Hanoi FC.
Dinh Bac decided to continue playing for Quang Nam even though he had previously reached an agreement to join and train under Hanoi FC..
On March 9, Hanoi FC announced that they had reached an agreement to sign a contract with young striker Nguyen Dinh Bac from Quang Nam Club. The loan contract is for 1.5 years and according to the original plan, the 20-year-old player will make his debut for the capital team in the 1/8 round of the 2023/24 National Cup (match against Ha Tinh).
However, according to research, the two sides have not yet signed a contract. Dinh Bac sideand the representative made some requests but Hanoi FC did not agree.
Cong Phuong: "In Japan, I practice with high intensity every day"
Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong confirmed that he has not encountered any difficulties despite not playing any matches in Japan for over a year.
"When you try and make an effort, being called up is not necessarily a surprise. I think as a player, when being called up to the national team, everyone is happy," Nguyen Cong Phuong shared when joining the Vietnam National Team on the afternoon of March 13.
Cong Phuong is playing for Yokohama but has not played a single match since last season. Even when the team was relegated, Phuong still could not compete with local players for a place in the first team. Therefore, coach Philippe Troussier's decision to recall Phuong attracted attention.
"Phuong thinks that was not a difficult time because it was a very developed environment to try and learn even though I was no longer young. I learned whatever I saw was good. In Japan, I practiced every day with very high intensity and also had friendly matches with the club," Phuong explained.
MU lost 10 million pounds to fire Erik ten Hag, Nagelsmann is waiting
Spanish newspaper Nacional reported that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has decided to sack Erik ten Hag at the end of the season, with the search for a new manager for MU underway.
According to Metro, the Red Devils will have to pay £10 million in compensation if they decide to fire Erik ten Hag (who has a contract until the summer of 2025) and his team at the end of the season.
Daily Mail reported a few days ago that some stars in the Old Trafford dressing room believe the Dutch coach will lose his job after this season.
While some still support Erik ten Hag, other players are said to be complaining about the former Ajax captain's training methods and training intensity. They believe that MU is suffering from a series of injuries because Erik ten Hag's training is too hard.
Classic comeback, 21 years new in the Premier League
In the early morning of March 14, Bournemouth was 0-3 down after the first half but won 4-3 against Luton in the make-up match of round 17 of the Premier League. Bournemouth created one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history.
The Vitality Stadium team was 0-3 down to Luton in the first half after goals from Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley. When the first half ended, coach Andoni Iraola and his team received continuous boos from the fans.
In the second half, Bournemouth suddenly exploded and scored 4 goals in a row against Luton, respectively by Dominic Solanke, Illia Zabarnyi and a double by Antoine Semenyo.
The score could have even been 5-3 to Bournemouth, if goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski had not made an incredible save from Enes Unal's shot in stoppage time.
According toOpta, this is the first time in 21 years that a team has come back from 0-3 down in the first half.