Coach Kim Sang-sik's fulcrum to beat Malaysia; Ronaldo helps Portugal defeat Germany
Coach Kim Sang-sik still has the "weapon" to dream of victory; Ronaldo shines to help Portugal defeat host Germany 2-1 in the Nations League semi-finals...
Vietnam Team: Coach Kim Sang-sik's support to beat Malaysia
Never before has the Vietnamese team entered a crucial match like against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers with such a "gray" face.
From Thanh Binh and Bui Hoang Viet Anh in the defense had to say goodbye on the day of the team meeting, it was Cong Phuong's turn to get injured after a few training sessions, not to mention the pillars Quang Hai and Cao Pedant Quang Vinh whose physical strength was worn out due to the dense competition schedule... causing the personnel problem of coach Kim Sang - sik more tricky
Despite the loss of strength, the Vietnamese team has been playing together for many years, understanding each other from the smallest moves to tactical reflexes on the field - something that no "lightning-fast naturalization" of Malaysia could have achieved soon, similar to Indonesia before.
The Vietnamese team, despite having some weaknesses in its squad, still possesses "weapons" that not every team has: courage, pride, indomitable spirit and the desire to win for the country.
That will be a real support for Mr. Kim Sang-sik in the match considered the most difficult since the Korean strategist took over.
Ronaldo scores the decisive goal to send Portugal into the Nations League final
Early morning of June 5, Ronaldo shone to help Portugal defeat host Germany 2-1 in the Nations League semi-finals.
In the 68th minute, with the score at 1-1, Bruno Fernandes passed the ball to Nuno Mendes to enter the penalty area. The PSG star crossed for Cristiano Ronaldo to finish from close range, defeating Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Ronaldo's moment of brilliance helped Portugal complete a spectacular comeback against Germany in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals. The emotional 2-1 victory helped "Seleccao" qualify for the final of the tournament organized by UEFA for the second time. Previously, Ronaldo and his teammates were crowned in the 2018/19 season.
Arsenal terminates contracts with 17 players
Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are among the players released by Arsenal, when their contracts expire in June 2025.
While Thomas Partey is negotiating a new deal. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement, the Ghanaian midfielder will also leave after 5 years of association.
The youth team members who have been released include Butler-Oyedeji, Reece Clairmont, Khayon Edwards, Jakai Fisher, Romari Forde, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis, Max Kuczynski, Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand, Ismail M'Hand, Brian Okonkwo, Elian Quesada-Thorn and Zacariah Shuaib.
Barcelona faces punishment from UEFA
European football's governing body UEFA will release details of clubs found to be in breach of financial regulations in the coming weeks, including Barcelona.
The punishment the Catalans face could include registering fewer players than other clubs in the Champions League or even being docked points for next season.
The heaviest penalty the team could face is disqualification from the tournament, as Barca previously failed to appeal a €500,000 fine to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for underreporting profits.