Quang Hai recommended for Liverpool; Announcement of new MU coach's identity has been removed
(Baonghean.vn) - AFF Cup 2018 has ended with the convincing championship of the Vietnam National Team. In that glorious journey, Nguyen Quang Hai was the most outstanding player; Coach Park's assistant suddenly said goodbye to the Vietnam National Team; Messi never thought he would win the Golden Boot are the attractive domestic and international sports news today.
Coach Park's assistant suddenly leaves the Vietnam team

On December 18, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced the list of players to be gathered for the Vietnam national team to prepare for the 2019 Asian Cup. Surprisingly, this list does not include fitness assistant Bae Ji Won.
According to a member of the VFF, Mr. Bae's contract has expired and he has left the Vietnamese national team to return home to rest with his family. The reason for Mr. Bae's decision has not been disclosed.
Right after assistant Bae Ji Won left the team when the start date of the 2019 Asian Cup was approaching, VFF is urgently looking for a new fitness assistant for coach Park Hang Seo.
Thai fans recommend a Vietnamese player to... Liverpool
Thai fans have been very impressed with Nguyen Quang Hai's performances over the past year and believe that the small midfielder of the Vietnamese national team is capable of playing for Liverpool - the team currently leading the Premier League.
The AFF Cup 2018 ended with a convincing championship win for the Vietnam national team. In that glorious journey, Nguyen Quang Hai was the most outstanding player. The title of best player of the AFF Cup 2018 is a worthy reward for Quang Hai.
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Nguyen Quang Hai's beautiful overhead kick. Photo courtesy |
Witnessing Quang Hai's remarkable progress, football fans in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, believe that "Little Hai" is strong enough to compete in developed football regions. Some even recommend this midfielder to the famous Liverpool Club - the team currently leading the Premier League.
"Quang Hai is the best player of AFF Cup 2018. I think he can play for Liverpool or Man City," a Thai fan named Krittapas Intarak posted a status on a famous football forum in the land of golden temples.
Man Utd homepage removes announcement of new coach's identity
Man Utd's homepage once announced that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would become the "Red Devils" manager in the near future. However, the announcement was quickly removed from the website shortly after.
According toSky Sports, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is almost certain to become the new captain of Manchester United in the near future when fans discovered an announcement on the Old Trafford club's homepage with the following content: "The best night of Ole's career. He will become the interim coach of Man Utd, 20 years after helping the team complete the treble with the Champions League title at Nou Camp".
In addition, the Man Utd homepage also posted a few videos and photos commemorating Solskjaer's best moments in a Man Utd shirt. However, all of them were removed shortly after.
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Announcement on MU homepage. Photo:Sky Sports |
Another former MU player, Gary Neville, said that Mauricio Pochettino was the name chosen by the "Red Devils" leadership. However, the Argentine strategist will only arrive at Old Trafford next season. In addition, MU is also considering hiring a technical director for the first time in history.
Messi never thought he would win five Golden Boots.
The Argentine superstar shared when receiving the fifth European Golden Shoe of his career, a record in top football.
Messi won the 2017-2018 Golden Boot thanks to his 34 goals in La Liga last season. This is the fifth time the Argentine superstar has won the award after the 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2016-2017 seasons.
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The Golden Boot is jointly organized and honored by many major sports newspapers in Europe. Photo:Reuters |
Messi's five Golden Shoe wins:
2009-2010 season: 34 goals in La Liga
2011-2012: 50 goals
2013-2014: 46 goals
2016-2017: 37 goals
2017-2018: 34 goals
When receiving the award on December 18, Messi shared: "I never thought I would win five Golden Boots. My original dream was to be able to succeed in football."
Messi is also currently leading the race for the 2018-2019 La Liga Golden Boot, with 14 goals in 16 matches. If he continues to play well, M10 can soon win his sixth Golden Boot.
Youngest goalscorer banned from competition for lying about age 12
The All India Football Federation has banned Mukhi, who once held the record for youngest goalscorer in the Indian Super League, for six months.
Gourav Mukhi made history in October when he became the youngest player to score in the Indian Premier League. According to Jamshedpur's registration, the "star" was 16 at the time. However, after a recent investigation, Mukhi was actually 28.
To punish Mukhi, the All India Football Federation has imposed a six-month ban. Jamshedpur has also withdrawn the player from the squad.
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Mukhi claimed to be only 16 years old. |
In addition to failing to provide proof of his age, Mukhi faces a host of other unfavorable questions. He is growing a 10cm moustache, which is rare for a teenager. His Facebook profile shows his date of birth as April 5, 1999, while a September article in the newspaperTelegraphThe Indian version shows the player as 28 years old.
Mukhi's exposure may have shocked many people. When Mukhi scored to set a fake record, his famous teammate Tim Cahill congratulated him: "This is the most important moment of your life."