Rumors of signing a contract with Hanoi Police Club, coach Polking speaks up; Real confidently enters the Champions League semi-finals

Rumors of signing a contract with Hanoi Police Club, coach Polking speaks up

According to VTC News,Hanoi Police Clubnegotiations with coach Alexandre Polking recently. However, the two sides have not yet reached any agreement on signing a contract.

Meanwhile, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has not yet extended the contract with coach Alexandre Polking. The 47-year-old coach helped the Thai team win the Silver Medal in men's football at the 31st SEA Games, win the 2022 AFF Cup and qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup finals.

Coach Polking wants to lead the Thai team until the end of the 2023 Asian Cup.

In his latest statement to Ball Thai, coach Polking seems to want the Football Association of Thailand to clarify its stance on whether or not to extend the contract. However, at the present time, he affirmed that he is still focusing on the Thai team towards the 2023 Asian Cup (scheduled to take place in early 2024).

This means that coach Polking will not accept to lead any other team this year.

Vietnam women's team receives more good news before SEA Games 32

Center back Chuong Thi Kieu is recovering quickly and can participate in SEA Games 32 with the Vietnamese women's team.

Currently, Chuong Thi Kieu is training with the Vietnamese women's team in Japan to prepare for the 32nd SEA Games.

“My plan is to practice with everyone to get in the best spirit for SEA Games 32.

Chuong Thi Kieu is ready to return at SEA Games 32.

I am recovering well. When I entered the field, my teammates supported me to avoid collision. In addition, the coaching staff and teammates often encouraged me.

Sometimes when seeing me practice too hard, coach Mai Duc Chung also reminds me to practice slowly to keep my legs in the best condition," Chuong Thi Kieu shared.

The identities of doping-infected athletes at SEA Games 31 will be announced soon.

After the 31st SEA Games held in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Sports Delegation had 5 athletes in athletics testing positive for banned substances. Then at the 2022 National Sports Festival, a series of athletes in localities were also infected with doping. This not only affects the performance but also the image of the country's sports.

Sports industry leaders provide information related to SEA Games 32 to the media. Photo: Bui Luong

In the most recent meeting with the General Department of Sports and Physical Training, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung directed the Vietnamese Sports Delegation to improve anti-doping work, absolutely not allowing athletes to use doping and receive penalties at the 32nd SEA Games.

Regarding anti-doping work, Dr. Nguyen Van Phu - Director of the Center for Doping and Sports Medicine (General Department of Sports and Physical Training), said: "Before the 32nd SEA Games, the cases of doping tests and cases at the 31st SEA Games will be announced. Athletes with confirmed results will have their records transferred to the International Federations for disciplinary consideration.

Arsenal received more bad news before the big match against Man City

Sources from Evening Standard confirmed that The Gunners' number 1 center back this season, William Saliba, will definitely be absent due to injury.

The Frenchman has yet to recover from the thigh injury he suffered in the Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon.

Saliba continues to be absent due to injury.

In a recent interview, Arteta said: "Saliba is still undergoing treatment. Hopefully he can return in a few weeks."

In addition to William Saliba, the Spanish strategist also does not have the services of two other members, Mohamed Elneny and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

'Sorrow' for Chelsea, Real confidently enters Champions League semi-finals

Real Madrid continued to make Chelsea regret with a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in the "life and death" match in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

Rodrygo played the role of hero for the White Vultures with a double against the Blues after assists from Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde.

The victory helped Real Madrid confidently advance to the semi-finals with a total score of 4-0 after two matches, to continue their journey to defend the throne.

Rodrygo shines to bring victory to Real Madrid. Source: Real Madrid

This is also the second consecutive year that the Spanish Royal team has surpassed Chelsea to enter the round of 4 best teams in this arena.

The result of this match also reflects the current situation of the two teams - Real is still thriving in the Champions League while Chelsea continues to extend their bad streak.