Yemen striker declares victory over U23 Vietnam, Khuat Van Khang responds; Al Nassr approves spending 100 million euros for blockbuster

Yemen striker declares victory over U23 Vietnam, Khuat Van Khang responds

Captain Khuat Van Khang affirmed that U23 Vietnam has the best preparation and is confident of defeating U23 Yemen and winning a ticket to the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

The match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Yemen is considered the "final" of Group C. The winning team will directly qualify for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship. Before the match, U23 Yemen striker Abdo Al Wami was very confident, he said:"U23 Vietnam is a very strong opponent. However, with determination and great effort, we believe we will win all 3 points".Al Wami was the hero of U23 Yemen in the 1-0 victory over Bangladesh on September 6. He is one of the strikers who can cause danger to the defense of U23 Vietnam.

On the home team side, captain Khuat Van Khang commented: "U23 Yemen is a good team and also has 2 wins like U23 Vietnam. We watch Yemen's matches, but I will not reveal the tactical issues. Yemen has many strengths, plays confidently and holds the ball well. U23 Vietnam focuses on their team first to play well before thinking about the opponent.

Al Nassr approves spending 100 million euros for the most expensive blockbuster in SPL history

The transfer market is in turmoil as the name Rafael Leao appears in Al Nassr's sights.

According toPictures, the Saudi Arabian team is willing to spend up to 100 million euros to bring the Portuguese star from AC Milan. If the deal happens, Leao will become the most expensive new player in the history of the Saudi Pro League, surpassing Neymar's record of 90 million euros. Rafael Leao has long been considered one of the most promising attacking players in Europe. With his speed, technique and ability to create breakthroughs, he has become an indispensable spearhead in the tactical scheme of Milan and the Portuguese national team.

Al Nassr showed great ambition when they wanted to combine Rafael Leao with Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix to create the most worth-watching Portuguese attack, while affirming the attraction and huge financial potential of the Saudi Pro League.

Malaysia plays better and better, too difficult for Vietnam team

The Malaysian team is having a successful series of friendly matches, defeating Singapore 2-1 and most recently Palestine 1-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. Two consecutive victories not only help Malaysia maintain their high spirits but also affirm their clear progress in playing style.

Compared to the Vietnamese team, Malaysia continuously plays international friendlies to perfect their playing style. On the contrary, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team did not play international friendlies in September. A Malaysian fan commented: "Malaysia is much different now, we are capable of reaching the Asian level."

Obviously, the two friendly victories not only have professional significance, but also create strong belief for Malaysian fans that the team is on the path of change with clear progress.

Italy beat Israel 5-4 in crazy match

Italy had a crazy night in Hungary when they defeated Israel 5-4 in the most dramatic match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers..

At Nagyerdei Stadion on September 9, coach Gennaro Gattuso's team scored two own goals, fell behind twice, and even conceded a goal in the 89th minute, but still managed to rise up to win all 3 points.

With 9 points from 4 matches, Italy rose to second in Group I, equal on points with Israel but with a better goal difference and still having a game in hand. They are temporarily 3 points behind leaders Norway - the only position with a direct ticket to the World Cup. Although the defense continues to be a concern, this victory shows the spirit and determination of Gattuso and his team in their journey back to the world's biggest stage.