Top 10 most valuable players of ASEAN Cup 2024, Vietnam contributes 4 players; Accusations increase, Manchester City is in danger

Accusations escalate, Manchester City in danger

The Times revealed that in the final stages of the dispute between Manchester City and the Premier League, the organizers of the top tournament in the foggy country confirmed that the Etihad Stadium team had 130 allegations of financial violations, instead of 115 as at first.

The Premier League said this was due to confusion over some of the allegations and the seasons involved. In February 2023, the reigning English champions were accused by the Premier League of 115 financial offences, a record high in the history of the tournament.

Man City's alleged wrongdoings spanned from 2008, when the UAE owners took over the club, to 2018, when the Premier League launched its investigation. Manchester City could learn their fate next month. The Guardian claims the FA-appointed independent commission will make its decision by the end of January.

However, The Times revealed that with the 115 charges increased to 130, the case has become more complicated and could take longer. In addition, in the event of a preliminary verdict against them, Manchester City will appeal the verdict, which could extend the case until the end of May.

VFF unexpectedly parted ways with foreign coach

Coach Akira Ijiri ended his contract with VFF and said goodbye to Vietnamese football after 6 years of association.

"I will return to Japan on December 26. Six years have passed in the blink of an eye. I live like a Vietnamese, eat local food with the players, ride a motorbike anywhere without looking at a map. I came and fell in love with everything about Vietnamese culture. I made friends with many Vietnamese people, and their support and help helped me overcome difficulties," Coach Akira Ijiri shared on his personal page.

VFF will end the contract with the head coach of the Vietnam U20 women's team - Mr. Akira Ijiri at the end of December. The Japanese coach is responsible for training young women's teams such as U16, U17, U19 and U20 Vietnam women's teams. Mr. Akira also supports some other professional work for Vietnam women's football. Many female players such as Hai Linh, Minh Chuyen, Thanh Nha,... have improved with the help of Mr. Akira.

The strategist revealed about the future: "I will work in Japan next year, maybe in Shizuoka province, where my family lives. I am happy to be near my family. I believe there will be another better Japanese coach who will help me.Vietnamese footballIt's sad to say goodbye, but I will try to apply my experience in Vietnam to do a good job in my homeland."

Coach Akira Ijiri came to Vietnam under the cooperation between VFF and the Japan Football Federation.

Top 10 most valuable players of ASEAN Cup 2024, Vietnam contributes 4 players

In the Top 10 most expensive playersASEAN Cup 2024According to football data site Transfermarkt, brothers Supachok Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta occupy the first two positions.

Supachok is worth 900,000 Euros (about 25.126 billion VND). Suphanat is worth 800,000 Euros. Both are currently playing abroad.

Third place also belongs to Thai player, defender Nicholas Mickelson. The 25-year-old player born in Norway is valued at 650,000 Euros.

Among the 5 most expensive players of ASEAN Cup 2024 are Vietnamese players, goalkeeper Nguyen Filip and naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son.

According to Transfermarkt, Nguyen Filip is worth 550,000 Euros, Xuan Son is worth 500,000 eEuros. Both of these cases play in V-League, a tournament that is not ranked highly in Asian football.

Striker Pham Tuan Hai and midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc are both in the top 10 most expensive players, with a value of 400,000 Euros.

Thailand dominates with 7 players worth 400,000 Euros or more. Captain Asnawi Mangkualam is the only Indonesian player in the top 10, sharing the same position with Tuan Hai and Hoang Duc.

At a slightly lower level, other highly valuable Vietnamese players are Ho Tan Tai (375,000 Euros), Quang Hai (350,000 Euros), Bui Hoang Viet Anh (350,000 Euros), Van Toan (325,000 Euros), Tien Linh (325,000 Euros)...

Where to "hunt" for live tickets to Vietnam's home matches at the ASEAN Cup?

In order to create conditions for fans to come to the stadium to "support" coach Kim Sang-sik and his team in the matches at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho) in the group stage of the Southeast Asian Championship - ASEAN Cup 2024, on the afternoon of December 10, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced a plan to implement direct ticket sales at the stadium.

Specifically, tickets to watch the two home matches of the Vietnam National Team (the match against the Indonesian National Team on December 15 and the match against the Myanmar National Team on December 21) will be sold directly at the main gate of the Phu Tho Provincial Sports Stadium, Hung Vuong Street, Tho Son Ward, Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province.

Ticket prices for both matches include 3 denominations: 100,000 VND/ticket, 200,000 VND/ticket and 300,000 VND/ticket; sold in 2 phases: Phase 1 starts from December 12-15; Phase 2 from December 18-21.

In the first phase, audiences can buy tickets to watch both matches at the same time.Vietnam teammeet Indonesia Team and Vietnam Team vs Myanmar Team.

Morning ticket sales hours are from 8:30 to 11:30, and afternoon from 14:00 to 17:00.

In addition to announcing the time and location for direct ticket sales, VFF also announced mandatory requirements to ensure security and safety for fans when coming to the stadium to watch the Vietnam National Team compete.

Accordingly, when coming to the stadium, fans are not allowed to bring sharp objects, fireworks, pepper spray or any similar objects... that can cause injury to others or substances prohibited by Vietnamese law into the event area. The Organizing Committee has the right to refuse the participation of any audience who does not comply with the regulations and will not refund the ticket price./.