First friendly match in Vietnam after quarantine; Premier League expected to return in early June

First friendly match in Vietnam after Covid-19 quarantine

Pho Hien Club and DNH Nam Dinh will have a friendly match on the afternoon of April 29 at PVF Center to prepare for the National Cup qualifying round, the first practice match after the quarantine period due to the epidemic.

The practice match between Pho Hien and DNH Nam Dinh is the first friendly match of Vietnamese football after the isolation period due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

According to the plan, at 3:00 p.m. on April 29, coach Hua Hien Vinh and his team of Pho Hien Club will host DNH Nam Dinh in a friendly match at PVF Center Stadium. This is considered a rehearsal for the First Division team to prepare for the preliminary round of the National Cup scheduled to take place on the afternoon of May 15. At that time, Pho Hien will meet Thanh Hoa Club again, the opponent who competed in the play-off match with them at the end of the 2019 season.

Indonesia naturalized to narrow the gap with Vietnam team

Indonesia calls for implementing a naturalization policy, hoping to soon narrow the gap with the Vietnamese team.

Indonesia calls for naturalization policy to narrow gap with Vietnam.

In addition to the long-term project given to coach Shin Tae Yong - who led South Korea to the 2018 World Cup, Indonesia is considering a naturalization policy.

Indonesia's goal is to succeed in the AFF Cup 2020, as well as shorten the gap with the Vietnam National Team.

A few days ago, striker Marko Simic talked about his desire to play for Indonesia in the future.From the goal ofMarko Simic- who used to play football in V-League, Indo Sport newspaper called on the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) to build a naturalization strategy.

Mourinho: "Messi or Ronaldo cannot compare to fat Ronaldo"

If we discuss talent, according to Jose Mourinho, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo cannot be compared to Ronaldo (Brazil).

In the 1996/97 season, his only season with Barca, Ronaldo scored 47 goals in 49 matches.

"He doesn't have a peak career every day for 15 years like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, but Ronaldo is a natural talent and is amazing," the Special One shared his opinion.

"If we talk strictly about talent and skill, no one can surpass Ronaldo. When he was at Barcelona, ​​with Bobby Robson as coach, I realized he was the best player I had ever seen," Mourinho continued.

Thai League only allows 181 people into the stadium

The President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) said that the number of people entering the stadium at upcoming Thai League matches will be controlled and there will be no spectators.

FAT has decided that Thai League 2020 will return next September and last until May next year.

The Thai League Organizing Committee has proposed to the FAT the number of participants in each match when the Thai League returns. Accordingly, they will only allow 181 people including officials, players, and coaches to enter the field when the match takes place.

Pushing back Covid-19, Premier League expected to return in early June

In the latest talks with Premier League chiefs, the UK Government has made a request to get football back "as soon as possible".

If it continues, it is likely that matches will take place in empty stadiums.

Premier League clubs will hold a crucial meeting on Friday to decide whether the season can go ahead in June. If it does, it is likely that matches will be played behind closed doors.

In addition, players, coaching staff and club staff will have to be thoroughly tested before entering the stadium. A common venue for the matches will be decided and the St George's Park training base is a possible option.