Vietnam team honored by FIFA; Former Heerenveen coach criticizes Doan Van Hau

Vietnam team honored by FIFA

The Vietnamese men's football team was honored by FIFA as one of the most surprising teams of 2019.

FIFA's homepage has just announced a list of the 12 most surprising football teams in 2019.

Vietnam team honored by FIFA homepage.

Besides Vietnam, the list of 12 surprising teams voted by FIFA also includes 4 Asian representatives including Qatar (champion of Asian Cup 2019), U20 Korea (runner-up of U20 World Cup), Iraq, Syria, 2 countries devastated by war but still leading the group in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.

Former Heerenveen coach criticizes Doan Van Hau for not being good enough to play in the Netherlands

In his latest statement to Times24 of the Netherlands, former Heerenveen coach Gertjan Verbeek unexpectedly expressed his criticism of Van Hau. The coach even said that this was a commercial contract, nothing more, nothing less.

“Everyone who knows Van Hau says he is not good enough. But he earns 450,000 euros a year. That is too much. The whole dressing room knows that. It is clear that this is a commercial contract. I will never accept that,” said former coach Gertjan Verbeek.

Former SC Heerenveen coach Gertjan Verbeek is receiving a "storm" of criticism for "accidentally" criticizing Van Hau.

Coach Gertjan Verbeek led Heerenveen for 4 years, from 2004 to 2008. Since then, he has not made any mark in his coaching career, and is looking to return to Heerenveen to "test his strength". That may also be the reason why this strategist made the above statements to attract attention.

Arsenal set sad record after losing to Chelsea

In the match against Chelsea in round 20 of the Premier League on December 29, Arsenal had their worst home record in 60 years after losing 1-2 to Chelsea.

Arsenal lost their fourth consecutive home game. Photo: Getty

On January 2, Arsenal will continue to play at home. Their opponent will be Manchester United.

Ronaldo wins "Best Player of the Year 2019" award in Dubai

Cristiano Ronaldo ended 2019 with the title of "Best Player of the Year" awarded by Globe Soccer.

Ronaldo won the title of "Best Player of the Year 2019" of Dubai Globe Soccer. Photo: Givemesport.

Official list of 25 U23 Vietnam players participating in the 2020 AFC U23 Championship

On the afternoon of December 29, Coach Park Hang-seo has just made an official decision on the list of 25 players of the Vietnam U23 Team to participate in the 2020 AFC U23 Championship Finals to take place in Thailand in January 2020.

Vietnam U23 team.

Next is Hanoi Club with 5 names: Thai Quy, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Tran Dinh Trong, Bui Hoang Viet Anh. The mountain town team Hoang Anh Gia Lai contributes 3 names: Tran Thanh Son, Trieu Viet Hung, Tran Bao Toan...