U20 Vietnam may not attend friendly tournament in France; Tokyo Olympics officially postponed

U20 Vietnam may not participate in friendly tournament in France

Due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic that are threatening many tournaments and sporting events, U20 Vietnam may not go to France to participate in a friendly tournament there this summer.

When the friendly tournament in France was not held this year, U20 Vietnam also missed a valuable opportunity to compete with strong teams in the world.

In early 2020, the French Football Federation plans to organize an annual friendly tournament for U20 players. VFF has been invited by France to send the Vietnam U20 team to participate. This tournament has many quality teams such as Japan, Qatar, Russia and host France. According to the original plan, this tournament will take place in Bouches du Rhone (France).

Indonesia contacts Ipswich Town young star to play in 2022 World Cup qualifiers

The Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) has proactively contacted Ipswich Town club in the English Third Division - League One to bring center-back Elkan Baggott to serve the team of the archipelago in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers in Asia.

Elkan moved to England in 2011. With outstanding talent and a great physique, Elkan quickly rose through the U levels at Ipswich. He even received an offer to join Tottenham, the team led by coach Jose Mourinho.

Elkan Baggott has an English father and an Indonesian mother and was born in Thailand. He is making a strong impression in the youth team of Ipswich Town. At 17 years old, Baggott is a potential central defender with a height of 1m94 and a fairly stable playing ability.

Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to 2021.

On the Japanese Prime Minister's English-language Twitter page, the announcement was made: "After a telephone conversation with IOC President Thomas Bach, Prime Minister Abe spoke to the press and explained that the two sides agreed that the Tokyo Olympic Games will not be canceled, but will instead be held in the summer of 2021."

Late in the afternoon of March 24, an online meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, Head of the Japanese Olympic Organizing Committee Yoshiro Mori, Minister in charge of the Olympics Hashimoto Seiko and IOC President Thomas Bach agreed to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pepe Reina likely infected with Corona virus

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who now plays for Aston Villa, is self-isolating at home after showing symptoms typical of someone infected with the Corona virus.

Even though the UK has imposed a nationwide lockdown, even people with conditions like Reina cannot avoid the risk of being infected with Covid-19.

"Last week it seemed like I had the virus," the 37-year-old goalkeeper said in an online interview. "It was an unusual week as I took every measure to avoid it affecting my loved ones. Here, you don't get tested unless the situation is very bad. I spoke to the doctor about my symptoms and although there was no official conclusion, everything pointed to one result."

Messi donates 1 million euros to fight Covid-19

Lionel Messi is the latest football star to join the fight against the coronavirus pandemic that is raging around the world.

The Argentine superstar has spent about 1 million euros to fight Covid-19.

Accordingly, the Argentine superstar has spent about 1 million euros to fight Covid-19, divided between two hospitals Clinic de Barcelona and another hospital in Argentina. Messi wants to support his hometown and the city where he has been attached since his childhood.