U23 Vietnam aims to win against U23 Cambodia; MU plans to spend 105 million Euros to welcome 2 new players

U23 Vietnam aims to win against U23 Cambodia

On the afternoon of July 21, the Vietnam U23 team had an important tactical training session before entering the second match against the Cambodia U23 team within the framework of the Southeast Asian U23 Championship.

The U23 Vietnam team has a great chance to win a ticket to the semi-finals when they only need to draw with the U23 Cambodia team. However, the whole team is determined to win this match.

Player Vo Anh Quan - Vietnam U23 Team shared: “After the match against Laos, I personally realized that Cambodia played better than Laos. The Cambodian players showed their ability to play and control the ball confidently. Before entering the match with Cambodia, the whole team will concentrate to get the best results. Coach Kim Sang-sik and the coaching staff always encourage the whole team to try to concentrate when playing.”

The coaching staff said that the most important thing right now is for the players to maintain good physical strength, competitive spirit and limit unfortunate injuries. In the previous training session, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac suffered a re-injury to his ankle. Dinh Bac is currently training separately for monitoring.

U23 Malaysia eliminated from Southeast Asian tournament

On the evening of July 21, U23 Indonesia and U23 Malaysia drew 0-0 at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in the third match of Group A of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament.

The draw with U23 Indonesia prevented U23 Malaysia from advancing past the group stage of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship. After three matches, the team led by coach Nafuzi Zain only earned 4 points and ranked 3rd in Group A.

The defeat against U23 Philippines in the opening match put U23 Malaysia in a difficult position before the final round. They had to beat U23 Indonesia to qualify for the next round. However, poor technical quality prevented U23 Malaysia from creating a surprise against the home team, also the strongest team in the group.

U23 Malaysia was lucky not to concede a goal. U23 Indonesia did not dominate or attack incessantly but still created dangerous opportunities. Striker Jens Raven missed 2 good chances very close to the opponent's goal.

However, the 0-0 draw was enough for the archipelago team to maintain their top spot in Group A. U23 Indonesia qualified for the semi-finals.

The second place team is U23 Philippines. In the match at the same time, this team defeated U23 Brunei with a score of 2-0. U23 Philippines must wait for the results of the remaining two groups to determine the chance to enter the semi-finals.

According to the format of the U23 Southeast Asian tournament, in addition to the top 3 teams, the remaining place to continue after the group stage is reserved for the second-place team with the best results.

U23 Philippines is given 3 points and a +1 secondary index (not counting the match with the bottom team U23 Brunei because the remaining 2 groups only have 3 teams, less than group A). ​​If U23 Vietnam does not lose to U23 Cambodia and U23 Thailand does not lose to U23 Myanmar, U23 Philippines will win the right to enter the semi-finals of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament.

MU plans to spend 105 million Euros to welcome 2 new players

After Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United continues to show great ambition by preparing to spend 105 million Euros to strengthen the squad.

According to Fichajes, the "Red Devils" are targeting two top names, Javi Guerra - Valencia's central midfielder, for a fee of 25 million Euros, and Benjamin Sesko - Slovenian striker playing for RB Leipzig, for 80 million Euros.

Having spent over a hundred million Euros to bring in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and left-back Diego Leon, Manchester United show no signs of stopping. New coach Ruben Amorim, in his first full season at Old Trafford, wants to ensure that he has enough tools to turn the team into a real force, capable of competing for a Champions League ticket.

Javi Guerra is expected to add depth in midfield, providing a tactical addition to a midfield that could include Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes, while Sesko would be the perfect addition to a restructured attack, especially with Marcus Rashford set to leave on loan at FC Barcelona.

Rashford's departure, along with the possibility of parting ways with Sancho, Antony, Malacia, and even Garnacho, will pave the way for new signings and give Amorim more tactical space.

Garnacho's case has been the subject of much attention as Chelsea have begun serious negotiations. If successful, the deal could help United raise the funds to complete the Sesko deal, or make room for another attacking star to move to Old Trafford.

Luis Enrique prevents Vinicius from going to PSG

Despite being considered one of the best attacking players in the world, Vinicius Jr. still failed to convince coach Luis Enrique. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish strategist proactively asked the PSG Board of Directors to abandon the plan to recruit the Brazilian star.

Luis Enrique, the coach who is gradually reshaping PSG with a tactical philosophy and high discipline, does not think Vinicius fits his plan. He assesses that the Brazilian star lacks the tactical compatibility and collective spirit, which are mandatory requirements in the football model he is building at the club.

This unexpected decision from PSG is a big blow to Vinicius and his representatives, who are starting to consider new destinations if Real Madrid do not quickly resolve the contract situation. Although PSG has withdrawn, there are still many big European clubs such as Liverpool, Bayern and even rich teams in Saudi Arabia, following every development in Madrid, ready to step in if the opportunity arises.

At Real, the board is well aware that if they do not resolve the Vinicius contract issue soon, they could lose one of their most valuable assets. And if that happens, it will not only be the loss of a player, but a shock to the entire sporting project that revolves around the new generation of "Galacticos".

Chelsea spends huge money to recruit Barca prodigy

The 2025 summer transfer market is heating up with the news that midfielder Xavi Simons is preparing to leave RB Leipzig.

It is known that the famous German team is ready to let the Dutch star leave if it receives 110 million Euros from partners in the coming period.

Xavi Simons is currently 22 years old, having grown up at Barcelona's famous La Masia training academy and is currently one of the most sought-after young midfielders in Europe.

Chelsea have made an official bid for Xavi Simons, as manager Enzo Maresca looks to build his midfield around a young and explosive player.

The figure of 110 million Euros offered by RB Leipzig is not small but cannot be difficult for a rich team like Chelsea. However, everything still needs more time for both sides to negotiate before finalizing.

In addition to the English football giants, many Middle Eastern football giants are also willing to spend big to own the 22-year-old star. Specifically, two wealthy Saudi Arabian football teams, Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal, have also not hesitated to join the race to sign Xavi Simons.

However, Xavi Simons himself wants to continue playing in Europe, where talent can compete for titles and participate in the UEFA Champions League, something that Middle Eastern clubs cannot provide.