Coach Masatada Ishii is leaving a good impression on the Thai Football Federation.
Coach Masatada Ishii of Thailand is about to be rewarded
After helping Thailand win tickets to the 1/8 round of the Asian Cup with an unbeaten record, winning 5 points and not conceding a single goal, coach Ishii’s future is assured.
According to Matichon newspaper, Coach Ishii’s current contract is only valid until March 2024 but he has a separate agreement with Madam Pang. Accordingly, if Madam Pang is elected FAT president, coach Ishii will sign a long-term contract. In the immediate future, his contract will be extended for 1 year, with the immediate ambition to defend the 2024 AFF Cup championship and bring Thailand to the final qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. If the target is fulfilled, Coach Ishii will extended longer.
Khuat Van Khang is suspended for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Vietnamese midfielder will be suspended in the match against Indonesia taking place on March 21 in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. Van Khang received a red card in the match against Iraq on January 24. This is the final match of the Vietnamese team in the 2023 Asian Cup.
According to the disciplinary regulations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Van Khang’s suspension will be applied in the latest FIFA/AFC official match, which is the match against Indonesia on March 21 in the second qualifying round. World Cup 2026.
Former MU star was angry when watching Antony play
Dimitar Berbatov, a former striker who played for MU from 2008 to 2012, revealed that he was “angry” every time he watched Antony play.
“For me, as a fan, I get angry when I watch Antony play because his performance upsets me,” he said. I don’t want to compare him with anyone because every player has difficult times. If Antony cannot escape his current situation, he needs to leave.”
Lukaku believes that the tournament with Ronaldo will be the best in the world
Romelu Lukaku has claimed that the Saudi Pro League, where Cristiano Ronaldo is playing, can become the best domestic league in world football within two years. The Belgian striker said: “For me personally, I think in the next two years the Saudi Pro League can be one of the best leagues in the world, if not the best.
Currently, they are investing a lot and bringing bigger players to the league. Teams are improving. They are playing very quality football. There are also good coaches. So I think in the next two, three years, I think they will be one of the top leagues in the world. It was a very exciting time.”
Aguero defends Man City against 115 charges of financial violations
Sergio Aguero insists that Man City have won all the trophies “fairly and equally” despite his former club facing 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial regulations .
“I can say that our achievements as a team, on the field, were won through effort and sportsmanship, fairness and equality,” said the former Argentina striker.
SAO Chelsea is compared to Harry Kane
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said that Armando Broja reminds him of young Harry Kane. “All the greatest strikers need time when they are young,” said the Argentine strategist. They need to find their own balance. But I still believe that Broja has the potential to become an excellent striker.
This process takes time. Broja reminds me of Harry Kane. He was loaned to Leyton Orient and Norwich and spent time finding his true balance. During the first six months that we worked together, Kane only started to get into shape in December and January, and that’s when we started to see his true potential.”
Luis Diaz received good news
Luis Diaz and his wife Gera Ponce have just welcomed the birth of their second daughter Charlotte, less than 24 hours after the Colombian striker shined and brought Liverpool to the League Cup final with a performance that was voted “Outstanding Player”. match” against Fulham. The baby’s birth coincided with the 7th anniversary of Diaz and his wife’s relationship.
Arsenal has upheaval at the top
Recently, the North London football team’s homepage confirmed that Richard Garlick will take on the role of CEO of the club replacing Vinai Venkatesham, who will leave the Emirates this summer after deciding to resign last year.
Garlick held a number of senior roles in the industry before joining Arsenal in 2021 as Director of Football, where he has executive responsibility for all football operations and management across clubs, including women’s football and player welfare.
Korea set a bad record at the Asian Cup
According to statistics, coach Klinsmann and his team lost a total of 6 goals after 3 matches in the group stage of the 2023 Asian Cup. This is the most goals they have ever conceded in the group stage of the Asian Cup.
Previously, at the 1996 Asian Cup, the Korean team lost 5 goals in the group stage. At that time, the “Kimchi” team won 4-2 against Indonesia, lost 0-2 to Kuwait and drew 1-1 with UAE. In 2000, 2007 and 2011, the Korean team lost only 3 goals in the group stage.
The former president of the Spanish Football Federation could spend 4 years in prison for kissing a female player
Recently, judge Francisco de Jorge recommended the trial of former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales. The reason given is because the judge said his kiss with Spanish female player Jenni Hermoso was “non-consensual”. If prosecuted, Mr. Luis Rubiales could be fined, do community service, or even jailed for up to 4 years.
Previously in July 2023, Spain was crowned champion of the Women’s World Cup. While having fun with the players, then-Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed star Jenni Hermoso. This incident then caused a big stir in public opinion.
Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian team without points in the Asian Cup
At the end of the 2023 Asian Cup group stage, the Vietnamese team became the only representative among the four Southeast Asian teams participating in the tournament to have no points after 3 matches. The 3-3 draw against South Korea helped Malaysia get 1 point on the farewell day of the Asian Cup.
As for Indonesia, they have 3 points (1 win, 2 losses) after ending the group stage. Meanwhile, Thailand soon won the right to continue with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw) in the first 2 matches. Only Vietnam did not win any points after losing 3 matches in the group stage.
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