The Indonesian national football team have the advantage over other Southeast Asian countries at the 2024 Asian Cup, especially in terms of squad power and preparation, according to CNN Indonesia. Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia only played one friendly match each before the Asian Cup, while Indonesia played three, and they …
Read More »Indonesia will beat Vietnam: football coach
Vietnam is one obstacle Indonesia can for sure hurdle over, according island nation head football coach Shin Tae-yong’s plan for advancement past the group stage at the 2024 Asian Cup. To advance to the round of 16 at the major regional tournament, Shin said that Indonesia must, and will, defeat …
Read More »VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight releases medals
The medal of VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2024 has the shape of a crescent moon, embossed with the city’s symbols. Made from steel alloy, the medal measures 96 x 90 mm with drawings inspired by the urban imprint of the southern region. Images of the historical …
Read More »Indonesia must beat Vietnam: football coach
Vietnam is one obstacle Indonesia can for sure hurdle over, according island nation head football coach Shin Tae-yong’s plan for advancement past the group stage at the 2024 Asian Cup. To advance to the round of 16 at the major regional tournament, Shin said that Indonesia must, and will, defeat …
Read More »‘Shining light goes on’: 75,000 fans salute Beckenbauer
A 75,000-strong crowd at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on Friday saluted football legend Franz Beckenbauer as a minute’s silence was observed and a banner unfurled proclaiming “the shining light goes on his last journey – rest in peace, Kaiser.” German football legend Franz Beckenbauer. Photo courtesy of the German Football …
Read More »Indonesia captain at risk of missing Asian Cup
Indonesia may lose their captain, defender Asnawi Mangkualam, at the 2024 Asian Cup as he has not fully recovered from injury. Coach Shin Tae-yong expressed his concern because Mangkualam could only play a few minutes in the 5-0 friendly defeat to Iran on Jan. 9. This right-back suffered a muscle …
Read More »Việt Nam top podium in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Shooting The winning shooters with their coach. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won their first gold medal at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship on January 9 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Duo Phạm Quang Huy and Trịnh Thu Vinh topped the podium of the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team after defeating Indian rivals, Arjun Cheema …
Read More »Qatar put World Cup heartache behind them to win Asian Cup opener
Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had “forgotten about the World Cup” after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning start in the tournament’s opening game on Friday. The hosts beat Lebanon 3-0 at the 88,000-capacity Lusail Stadium, where a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina beat France on …
Read More »Vietnam striker is all admiration for ‘fiercest’ coach Troussier
Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong believes coach Philippe Troussier’s passion and abrasiveness stimulate his players’ growth. “I have never met a coach as relentless and fierce as Troussier,” he said in an interview with Japanese newspaper Sponichi. The 28-year-old striker has worked with various coaches both in Vietnam and abroad, with …
Read More »Asian Cup winner to coach Hanoi FC
Hanoi FC will announce the signing of Japan’s Daiki Iwamasa, who won the 2011 Asian Cup, as the new head coach this weekend. Daiki Iwamasa as the head coach of Japanese club Kashima Antlers. Photo by Kashima Antlers Iwamasa has agreed to the terms and had a final discussion with …
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