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Despite the marked differences in levels between the two teams, coach Philippe Troussier believes an upset victory against Japan in their Asian Cup opener on Sunday is not out of the question for Vietnam. Vietnam will begin their 2023 Asian Cup journey against the competition’s most decorated team – four-time …

Some Chinese media outlets said their national football team were robbed in the game against Tajikistan because the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) took revenge on them for giving up the hosting rights of the Asian Cup. In the 81st minute of the game at Adullah bin Khalifa, Doha, Qatar on …

Striker Pham Tuan Hai had to train alone during the final session before Vietnam’s clash with Japan in the Asian Cup group stage due to injury. Pham Tuan Hai (L) during a training session on Jan. 12, 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa Hai hurt his knee during training on Friday. …

  Al-Ettifaq’s Jordan Henderson is looking for a way out. AFP Photo Paul Kennedy I’ve always defended Jordan Henderson to the hilt. When he was captain of Liverpool, their most successful for decades I might add, I felt he was given a rough ride, particularly from non-Liverpool supporters. My point …

China coach Aleksandar Jankovic said his players were feeling “stress” after they opened their Asian Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against debutants Tajikistan on Saturday. The stalemate in Doha heaped more embarrassment on a country rocked by a football graft scandal at home but they might have snatched an …

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu insists that having Philippe Troussier in charge is already an advantage for Vietnam in the two sides’ clash at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. “Troussier used to be the head coach of the Japan national team, so he understands us very well,” said Moriyasu of his …

The Vietnam national team’s newly naturalized goalkeeper from the Czech Republic Filip Nguyen talked about his childhood, his parents’ divorce, and regret for not learning Vietnamese sooner in a recent interview. Filip revealed many things about his personal life in a special interview with Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) ahead of …

Australia cruised to a 2-0 victory in their Asian Cup opener against India on Saturday, Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos scoring from close range to launch their title bid. In front of a deafeningly pro-Indian crowd at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Australia made hard work of the …

Runners participating in the VnExpress Marathon 2024 will be ranked by AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships and have the opportunity to attend the 6th world age championship. Accordingly, VnExpress Marathon will send the results of this year’s 42-kilometer distance athletes to AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships. Their results …

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 …