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Vietnam can beat Japan: coach Troussier

Vietnam can beat Japan: coach Troussier

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 …

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Key striker of Vietnam injured before Japan clash

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. …

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Money may be greener, but not the grass

  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 …

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China ‘stress’ in Asian Cup draw but no tears over VAR

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 …

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Czech goalkeeper talks childhood, learning Vietnamese

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 …

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VnExpress Marathon runners ranked internationally for age groups

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 …

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