The Firing Decision and Its Consequences At the recent AFF Cup 2024, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) made a controversial decision to fire coach Shin Tae Yong immediately after the national team was eliminated from the group stage. This event not only sparked intense debate but also brought attention to the issue of selecting a…
Entering 2025, Vietnamese football is poised to seize significant opportunities to solidify its position on regional and international stages. Coach Hoàng Anh Tuấn, one of Vietnam’s top experts, shares his insights on the potential and future direction of the national team. Vietnamese Football 2024: Foundation for Success in 2025 2024 was a landmark year for…
Last night, Oxford United’s academy team delivered an impressive performance, securing a dominant 6-0 victory over Banbury in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. This result not only propelled the team into the semifinals but also highlighted the brilliance of a young talent from Indonesia—Marselino Ferdinan. Marselino Ferdinan scores two goals for Oxford United's youth team Marselino…
On January 17, Coach Kim Sang Sik officially arrived in Hanoi to begin his recruitment journey for the Vietnamese national team. According to representatives from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the South Korean strategist will spend time watching V-League matches to evaluate player performance and identify new talents. Returning to Work After a Short Break…
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 2006 and officially became a member of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) from 2013. Currently, former FFA Chairman Chris Nikou is a member of the AFF Council. However, since joining the region, the Australian national team (nicknamed Socceroos) has never participated in the…
After the conclusion of the 2024 AFF Cup, Supachok Sarachat had a brief break before rejoining his club, Consadole Sapporo. The Japanese team recently suffered relegation to the J2 League after eight years in the J1 League. Supachok receives jersey number 7 at Consadole Sapporo Supachok is awarded jersey number 7 at Consadole Sapporo (Photo:…
According to the draw for the 2025 AFC U17 Championship, Vietnam U17 has been placed in a “death group” alongside Japan, Australia, and UAE. Despite the tough challenge, the opportunity to qualify for the 2025 U17 World Cup is within reach, providing significant motivation for the young Vietnamese team. A Tough Group but Plenty of…
Recently, Seasia Goal announced the most valuable team in Southeast Asia based on Transfermarkt’s valuation. The Vietnamese national team has one representative in this lineup: striker Nguyen Xuan Son. Nguyen Xuan Son in Southeast Asia's most valuable team Nguyen Xuan Son: Vietnam’s Most Valuable Player in History Vietnamese striker Nguyen Xuan Son is valued at…
In recent years, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has taken bold steps to elevate the national team. Following the appointment of Coach Patrick Kluivert with an annual salary of 28 billion IDR, PSSI is making waves with plans to invite former Dutch national team coach Louis van Gaal as Technical Director (TD). This move not…
On January 16th, the organizers of the AFF Cup 2024 announced the team of the tournament based on fan votes. The Vietnamese national team dominated with seven players honored, sparking much debate among fans. Vietnam’s Dominant Presence The Vietnamese national team made a strong impression in the AFF Cup 2024 team of the tournament, with…
