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Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar on shortlist for Ballon d’Or – FIFA

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Barcelona pair Lionel Messi and Neymar were on Monday (Nov 30) named on the shortlist for FIFA’s prestigious Ballon d’Or along with double reigning title holder, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.

Combination photo shows Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L), Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) and Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Santos Junior (R). (Photo: AFP/Josep Lago/Pierre-Philippe Marcou/Ander Gillenea)

Combination photo shows Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L), Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) and Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Santos Junior (R). (Photo: AFP/Josep Lago/Pierre-Philippe Marcou/Ander Gillenea)

While Portuguese Ronaldo has triumphed over the last two seasons (in a total of three wins), Argentinian Messi has previously claimed the coveted award four times while Brazilian Neymar makes the shortlist for FIFA’s player of the year award for the first time.

Messi was the catalyst for Barcelona’s impressive run to three titles last season (the Champions League, La Liga and the Spanish Cup) and will be the standout favourite ahead of Ronaldo.

The Portugal international might have finished the season without a trophy, but his individual talent shone out as he was La Liga’s highest scorer with 48 goals, and has notched up a leading seven in the Champions League this term.

World Cup-winning captain Carli Lloyd (USA/Houston Dash), Aya Miyama (Japan/Okayama Yunogo Belle), and Celia Sasic (Germany/1. FFC Frankfurt) are in the running for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award.

Two Spanish coaches, Bayern Munich’s Pep Guardiola and Barcelona’s Luis Enrique made the shortlist of the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football award alongside Jorge Sampaoli, the Argentinian coach who led Chile to Copa America victory.

And Jill Ellis (USA/USA national team), Mark Sampson (Wales/English national team) and Norio Sasaki (Japan/Japanese national team) are the final trio to battle it out for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football award.

All of the awards will be presented at the FIFA Ballon d’Or award ceremony in Zurich on Jan 11, 2016.

 

Source AFP

VPF has new general director

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Cao Van Chong has been promoted as the general director of the Viet Nam Professional Football Company (VPF), which manages national V.League 1, V.League 2 and the National Cup tournaments.

Ông Cao Văn Chóng (phải)

Chong, 36, is general director of the Binh Duong Sports Joint Stock Company that manages V.League 1 champion Becamex Binh Duong.

Under his reign as the executive director of the club, Becamex Binh Duong won the title in 2014 and 2015.

Former Director Pham Ngoc Vien, 65, stepped down after four years in the hot seat. Chong’s promotion is one of the actions being taken to bring in new blood in the company that recently received negative comments about its management.

Thanh Nien U-21 Football Championships: An Giang advance to final

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An Giang secured the first ticket to the finals of the Thanh Nien Newspaper U-21 National Football Championships for the Clear Men Cup after defeating Binh Dinh 1-0 in a semifinal on Thursday.

Niềm vui chiến thắng của các cầu thủ U21 An Giang

An Giang’s Lai Bao Huu (L) celebrates a goal against Binh Dinh in a semifinal match in the Under-21 National Football Championship on October 29. Photo: Kha Hoa
“An Giang footballers have a strong will and no one can prevent us from reaching the final,” Coach Tran Ngoc Thai Tuan had said ahead of the match at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
Binh Dinh coach Phan Ton Quyen’s hopes of an upset disappeared when his players played well but finished poorly.
In the 23rd minute Lai Bao Huu scored for An Giang when goalkeeper Minh Hoang missed the ball.
Binh Dinh attacked intensely in the second half but An Giang goalkeeper Ngoc Tuan blocked all goal attempts.
In the other semifinal, Hanoi T&T play Ho Chi Minh City at 3:30 p.m. Friday (October 30). The loser will play Binh Dinh for third place.

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Anh signs on loan to play for Japan’s Yokohama

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Hoang Anh Gia Lai have agreed to let their best midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh play for Japan’s Yokohama for a year, following a loan contract.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai have agreed to let their best midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh play for Japan's Yokohama for a year, following a loan contract. — Photo bongdaplus.vn

Hoang Anh Gia Lai have agreed to let their best midfielder Nguyen Tuan Anh play for Japan’s Yokohama for a year, following a loan contract. — Photo bongdaplus.vn

The V-League side did not reveal more information about the deal, but said the future of the player would be decided following his performance at the J.League 2 club.

“Tuan Anh is the most important player in Hoang Anh Gia Lai. Without him, we will face many difficulties,” Doan Nguyen Duc, the owner of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, said.

“We appreciate Yokohama’s attention to my player. A chance to compete in Japan will raise his skills to a better level as football in that country is professional and suited to developing his abilities,” Duc said.

Yokohama currently have 45 points and are ranked 17th. Anh will be the youngest player of the club, which have 33 players, including five foreigners.

Anh was the Viet Nam Football Federation’s best young player in 2014. The 20-year-old, voted Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s best player this season, can play in different positions and work well with different partners.

Anh trained with Olympiakos in 2012 and nearly signed a contract with the team, but a knee injury stopped him from joining.

Before Anh, his teammate Nguyen Cong Phuong had agreed to play for Mito Hollyhock, who also compete in the J.League 2.

They will participate in the International U21 Football Tournament to be held later in HCM City.

Anh and Phuong are first two players of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Arsenal-JMG Academy to be sent abroad to play for foreign teams.

Source VNS

Quang signs with SHB Da Nang

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Midfielder Lam Anh Quang has signed a three-year contract with V.League 1 team SHB Da Nang.

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Twenty-five-year-old Quang was a key player for Nam Dinh club in the national premier league five years ago.

However, he only played in the premier league for one season as his club dropped down to the first and second division. He was voted best player at the National U21 Football Championship and named in the national U23 football team at the 26th Southeast Asian Games in 2011.

Da Nang, who ranked ninth in the V.League 1 this year, aim to make the top three next year.

Source VNS

Tinh switches to Can Tho

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Midfielder Nguyen Quang Tinh has agreed a three-year contract with V.League 1 side Can Tho after a long career at his home club Song Lam Nghe An.

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Tinh, who was captain at his former club, will earn about VND5.1 billion (US$227,000) during the course of his contract, a high figure for a player who has only played a single minute for the national team.

Song Lam Nghe An were eager to renew his contract with club record offer of VND1 billion ($44,500) per year.

Tinh said he was guaranteed a spot in Song Lam Nghe An’s first team, but he wanted a new challenge because he was approaching the end of his professional career.

Can Tho who finished 11th out of 14 teams last season, have also signed national U23 midfielders Ngo Hoang Thinh and Le The Cuong, and have shown interest in Nguyen Minh Tung of Quang Ninh.

The new season will kick off in mid-February.

Source VNS

Hanoi T&T play fair at Under-21 National Football Championship

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Hanoi T&T, which had already booked a place in the Under-21 National Football Championship semifinals, defeated SHB Da Nang 3-1 Tuesday putting paid to allegations they would tank the match to give Da Nang a ticket to the semis.

Niềm vui chiến thắng của các cầu thủ U21 Hà Nội T&T

Hanoi T&T’s captain Nam Anh (L) vies for a ball in a U-21 National Football Championship match against SHB Da Nang on October 27, 2015. Photo: Kha Hoa
Hanoi T&T, which had already booked a place in the Under-21 National Football Championship semifinals, defeated SHB Da Nang 3-1 Tuesday putting paid to allegations they would tank the match to give Da Nang a ticket to the semis.
At the District 8 Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, they opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Duy Thanh.
A dominant Hanoi scored two more goals through Duc Huy and Van Hiep in the 75th and 82nd minutes.
Da Nang midfielder Duc Le scored a consolation goal in extra time.
In the other Group B match, Binh Dinh beat Sanatech Khanh Hoa 1-0 through a penalty kick by captain Van Trien in the 73rd minute to secure the other ticket to the semifinals.
The two semifinals will be played at HCMC’s Thong Nhat Stadium. Binh Dinh will play An Giang on October 29 and Hanoi T&T will play Ho Chi Minh City the next day.
Hanoi’s Duy Thanh and An Giang’s Tan Tai are the top scorers along with Vo Ly of the eliminated Thua Thien Hue with three goals each.
Hanoi and An Giang share top spot in the fair play awards at the 19th annual championships organized by Thanh Nien Newspaper.

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Kick off U21 national championships – 2015 Thanh Nien News – Clear Men Cup: Ho Chi Minh City to get one point in first match

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In the first  match, U21 Ho Chi Minh City had one point against U21 Gia Lai. In other game, U21 An Giang had a comeback win 4-3 over U21 Hue.

Nguyên Chủ tịch nước Nguyễn Minh Triết và Phó Bí thư TT Thành ủy TP.HCM Võ VănThưởng tại buổi khai mạc giải

Former state president Nguyen Minh Triet and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Vo Van Thuong

Nguyên Chủ tịch nước Nguyễn Minh Triết xuống sân tặng hoa và động viên các đội

Former state president Nguyen Minh Triet encourage teams

Phó Bí thư TT Thành ủy TP.HCM Võ VănThưởng xuống sân tặng hoa và động viên các đội

Tổng Cục trưởng Tổng Cục TDTT Vương Bích Thắng xuống sân tặng hoa và động viên các đội

Head of the Vietnam Sports and Physical Training Administration – Mr. Vuong Bich Thang

U21 Ho Chi Minh City owned 5 young players who had played in the first division cup 2015 , Thanh Binh, Hoang Phuong, The Kiet, Xuan Du and goalkeeper Thanh Phu. In contrast, U21 Gia Lai had 7 players who had played for HAGL and played in V-League 2015 as famous Van Tien, Dong Trieu, Minh Vuong, Nguyen Lam, Anh Tai,..

Coach Phung Thanh Phuong and his men put up with a goal from U21 Gia Lai in 12th minute. However, U21 Ho Chi Minh City quickly awoke. Thanh Binh played well at his middle field position, young player Hoang Phuong also showed a good performance. Entering the second, Xuan Du equalized 1-1 for U21 Ho Chi Minh City. Though they only had 1 point in the first match, U21 Ho Chi Minh also sastified fans.

In the remained game of group A in the opening day, An Giang had a quick comeback within three minutes to win 4-3 over Thua Thien Hue.

Trận đấu giữa TPHCM (trái) và Gia Lai diễn ra kịch tính và hấp dẫn

Ho Chi Minh City ( left) and Gia Lai

Khán giả đến cỗ vũ

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