Footballer Nguyễn Quang Hải signs autographs for children at a gathering with fans during the Centurions Trophy Tour of the Manchester City club in Hà Nội on Saturday. -- Photo coutersy of the organisersViet Nam News HÀ NỘI – Former Manchester City player Joleon Lescott and Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải joined local fans in a gathering on Saturday when the English Premier League and the Carabao Cup trophies paused in Hà Nội during its ongoing tour entitled Centurions Trophy Tour. The two players enjoyed their time with children of SOS village, playing football and talking with them before sharing their experiences and thoughts with other fans at the SHB Bank head office in the city centre. "Joining the presence of two prestigious trophies here in Việt Nam will be a special mark in my career as I love the PL players’ playing style and always want to touch them by myself. I will strive harder in … [Read more...] about Man United greets fans in Hà Nội
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Ronaldo 1 Messi 0 in World Cup duel
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Viet Nam News By Peter STEBBINGS MOSCOW — Cristiano Ronaldo has emphatically won the first round of his World Cup duel with eternal rival Lionel Messi — revelling in the adulation after his dramatic hat-trick while the Argentine flopped against Iceland. Messi knew he had to find something special to match the Portuguese on Saturday but ended up squandering a golden chance to write his own headlines as he failed to convert from the penalty spot. Then, with just seconds remaining in Moscow, the Barcelona man stood over a direct free-kick, mirroring the opportunity Ronaldo had the previous evening against Spain. Ronaldo puffed out his cheeks, hitched up his shorts and arrowed his set-piece into the net to seal his 51st career hat-trick and pull Portugal level at 3-3. In contrast, Messi, with the score at 1-1, drove his free-kick straight into the wall, booting the ball into the air in frustration as the final whistle sounded seconds later. Ronaldo, who also scored from … [Read more...] about Ronaldo 1 Messi 0 in World Cup duel
World Cup: Ronaldo hits hat trick as Portugal deny Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning hat-trick as Portugal snatched a 3-3 draw with Spain in a World Cup classic on Friday (Jun 15). Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd right) celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal against Spain during their Group B football match. (Photo AFP) Real Madrid star Ronaldo crashed in an 88th minute free-kick to snatch a point for Portugal after a second-half goal from Nacho put the Spaniards 3-2 ahead. Ronaldo's late equaliser capped a storming encounter which came after a chaotic few days which saw Spain coach Julen Lopetegui sacked and Fernando Hierro appointed as his replacement. Earlier, Ronaldo had twice put the European champions in front only for Diego Costa to bring Spain level on each occasion on a steamy night on Russia's Black Sea coast. But then Ronaldo stepped up to send his free-kick from 25 yards up over the wall and into the net, as the Iberian neighbours settled for a point apiece in this Group B encounter. It was a … [Read more...] about World Cup: Ronaldo hits hat trick as Portugal deny Spain
Tite hails ’extraordinary’ Neymar’s golden return
Viet Nam News Football LIVERPOOL — Neymar proved his fitness for the World Cup with an explosive return to action that left Brazil manager Tite stunned as the superstar’s superb strike inspired Sunday’s 2-0 win over Croatia. Sidelined for 98 days after breaking a metatarsal and spraining his ankle while playing for Paris Saint-Germain in late February, Neymar had confessed to concerns about his fitness ahead of the World Cup in Russia. But, after appearing as a half-time replacement for Fernandinho, Neymar eased his country’s fears by scoring a magnificent individual goal in the 68th minute at Anfield. Tite couldn’t believe what he’d just seen from the striker in his first appearance for over three months. "For the first match back I actually expected less from him! I would have been happy with a quieter performance," Tite said. "What he did was really extraordinary. Neymar is an extraordinary individual talent but the goal he scored came … [Read more...] about Tite hails ’extraordinary’ Neymar’s golden return
West Brom relegated from Premier League, Southampton win
Viet Nam News LONDON — West Brom were relegated from the Premier League on Tuesday after Southampton took a huge step towards keeping their place in the English top flight by beating fellow strugglers Swansea. Darren Moore’s West Brom needed a draw between the Saints and Swans in south Wales to take their fight to avoid relegation into the final day of the season on Sunday. After more than 70 minutes of frenetic action, substitute Manolo Gabbiadini provided the decisive moment for Southampton when he reacted quickest to Charlie Austin’s parried shot in a crowded goalmouth. Gabbiadini had only been on the pitch for four minutes and it was only his fifth goal of a difficult season for the Italian. The result means Southampton move up to 16th in the table, three points clear of 18th-place Swansea, who are favourites to joint West Brom and Stoke in the Championship. Southampton’s win confirmed West Brom’s return to the English second tier after eight … [Read more...] about West Brom relegated from Premier League, Southampton win