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Laos beat Brunei 3-1 in Group A, while Myanmar defeated Timor-Leste 2-0 in Group B in the opening Division 2 matches of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Hong Kong on September 24, according to the ASEAN Football Federation.
Goals from Pak Ok I, Choe Rim Jong and So Ryu Gyong sent the defending champions through to a final against Spain in Poland.
Real Madrid said on September 22 that Javier Tebas had used his position to target the club and should represent every team fairly. The claim is Real’s position in the dispute after the Madrid derby, not an independent finding that La Liga lacks neutrality.
Thailand defender Jonathan Khemdee suffered a serious training injury on September 22 and is expected to miss eight to 10 months. Peerawat Akkratum was called up to replace him for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
The September 21–October 6 window combines the September and October international dates and allows each team to schedule up to four matches. From the 2026–27 season, the change reduces first-half club-interruption periods from three to two.
His goal in Manchester City’s 5–3 win over Sunderland completed the set of opponents he has faced in the competition, according to statistics cited by VnExpress.
Messi and Suárez scored, but Inter Miami could not hold their lead in the MLS game played on September 20 local time. Dreyer scored both San Diego goals.
VnExpress, citing AS, reported the refereeing committee’s view that the foul on Valverde warranted red. The same report said upgrading Huijsen’s yellow card was correct.
VFF says Thành Chung has not recovered from injury. Midfielder Ngô Đăng Khoa joins Vietnam’s squad ahead of their training camp.
Vietnam beat the Philippines 1–0 on 26 September. The archived preview now links to the Thailand result and Pakistan fixture, with an update through 30 September.
Ten-man Real Madrid lost 2–1 to Atletico at the Metropolitano. Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored for Atletico before Antonio Rudiger’s late header reduced the deficit.
Raphinha scored with his right foot, head and left foot as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3–1 on September 19. His second hat-trick in four days helped Barcelona secure a seventh consecutive La Liga win.
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage in Premier League matchweek five. Lisandro Martinez’s own goal put United behind before Matheus Cunha’s deflected 89th-minute shot rescued a point.
Thailand’s under-23 side beat Hong Kong 5–1 and Japan defeated Kyrgyzstan 7–0 in Asian Games men’s football Group A on September 20. Both have six points and secured quarter-final places early; their September 23 meeting decides first place.
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad to lead the Premier League with 15 points from five games. Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo scored for City, while Brian Brobbey netted all three Sunderland goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo was called up for Portugal’s first four 2026–27 Nations League matches. At 41, he is entering his 24th season with the national team in a 25-player squad; Portugal face Wales on September 24.
Park Hang-seo apologised on September 18 over remarks about Thai football after Kanchanaburi drew 1–1 with Nakhon Pathom in Thai League 2. He said he had not intended to disparage Thailand’s football and pledged greater care in future remarks.
FIFA said the boys’ U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 will run in Baku from October 24–30, using eight-a-side matches with two 20-minute halves and nearly 1,000 planned games. A girls’ edition is planned for 2027; Vietnam’s participation is not confirmed.
Indonesia named a 23-player home squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, including 10 Europe-based players. Defender Kevin Diks plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach, while captain Jay Idzes is absent through injury.
Quy Nhon United drew 1-1 with Ho Chi Minh City FC in regulation in the SACOMBANK National Cup qualifying round on September 18. Ho Chi Minh City FC then won the shootout 4-3 to advance.
Malaysia have added Bergson, Manuel Hidalgo and Brad Tapp to their 23-man FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 squad after FIFA cleared all three to play. The team will assemble on Sept. 21 and are in Group A with Indonesia, Bangladesh and Singapore.
FIFA has ordered Thanh Hoa to pay Rimario $305,000 in outstanding wages, bonuses and signing fees, plus 5% annual interest from June 18, 2026. If the club does not appeal and fails to pay within 45 days of receiving the detailed decision, it would face a three-window registration ban; the ban is a conditional consequence, not an active sanction.
Manchester United lost 3–2 to Brighton at Old Trafford and were knocked out in the third round of the English League Cup after taking a two-goal lead inside 10 minutes. Brighton turned the match around through Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross and Maxim De Cuyper to reach the fourth round.
Ho Chi Minh City meet Van Hien at 17:00 ICT on 25 September. Review their opening results, two verified 2026 meetings and the questions for round two.
ASU face Thai Nguyen at 17:00 ICT on 27 September. Clarify the club identities, compare their opening wins and explore the questions before round two.
Sacombank has become the main sponsor of Vietnam’s second division and National Cup for 2026-27, while FPT Play remains the broadcast partner. The second division started on Sept. 11 and the National Cup begins Sept. 18 with 29 matches.
The K-League is discussing a shift from a March-to-November season to a late-August-to-late-May calendar with a winter break; more than 70% of 29 surveyed coaches support it. Summer heat, player health and alignment with European transfer windows are driving the debate, but no change has been approved.
Thailand came from two goals down to beat Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in the 2026 Asian Games men’s football opener. Jehhanafee Mamah pulled one back in the 55th minute before Paripan Wongsa scored twice in the 69th and 73rd minutes, giving Thailand its first win across three Asian Games editions.
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga’s sixth round after Carlos Espi scored the winner in the first minute of stoppage time. Kylian Mbappe scored once and set up the late goal, taking his league tally to seven this season.
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 and Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 to reach the English League Cup fourth round. Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman scored twice for Arsenal.
FIFA’s Forward programme provided US$1.85 million for the Football Federation of Timor-Leste’s Technical Centre in Dili, which includes a full-size artificial pitch, two smaller pitches and floodlights. The facility supports youth, grassroots, national-team and women’s football, as well as coach and referee development.
Sassuolo defender Jay Idzes tore his left quadriceps and is expected to need about a month to recover, ruling him out of Indonesia’s home FIFA ASEAN Cup from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5. He left in the 80th minute of Sassuolo’s 3-2 win over Juventus on Sept. 13.
Argentina’s football association has confirmed Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance against Benin on Oct. 6 at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, which would be his 208th cap. Messi is being called up specifically for the friendly.
Rodri said he chose Barcelona for the chance to win and develop, although Real Madrid had also approached him. VnExpress reported the move at US$69 million plus US$17 million in add-ons.
Vietnam’s women trained in Iwata ahead of their Asian Games Group E match with Japan. After a 1-2 loss to Chinese Taipei, Ngân Thị Vạn Sự said the team reviewed video and identified areas to improve.
The Europa League league phase opens on Sept. 16–17 with Milan–Benfica, Sunderland–AZ Alkmaar and Celtic–Ferencvaros among the featured fixtures. Six clubs are making their league-phase debuts in a 22-country field.
UEFA is considering a reported reform that would combine the Nations League with Euro and World Cup qualifying from 2028. The described plan has 36 teams playing six matches each, but no final format has been confirmed.
Vietnam U23 drew 1-1 with Kuwait in Group C after Lê Phát hit the post and crossbar. Ngọc Mỹ equalised in the 82nd minute, leaving Vietnam with a quarter-final chance before facing the Philippines.
After City's 1–0 win over United on September 13, England's refereeing body acknowledged that VAR should have recommended a review of Enzo Fernandez's influence from an offside position. The admission did not change the result.
Several promotion contenders opened the 2026/27 national first-division season with victories, signaling early competition near the top.
Chanathip Songkrasin is in Thailand's 23-player squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, while Theerathon Bunmathan was omitted, VnExpress reported.
A pre-match analysis described the September 14 meeting with Chinese Taipei as Vietnam's first official tournament match under coach Hoang Van Phuc. It did not report a result.
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson said his team was eager to face Vietnam again at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, VnExpress reported.
Jorge Valdano argues that the Ballon d'Or race shapes superstar status even before the trophy is awarded, in commentary presented by VnExpress.
Cristiano Ronaldo has urged the Saudi Pro League to permanently ban fans identified as taunting Ruben Neves by chanting the name of the late Diogo Jota.
Thai Son Bac defeated Sahako 4-2 in the September 14 final to retain the HDBank National Futsal Cup, according to VFF.
VnExpress reviews the Premier League's fourth round through Manchester derby controversy, Chelsea's defensive problems and David Raya's performance.
Vietnam's under-23 team arrived in Nagoya on September 13 and began training the following day ahead of its opening match in Japan.
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick disputed the decision that allowed City's only goal in the September 13 derby.
Vietnam women's coach Hoang Van Phuc called for greater confidence and initiative after a 2-1 Asian Games loss to Chinese Taipei, VFF reported.
VFF has invited qualified suppliers to provide medicines and medical materials for the national boys' U15 team's 2026 training camp.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh identified reaching the knockout stage as Vietnam U23's first objective at the 2026 Asian Games, VFF reported.
After Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sept. 13, Erling Haaland discussed the initial VAR ruling that allowed his 60th-minute goal. VAR judged Haaland onside and did not treat Enzo Fernandez’s attempt to play the ball as sufficient interference to disallow it.
Lamine Yamal said he deserved the 2026 Ballon d'Or, VnExpress reported, citing an excerpt from Universo Valdano.
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca accepted Phil Foden's red card but argued that Bruno Fernandes also deserved dismissal in the September 13 Manchester derby.
Malaysia's football association says FIFA has confirmed Brazil-born striker Bergson's eligibility after five years of continuous residence in the country.
Vietnam lost 2-1 to Taiwan in its Group E opener at the 20th Asian Games in Shizuoka on September 14, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam's women lost 2-1 to Chinese Taipei at the 2026 Asian Games, VFF reported. An improved second half did not produce an equaliser.
Tottenham remain goalless with two points after four Premier League games despite spending nearly $430 million over the summer, VnExpress reported.
The analysis records VAR’s initial rationale for allowing Erling Haaland’s goal in the Manchester derby on Sept. 13: semi-automated technology judged Haaland onside because of Patrick Dorgu’s foot position, while Enzo Fernandez did not touch the ball.
Hai Phong beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3-1 in the second round of the 2026–2027 LPBank V.League 1 season, according to VPF's match-report page.
Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 away to win their first four Premier League games, according to VnExpress. David Raya provided the turning point by saving Enzo Le Fee's second-half penalty.
VnExpress examines Manchester City's midfield rebuild after Rodri's move to Barcelona, highlighting Ayyoub Bouaddi, Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez.
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite playing with ten men from the first half. Phil Foden was sent off after an incident with Bruno Fernandes.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and provided an assist as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in La Liga's fifth round, according to VnExpress.
Vietnam U23 arrived in Nagoya on September 13 and settled into accommodation ahead of ASIAD 2026, VFF reports. Training was planned that afternoon.
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona beat Levante 4-2 in La Liga's fifth round. It was his third consecutive league brace, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam's women's team completed its final training session before the ASIAD 2026 opener against Chinese Taipei. VFF says the session took place in Shizuoka on September 13.
A VFF delegation met Thai Nguyen's football federation on September 13 to discuss youth development, grassroots football and future cooperation.
Mikel Arteta disputed Sunderland's penalty in Arsenal's 2-0 win, saying repeated viewings had not clarified it for him, VnExpress reports.
Vietnam's women's U17 team drew 6-6 with Shonan U18 in a three-period friendly in Japan on September 12, according to VFF's full match account.
VFF announced the final pairings for the 2026 HDBank National Futsal Cup in Notice No. 5, issued on September 13.
Coach Le Quang Trai called for explanations of VAR decisions after HAGL lost 3-1 to Hai Phong in Pleiku. He particularly disputed the cancellation of a late penalty.
Al Nassr extended their scoring run in domestic league matches to 94 games with a 1-1 draw against Al Khaleej on September 12, VnExpress reported. That surpassed River Plate and Benfica's mark of 93.
Cesc Fabregas identified Arsene Wenger as a major influence on his Como team after its Champions League win over RB Leipzig, VnExpress reports.
HAGL lost 3-1 to Hai Phong on a muddy Pleiku pitch after heavy rain on September 13. The conditions encouraged long balls and set-piece play.
Lionel Messi reached 99 goals for Inter Miami by scoring in a 2-2 draw with Nashville, VnExpress reports.
Jose Mourinho said Real Madrid could score seven in a match if they converted their chances, following a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, VnExpress reports.
Former players offered differing predictions before the September 13 Manchester derby, VnExpress reports. Gary Neville and Jaap Stam picked a 2-1 United win.
Marca interprets Kylian Mbappe's recent media appearances as an intensified push in the 2026 Ballon d'Or race. The Real Madrid forward has expressed confidence while acknowledging voters' freedom to choose their preferred player.
Vietnam's under-16 team is scheduled to assemble on September 12 under Hoang Anh Tuan for the 2026 CFA Team China tournament. The squad contains 34 players from clubs and youth academies.
Luis de la Fuente believes a Spanish player should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. In comments cited by Marca, the national coach praised Spain's player development and performances.
Ezra FC beat Shan United 3-2 in Yangon on September 11 to take a narrow lead in their ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup play-off. Binly Donsanouphit's late long-range strike settled the first leg.
UEFA's Technical Observer Group named its team of the opening Champions League matchday, recognizing Thibaut Courtois, Martin Ødegaard and Michael Olise among the standout performers.
The opening round of the 2026-27 Champions League ran from Tuesday to Thursday under the competition's exclusive-week arrangement. Spreading 18 matches over three days reduces simultaneous fixtures.
Injuries, selection assessments and registration timing explain the absence of several overseas-born players from Vietnam's under-23 Asian Games team, according to VnExpress. The report identifies separate circumstances rather than a policy excluding such players.
Vietnam's women's team arrived in Japan on September 11 after training in Suzhou, China, for the final stage of its Asian Games preparations. The squad landed in Nagoya before traveling to its base in Shizuoka.
Vietnam's under-17 women's team traveled to Gotemba in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture for a camp ahead of the 2027 Asian qualifiers. The squad departed on September 10 under coach Masahiko Okiyama.
Song Lam Nghe An goalkeeper Nguyen Bao Ngoc has joined Vietnam's under-23 Asian Games squad. He replaces Pham Dinh Hai, who is staying with his club for the National Cup because it is short of goalkeepers.
AFC thanked VFF and the local organizing committee following Group C qualifying for the 2027 U-20 Asian Cup in Phu Tho. VFF said the confederation praised preparations, operations and hospitality.
Ismail Kartal announced his resignation after Fenerbahçe's 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma on September 10, only for president Aziz Yıldırım to reject it immediately. Their successive statements left the coaching situation in the spotlight.
Hoang Quang Dung has been added to Vietnam's under-23 squad for the 2026 Asian Games, replacing the injured Nguyen Cong Phuong. VFF announced the change on September 11.
Nam Dinh lost 3-0 at Da Nang on September 11 after two straight red cards. Tran Van Kien was dismissed in the 15th minute, followed by Ezequiel Santos in the 51st after stepping on Vo Huu Viet Hoang's abdomen.
Como marked its Champions League debut with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on September 10. Cesc Fàbregas's side reached a new milestone after qualifying for European competition.
Ha Thi Phuong made her first appearance as an official at the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup on September 9, serving as assistant referee one for France versus Ecuador. VFF described it as an international career milestone.
Inter Miami and Chicago Fire drew 1-1 at Soldier Field in a match ending with an argument between Rodrigo De Paul and Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski opened the scoring before Casemiro headed in Lionel Messi's corner.
UEFA is marking players' first Champions League appearances with a Debut Patch from the 2026-27 season. Developed with Topps, the feature is incorporated into the Starball sleeve badge.
Lisandro Martínez brought humor to a CBS interview after Manchester United's 4-0 win over Sabah. Asked which studio pundit he most enjoyed watching as a player, he chose Thierry Henry and teased Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
Lamine Yamal reached 23 Champions League goal contributions before turning 20 after Barcelona's 5-1 win over Feyenoord. Citing Opta, VnExpress reports that his goal and two assists on September 9 took him past Kylian Mbappe's mark of 20.
Ten Vietnamese players were voted into the ASEAN Cup 2026 team of the tournament by fans, according to VFF. Thailand's Teerasak Poeiphimai was the only member of the eleven-player lineup from another national team.
Manchester United's return to the Champions League creates a greater need for rotation, according to a VnExpress analysis drawing on Sky Sports. After a comparatively light schedule last season, Michael Carrick's side faces a heavier sequence of matches across competitions.
Vietnam's 2026/27 First Division begins with 14 clubs and two direct promotion places, according to VPF. The opening round runs from September 11 to 13 amid club renaming, ownership transfers and relocations.
Jamie Carragher believes Erling Haaland could eventually reach 1,000 career goals after the striker scored twice in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League win over Porto. VnExpress reported the former defender's CBS Sports comments as a forecast about the Norwegian's future.
Thai Son Bac and Sahako each had seven points from three Group A matches in the 2026 HDBank National Futsal Cup, according to VFF's standings dated September 9. Thai Son Bac was listed first and Sahako second, both with two wins and a draw.
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Feyenoord 5-1 in the Champions League on September 9. Citing Marca, VnExpress reports that the Brazilian became the first Barca player to score in all five opening matches of a season across competitions.
Vietnam finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup after losing 0–1 to Malaysia on 5 October. Review all four results, Vietnam times and the separate group-stage summary.
Pedri says his family's attachment to Barcelona began with his grandfather and a restaurant in Tenerife. VnExpress presents the midfielder's recollections from The Players' Tribune, tracing his childhood support for Barca and his first days as a player there.
Carlo Ancelotti named eight uncapped players in Brazil's September 9 squad announcement as he begins refreshing the national team. Citing ESPN and Globo, VnExpress reports that six of the newcomers play domestically.
VFF is inviting qualified suppliers to submit quotations for medicines and medical supplies for the men's national and U16 teams' 2026 training camps. Its September 10 notice states that submissions will be accepted on September 11, 2026.
Inter Miami drew 1-1 with Chicago Fire at Soldier Field after Casemiro headed in a Lionel Messi corner. VnExpress reports that the Brazilian midfielder has scored in three consecutive matches.
Tan Hiep Hung Ho Chi Minh City secured the final semifinal place at the 2026 HDBank National Futsal Cup after the last Group B matches on September 10 at Lanh Binh Thang Gymnasium. According to VFF, Thai Son Nam finished first with seven points, ahead of Tan Hiep Hung on four.
Barcelona opened their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord at Camp Nou on September 9. Raphinha scored twice, while Lamine Yamal supplied a goal and two assists.
Harry Kane extended his Champions League scoring run to eight consecutive matches as Bayern Munich beat Bodo/Glimt 5-0 on September 10. The England striker contributed to the opening goal before scoring himself during a dominant second half at the Allianz Arena.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst described Barcelona as the world's strongest team at present after Feyenoord lost 5-1 at Camp Nou. VnExpress reported his comments following the September 9 match, in which he acknowledged that mistakes had proved costly.
VFF outlined its national teams' year-end plans at a media briefing on September 10, covering men's, women's, youth and futsal squads. The federation emphasized coordination with clubs as several teams face short preparation periods or injury-related absences.
Manchester United returned to the Champions League with a 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford. Four different scorers delivered an encouraging start to the league phase after two years away and allowed the hosts to rotate players before the Manchester derby.
VFF does not set a fixed limit on naturalized players selected for Vietnam's national team, vice-president Tran Anh Tu said. Speaking to the media on September 10, he said selection belongs to the head coach and should depend on suitability for the squad, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam have been placed in Group B with the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan in Division 1 of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, according to VFF. The invitational tournament takes place within the FIFA international window.
A family in Thai Nguyen received 32 million dong through the La lanh dum la rach charity programme. The VFF donated a signed Vietnam shirt that was awarded to the week's largest contributor.
At a southern refereeing course, 41 of 42 officials met the fitness requirements and every theory candidate passed. The VFF and VPF organised the training to align match-officiating practices for 2026-2027.
Nguyen Trong Dai is seeking work after injuries, discipline issues and family pressure disrupted his career. The former Vietnam U19 captain hopes to play amateur football, develop online sales and remain connected with the sport.
Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to acquire all shares in Deportivo Eldense, but due diligence and approvals remain. If completed, he would become sole owner of the Spanish second-tier club.
ASEAN United confirmed Jackson’s 5 September departure. Emerson Pereira and Zoran Mijanović will lead the Shopee Cup champions temporarily.
