Breaking football news from Vietnam on July 25: Dinh Bac gets a maximum rating; SHB Da Nang signs an ex-Atletico Madrid forward

Lào vs Thailand, Group B ASEAN Cup 2026: All Thai fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of the "War Elephants" in their opening match of the ASEAN Cup 2026 under the guidance of Coach Anthony Hudson.

Dinh Bac made an unforgettable debut at the 2026 ASEAN Cup, scoring three goals and playing a key role in Vietnam's 7-0 victory over Timor-Leste in the Group A opener.

In Trondheim, Norway, where seagulls circled overhead, Manchester United thrashed Rosenborg 5-0 to claim their first summer friendly win. Although the Norwegian top flight is currently in full swing, Rosenborg is no longer the dominant force it once was in Norwegian football. They sit just three points above the relegation zone and have a crucial relegation battle on Monday against Fredrikstad, who are one point behind. Therefore, the team was unlikely to invest much energy in this commercial match against United.

Following an outstanding performance at the 2026 World Cup and the deepening of the summer transfer window, 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yang Diomande from RB Leipzig has become the hottest topic in European football this summer. However, in the battle for this talented star, the checkbooks of the big clubs have seemingly failed to open the door of the Bundesliga team. According to the latest report from journalist Jacobs, Leipzig has set a price for Diomande as high as approximately 1.

The Vietnam national team made an outstanding debut at the ASEAN Cup 2026, defeating Timor-Leste 7-0 at Daikin Chonburi Stadium in Chonburi Province (Thailand), thereby asserting their status as the defending champions in the first match of Group A.

Coach Kim Sang Sik confirmed that the Vietnam national team had thoroughly prepared for the opening match of the 2026 Asean Cup, and the 7-0 win was a well-deserved outcome of the players' efforts.

Vietnam easily defeated Timor Leste 7-0 in their opening match of the ASEAN Cup 2026. This is a good warm-up for Coach Kim Sang-sik's players. A standout performance from Dinh Bac and Hoang Hen.

Singapore had a dramatic start in Group A of the ASEAN Cup 2026, defeating host Cambodia 2-1 with a decisive goal in the 90+12 minute, thereby securing all three points and gaining an advantage in the race for a semifinal spot.

According to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Jakarta, on the eve of the ASEAN Cup 2026, Indonesia national team head coach John Herdman gave an interview to the press, in which he spoke highly of the Vietnam national team.