Although they narrowly avoided relegation in the playoff match last season, SHB Da Nang seems to have not learned from that experience. As the 2025/26 season enters its decisive phase, the Han River-based team is once again sinking deep at the bottom of the standings. Trust remains placed in coach Le Duc Tuan, but time and opportunities are running out.

Nottingham Forest creates a shock by defeating Porto to advance to the European cup semifinals after more than 40 years, in an emotionally charged match filled with twists and injuries.

With all second-leg matches of the Europa League and Europa Conference League quarter-finals concluded, the semi-finalists for all three European competitions have been determined. This exposes the final embarrassment for Serie A and Italian football, highlighting their overall backwardness and passive state. Meanwhile, the Premier League once again demonstrates its strength as the top league, with four teams advancing to the semi-finals across the three competitions—double the number of any other league.

Vietnam U17 demonstrated overwhelming strength by crushing Timor-Leste U17 10-0, thereby advancing closer to a ticket to the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 semifinals. After the match, coach Cristiano Roland expressed satisfaction with his students' performance and competitive spirit.

The 1-0 win against Indonesia not only gave Malaysia U17 their first points in the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship but also prompted coach Muhammad Shukor to specifically mention Vietnam U17.

Real Madrid may soon part ways with manager Alvaro Arbeloa, and three candidates have come into focus for the Royal Spanish club's next head coach position.

Arsenal is facing worries about the squad situation as four stars are dealing with injury issues before the extremely important away trip to Man City's stadium in the Premier League, with Bukayo Saka's case being the most notable.

Vietnam Football Hot News Today April 17: Assistant Coach Park Hang Seo Leads Ninh Bình; Nam Định Club Extends Contracts with Three Key Players.

This weekend's round can be considered a pivotal moment for both ends of the standings. With only 8 rounds remaining until the season ends, each match is no longer just about 3 points, but rather a decisive factor in both the championship race and the relegation battle.

The Europa League quarter-finals concluded with two Premier League clubs, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, securing advancement. However, these two teams will face each other in the semifinals.