Hot football news on the morning of June 1: V-League goes down to the wire, Arsenal celebrate

Xuan Son scores a hat-trick before joining the national team, the V-League relegation battle goes down to the final minute, Arsenal celebrate with 800,000 fans, and the future of stars like Onana and Maguire faces major crossroads in summer 2026.

Xuan Son shines before joining the national team

In a match with little left at stake in terms of points, Nam Dinh still showed a lively performance, defeating SLNA 3-0 in round 25 of the V-League. The main character was none other than Xuan Son, who scored a classy hat-trick. The Brazilian-born striker opened the scoring with a technical header, before thrilling the crowd with a spectacular bicycle kick to make it 2-0. In the second half, Xuan Son completed his outstanding performance after a great assist from Tuan Anh.

The hat-trick not only ended the Nam Dinh striker's six-match goal drought, but also served as a strong statement ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup. Xuan Son's timely return is certainly a reassuring sign for coach Kim Sang-sik regarding Vietnam's attacking line.

SHB Da Nang makes things difficult for themselves

Carrying the pressure to win into the match at Ha Tinh, SHB Da Nang could only leave with one point after a disappointing 0-0 draw in round 25 of the 2025/26 V-League. In a tight game with few chances, the "Han River team" failed to seize the moment to create a turning point in the relegation race. The best opportunity fell to Makaric in the 73rd minute, but the striker could not beat goalkeeper Thanh Tung in a one-on-one situation.

While Ha Tinh had already achieved their objective early on, SHB Da Nang let a golden opportunity slip away to pull away from their rivals. Only managing one point at a crucial moment, coach Le Duc Tuan's team are putting themselves in a difficult position ahead of the final round of the season.

The V-League relegation race goes down to the wire

The 2025/26 V-League is witnessing one of the most dramatic relegation battles in history as SHB Da Nang, Becamex TP.HCM, and PVF-CAND all enter the final round with 21 points each. The difference between survival, a play-off spot, and relegation will be decided in the last 90 minutes of the season.

SHB Da Nang hold the biggest advantage due to a better goal difference, while PVF-CAND must beat SLNA and hope their rivals slip up if they want to save themselves. Just one goal, one moment, or one mistake could completely change the situation.

On June 7, three matches kicking off simultaneously will decide who stays in the V-League and who must say goodbye to Vietnam's top-flight football for next season.

Arsenal celebrate, 800,000 fans "paint London red,"

North London experienced an unprecedented celebration as around 800,000 fans flooded the streets to celebrate Arsenal's Premier League title. Just 24 hours after the pain of defeat in the Champions League final, Mikel Arteta's side quickly set aside their regrets to join an emotional victory parade.

Red flares covered the streets, turning London into an Arsenal sea of color. On the open-top bus, the stars danced and sang along with the fans, while Declan Rice caused a stir by joking about his own team with the chant "It's a set piece again, ole ole." The climax came when the championship trophy was raised amid endless cheers. After 22 years of waiting, Arsenal finally had a celebration worthy of generations of Gunners fans.

Vietnamese-origin star worth €40 million heads to the 2026 World Cup

Algeria brings a deep squad to the 2026 World Cup, combining experience and youth. The main focus is on Ibrahim Maza, a talent born in 2005 who plays for Bayer Leverkusen and is valued at €40 million. Although of German, Algerian, and Vietnamese descent, Maza chose to represent Algeria and is seen as a major hope for North African football.

Alongside him, captain Riyad Mahrez and stars like Amine Gouiri and Mohamed Amoura promise to form a formidable attack. After 12 years away, Algeria returns to the World Cup with ambitions not just to participate, but to create surprises on football's biggest stage.

Is Onana's return to Man United over?

Andre Onana's future at Manchester United is more uncertain than ever. After two turbulent seasons and a loan spell at Trabzonspor, the Cameroonian goalkeeper is reportedly unlikely to regain the number one spot at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, young talent Senne Lammens has seized his chance perfectly, helping United return to the Champions League.

Former United star Eric Djemba-Djemba even believes Onana should leave this summer rather than accept a backup role. With a contract running until 2028 but trust already eroded, Onana's journey at United seems to be nearing its end.

Maguire unexpectedly on Inter's radar

Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United is now in question, as Italian media reveal he has been offered to Inter Milan during the summer 2026 transfer window. Despite recently extending his contract until 2027, the 33-year-old center-back still lacks a truly secure position at Old Trafford after several seasons of pressure and criticism.

Inter are said to need to add experience to their defense as several key players may leave, and Maguire emerges as a viable option. If the deal materializes, it could be a chance for the former United captain to revive his career in Serie A, similar to other English players who succeeded after leaving the Premier League for new challenges.