Lê Trung Vinh, born in 2003 in Chicago to Vietnamese parents, has dedicated many years to training at the Barcelona Residency Academy USA, the football academy associated with FC Barcelona in the United States. Following his time there, he played for youth teams at various clubs including Chicago Magic and Houston FC. Lê Trung Vinh was also a member of the U19 MLS team that reached the semifinals of the U19 national championship in the United States.
In March 2023, Lê Trung Vinh joined the Ho Chi Minh City FC. However, the Vietnamese-American midfielder had limited opportunities to play, only being registered for the National Cup. By mid-2024, he transferred to U21 HAGL in the 2024 National U21 Championship upon the recommendation of coach Vũ Tiến Thành, performing well and helping the team clinch the championship title.
After that, Lê Trung Vinh signed a one-year contract with Đồng Tháp FC to compete in the 2024/2025 National First Division. Unfortunately, after just three matches with the team from the Mekong Delta, the 2003-born player requested an early termination of his contract to return to the United States with his family.
SEA Games 33 to be a Chance for Redemption Against Vietnam The upcoming SEA Games 33 in 2025 is expected to be a fiercely competitive tournament, with Thailand and Indonesia aiming to reclaim their positions after losing to Vietnam in the 2024 ASEAN Cup. Dương Vũ Lâm, former Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), believes that while the U22 Vietnam team has great potential, they will face significant challenges from these two strong regional rivals.
According to Dương Vũ Lâm, Vietnam’s triumph over Thailand and Indonesia in the AFF Cup has fueled their determination. “SEA Games 33 will be an opportunity for them to get revenge, but if U22 Vietnam prepares well, we have a chance to defend our title,” he stated. Beyond the SEA Games, 2025 will also be a pivotal year for Vietnamese football as they set their sights on further goals such as the 2027 Asian Cup and the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
Arsenal Sets High Demands for Real Madrid’s Pursuit of Saliba According to The Mirror, Arsenal is willing to let William Saliba join Real Madrid only if the Spanish club meets a record fee for a defender. Saliba has emerged as a top target for “Los Blancos” after showcasing impressive form at Arsenal.
The French defender’s contract with the “Gunners” runs until 2027, and Arsenal is not keen on selling their star player for a low price. The current record transfer fee for a defender is £78.3 million, set by Harry Maguire, and Arsenal expects a similar amount if they were to let Saliba go.
Liverpool Faces Long-Term Loss of Joe Gomez Coach Arne Slot deployed a ‘B’ team with Joe Gomez as one of the most experienced players in the FA Cup fourth-round match against Plymouth. Unfortunately for Liverpool, the 27-year-old defender suffered a serious injury and had to leave the field just 10 minutes into the game.
British media reports indicate that Gomez has likely sustained a hamstring injury, which could sideline him for several months. After a collision with an opponent, Gomez felt unwell and requested to be substituted. He informed Coach Arne Slot that the injury could worsen if he attempted another sprint.
Updating Gomez’s condition, the Dutch coach stated: “I’m not too sure since I haven’t had time to ask him in detail. But clearly, it was a difficult and uncertain moment. Gomez told me that he was worried things would get worse if he tried to sprint one more time.”
Former Teammate Admits Affair with Icardi’s Wife Keita Balde and Mauro Icardi were once teammates at Inter Milan and FC Barcelona’s youth team. However, they may now be rivals after Balde revealed that he had an affair with Wanda Nara while she was still married to Icardi.
Balde publicly discussed the affair on the television show Verissimo, stating, “It was the biggest mistake of my life to betray the love of my life (referring to his wife, Simona Guatieri). But I think it was just a fleeting moment with Wanda Nara, so calling it betrayal feels a bit harsh.”
Balde revealed this story in hopes of mending his relationship with his wife Simona Guatieri. Currently, his wife has filed for divorce, but the Sivasspor striker does not want to part ways with the mother of his two children.