Italy marches to Zenica to play the final playoff match for the 2026 World Cup with excitement and determination, but they harbor a creeping fear named Edin Dzeko, a former friend who has now become a potential threat.

Written by Han Bing. On March 6th last year, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Neymar's return to the Seleção after 17 months. At that time, Neymar seemed to see his last chance to prove himself with the World Cup trophy. However, just 9 days later, he was forced to withdraw due to injury. This "last dance king" of Samba football still could not escape the curse of injuries.

Goalkeeper Ho Van Y is included in the 15-player roster of Vietnam's national futsal team for the 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal Championship.

Doan Van Hau made notable remarks before the match against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, affirming the goal of winning with the Vietnam national team and giving his utmost after just returning to the squad.

Coach Kim Sang Sik and Doan Van Hau demonstrate high determination, aiming for victory against Malaysia even though the match no longer holds much significance in terms of points.

Coach Kim Sang Sik believes AFC's ruling gives the Vietnam team additional motivation for the return match against Malaysia.

Midfielders Nguyen Hoang Duc and Nguyen Quang Hai, who have previously scored against the Malaysian national team, will participate in the match at Thien Truong Stadium on March 31.

The statements from Malaysia's coach during the press conference show respect for the current strength of Vietnam's national team, while also reflecting caution ahead of the important clash on March 31.

Before the rematch with Vietnam, Dion Cools openly expressed his ambition to score, aiming to recreate the impact he made in the controversial "4-0 victory" from before.

Coach Kim Sang Sik stated that Malaysia is missing 7 naturalized players, while the Vietnamese team is without Dinh Bac, yet remains confident in aiming for victory.