Vietnam football hot news today, April 24: Foreign referees appear in round 20 of V-League; Malaysia U17 determined to defeat Vietnam U17.

Round 20 promises to be explosive with a series of key matches, with the spotlight on the showdown between Ninh Bình and Hanoi FC at the ancient capital Hoa Lư. With only 7 rounds remaining in the season, every slip-up could determine both the championship race and the relegation battle.

On April 24 Beijing time, the first round of the Snooker World Championship main event concluded. In the final match, Australian "gun" Robertson defeated Chinese player Pang Junxu 10-6, securing the last ticket to the quarterfinals and boarding the final train. Thus, all 16 quarterfinalists are now determined: the "75 Three Legends," the "80 Five Tigers," and two standout players from the post-90s generation are all prominently listed. China secured only four spots. The quarterfinals feature two key showdowns: Rocket O'Sullivan

2026 is a World Cup year, with the top five leagues nearing their conclusion and the World Cup approaching. During the crucial championship sprint, many star players have suffered severe season-ending injuries. The two Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona, announced season-ending injuries for three key players within one day. Barcelona officially announced: Yamal has suffered a thigh biceps femoris injury, ending his season. He will undergo conservative treatment to hopefully recover in time for the World Cup!

How will Manchester United rebuild their midfield lineup this summer? It is certain that the club is determined to truly compete for the title next season, and will therefore bring in at least two strong new midfield players. Manchester United lost to Leeds at home last week, then won away at Chelsea, but the team hasn't substantially improved; deciding match outcomes relied more on "luck." These two matches indeed highlight the urgent need for squad reform in the summer window.

Chanh Hung - Thai Son Nam secured a heavy 22-0 victory over Phu Lam Vietnam Germany University, but the most memorable moment was the losing team happily requesting signatures and taking photos with national team players.

On April 24, Beijing time, ESPN reporter Goodwill reported that if the New York Knicks underperform in this season's playoffs, the team might reassess the future of center Karl-Anthony Towns. "Executives across the league widely believe that Towns would be a crucial trade piece for the Knicks if they aim to challenge the Eastern Conference favorite Boston Celtics.

On April 24 Beijing time, a 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey series Michael Jordan autographed trading card, embedded with a jersey patch from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, was sold through a private transaction by Goldin Auctions, achieving a final price of $4.25 million, setting a new historical record for the highest sale price of a single Jordan trading card.

On April 24 Beijing time, renowned American media BleacherReport published an article discussing Durant. The media stated that Durant is undoubtedly one of the greatest scorers in history, but public skepticism about his career achievements is growing. If he loses in this playoff series to 41-year-old LeBron James and a Lakers team missing its top two scorers, Durant's already criticized reputation could suffer a devastating blow.

On April 24 Beijing time, the Thunder officially announced today: Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will undergo weekly evaluation and review. Although Williams is highly unlikely to play in the team's first-round series against the Suns, the good news is that a Grade 1 strain is the mildest level of this injury, far less severe than Grade 2 (partial tear) and Grade 3 (complete tear), and the recovery period is relatively shorter.