Australian press admitted surprise at the 1-2 comeback loss of their team against Vietnam U17.

Vietnam U17 has only one day of rest before the Southeast Asia U17 2026 final, while Malaysia benefits more from easily defeating Laos U17 and conserving considerable stamina.

Midfielder Stefan Mauk (Hanoi Police Club) drew attention by expressing strong impressions about the construction speed of stadiums in Vietnam, stating that the progress of PVF Stadium construction is even faster than completing a house in Australia.

Having made his mark with a brace against Dortmund's youth team, Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc is gradually being recognized as a promising talent in Vietnamese football, thanks to his remarkable journey in the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship.

Malaysian media is vigorously urging the young players to reclaim the "debt" from the heavy 0-4 loss in the group stage, while also hoping the home team will end their seven-year title drought.

Two FIFA referees from Malaysia continue to be invited to officiate in Round 20 of V-League 2025/26, where the championship race and relegation battle are entering their most tense phase.

The highlight of Round 16 in the First Division will be the major clash between the top-ranked Dong Nai team and the third-ranked Quy Nhon United.

The 2-1 victory in the semifinals of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship helped Vietnam U17 become the team that has defeated Australia the most times in the tournament's history, with three wins.

Indonesian press highlighted Australia U17's "perfect" record after the group stage, but that precisely set the stage for Vietnam's young players' impressive victory in the ASEAN U17 semifinals.

After successfully returning to the pitch in Ligue 1 with Monaco, Paul Pogba recently spoke with former teammate Rio Ferdinand, discussing his complex relationship with former Manchester United manager José Mourinho. Despite their public conflicts, he still described the Portuguese "Special One" as a very interesting person, seemingly intending to reconcile.