Head coach Cristiano Roland expressed satisfaction with Vietnam U17's performance in the 2-1 semifinal victory over Australia, while noting the changes in Malaysia U17, their opponent in the final scheduled for 19:30 on April 24.

From the position of a "challenger," Vietnam U17 has risen to become a convincing contender for the championship at the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship. The comeback victory over Australia U17 in the semifinal is not only a professional milestone but also demonstrates that this generation of players deserves trust.

Vietnam football hot news today April 23: 9 players suspended in V-League round 20; Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem will lead Ninh Binh Club.

In the early hours of April 23, relegation zone team Burnley hosted Manchester City at home. In this match, Haaland scored within 5 minutes and later hit the post with another shot. Ultimately, Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 away victory. Manchester City's points tied with Arsenal, and under equal points and equal goal difference, they temporarily overtook Arsenal to top the standings due to having three more goals. Burnley was relegated to the Championship four rounds early, becoming the second team to be relegated this season after Wolves.

On April 23 Beijing time, the 34th round of the Premier League kicked off in a heated fashion. Three matches have concluded so far: Brighton crushed Chelsea 3-0, Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Leeds United after a heartbreaking late equalizer, and the struggling underdog Burnley lost 0-1 to powerhouse Manchester City. Consequently, the Premier League standings were thrown into turmoil overnight. Manchester City overtook Arsenal to claim the top spot based on goal difference, Arsenal dropped to second, Brighton moved up to sixth, Bournemouth sits seventh, and Chelsea...

If Manchester United players were to choose, most in the dressing room would vote to appoint Carrick permanently. They like his management style, enjoy his training sessions, and feel the coaching team led by former England assistant Steve Holland is well-organized. However, player approval does not guarantee Carrick the permanent manager position. Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not fully appreciate Carrick.

Svay Rieng Club and Bangkok United ended in a draw in the postponed group stage match of the Shopee Cup 2025/26 on April 22 evening.

Coach Cristiano Roland expresses caution in his assessment of Malaysia U17 ahead of the Southeast Asia U17 Championship 2026 final, despite Vietnam U17 having defeated this opponent twice with significant scores in the group stage.

On April 23 Beijing time, Spurs interior player Wembanyama fell heavily during the second quarter of Game 2 against the Trail Blazers yesterday and was subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. Fortunately, there are currently no signs indicating other accompanying injuries. According to San Antonio Express reporter Mike Finger, head coach Mitch Johnson confirmed this situation in the post-game media interview, and two team staff members also verified it.

On April 23 Beijing time, the NBA officially announced that Spurs player Keldon Johnson has been named the Sixth Man of the Year. He defeated the Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the Nuggets' Tim Hardaway Jr. to claim the award. The Spurs have now secured two major awards; previously, Victor Wembanyama was unanimously selected as the Defensive Player of the Year. Johnson received 63 first-place votes, totaling 404 points.