Hot Vietnamese football news today 31/7: Vietnam national team faces Singapore; Pedro Henrique leaves The Cong Viettel

Hot Vietnamese football news today 31/7: Vietnam national team faces Singapore; Pedro Henrique leaves The Cong Viettel.

Vietnam national team meets Singapore

The Vietnam national team has completed its official training session at My Dinh National Stadium, wrapping up the final preparations before hosting Singapore in Group A of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

This marks the first time in nearly two years that coach Kim Sang Sik and his players have returned to train and compete at My Dinh Stadium.

The training atmosphere was positive as the players showed excitement upon reuniting with the familiar pitch. The coaching staff implemented drills to refine gameplay, group coordination, transition plays, and reviewed tactical options for the match against the group leaders.

On a positive note, all 25 players were present in full. Striker Nguyen Tai Loc also returned to normal training after recovering from an injury, giving coach Kim Sang Sik nearly his strongest squad available.

The goal for coach Kim Sang Sik and his team is to secure all three points against Singapore, gaining an advantage in the race for the semi-finals before their away match against Indonesia in the next round.

Pedro Henrique bids farewell to The Cong Viettel

Striker Pedro Henrique has written a farewell letter to The Cong Viettel after more than two years with the club.

"After 2 years and 7 months, it is time for me to say goodbye to the club, which placed its trust in me and gave me the chance to experience unforgettable moments. I am deeply grateful for all the doors that opened during this journey. I also want to extend a special thanks to the company Valdir de Sousa, which helped make this opportunity a reality. Without that faith, none of the wonderful things I experienced would have happened.

This is a period I will always cherish. I have grown as a player, as a professional, and above all, as a person. I am proud of everything we have built together. Leaving here, I feel I have accomplished the goals I set, and that will always be an honor I carry with me for life.

I would like to thank the management, coaching staff, employees, doctors, physiotherapists, those in charge of the dressing room, and everyone who quietly contributed every day to keep the club running. I am also grateful to every teammate who shared with me the training sessions, matches, victories, and difficult moments," Pedro wrote in his farewell letter.

Two teams set for the final of the National Beach Football Championship

The 2026 National Beach Football Championship has determined the two teams that will compete in the final. Da Nang and Hue Time Square are the outstanding names to vie for the championship title.

In the first semi-final, Da Nang continued to show the strength of a top contender by defeating Tai Nguyen Quy Nhon with a decisive 5-1 score. The central region representative completely controlled the game, maintained constant pressure, and effectively capitalized on scoring opportunities.

The match between Hue Time Square and Tay Ninh was thrilling until the final minutes. The two teams delivered an exciting back-and-forth scoring battle, ending in a 4-4 draw after three regular periods.

Extra time brought no additional goals, forcing the match to be decided by a penalty shootout. From the 9-meter mark, Hue Time Square showed greater composure, winning 4-3 to secure the remaining spot in the final.

The final of the 2026 National Beach Football Championship will be a showdown between Da Nang and Hue Time Square.