Hot Football News Noon 25/7: Hoang Hen and Dinh Bac Attract Attention After Vietnam National Team Victory

Hoang Hen charms fans with a tender moment next to his spouse following the national team's triumph, Dinh Bac gets flooded with compliments from Thai newspapers, Argentina addresses the World Cup final dispute, MU thrashes Rosenborg, and a batch of eye-catching transfer updates.

Heartwarming Moment of Hoang Hen Goes Viral

Not only shining with a brace that helped Vietnam secure a convincing win, Do Hoang Hen also made fans melt with a sweet moment by his wife's side after the match. Right after leaving the pitch, the 1994-born striker approached the stands to share his joy with his spouse. They exchanged affectionate glances, held hands, and tenderly caressed each other's cheeks through the barrier. The scene lasted only a few seconds but quickly spread across social media, earning much praise from fans. Alongside his impressive on-field performance, this off-field moment further endeared Hoang Hen to supporters, showing that family is always a crucial spiritual pillar behind his success.

Thai Media Praises Dinh Bac

Dinh Bac became the center of attention after the victory 7-0 of Vietnam over Timor-Leste, as he scored a hat-trick in his first AFF Cup 2026 appearance. The three goals not only earned the 22-year-old striker the Man of the Match title but also made him the first player to net a hat-trick in this year's tournament.

The brilliant display by the CAHN forward also received widespread acclaim from Thai media. The outlet Krian Buriram praised Dinh Bac for possessing all the qualities of a modern striker, from movement, dribbling to finishing, and added that he would develop even further if given the opportunity to play abroad in the future.

Argentina Speaks Out

Following the loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, a section of Argentine fans initiated a petition demanding FIFA replay the match, claiming that referee Slavko Vincic officiated unfairly. The petition quickly gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures and raised various allegations, but so far there is no evidence proving any match-fixing or bribery by the referee or FIFA.

Amid the wave of controversy, President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) Claudio Tapia urged fans to accept the defeat, affirming that Spain deserved the title and expressing pride in what the Argentine team had contributed throughout the 2026 World Cup journey.

Young Star Shines, MU Dominates

MU secured their first victory of the pre-season by defeating Rosenborg 5-0 away from home. Michael Carrick's side overwhelmed the opponent with goals from Shea Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee, Jacob Devaney, Harry Amass, and Ethan Williams. Notably, three of the five scorers are under 20, highlighting the growth of academy talents.

Alongside the impressive performances from young players, new signings and key figures like Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, and Patrick Dorgu also left their mark. This emphatic win provides a positive signal for MU ahead of the new season and gives Carrick more insight into the squad's depth.

Transfer News

MU is reportedly looking to sign Tyler Adams from Bournemouth for around 35 million Pounds to strengthen the midfield under Michael Carrick. Meanwhile, Real Madrid had a bid worth 85.4 million Pounds rejected by RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande and may need to pay around 100 million Pounds if they want to secure the Ivory Coast star.

In other developments, Man City has surprisingly included Chelsea's Pedro Neto on their list of replacements for Savinho if the Brazilian joins Tottenham. Real Madrid has also revived plans to sign Rodri from Man City, while the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is reportedly set to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the new head coach of the national team after the 2030 World Cup.