Sports Hot News Morning March 30: Two Vietnamese volleyball wing spikers nearing the end of their overseas journey

Sports Hot News Morning March 30: Ly Thi Luyen and Bich Thuy make a breakthrough by competing abroad; Tottenham wants to replace Tudor with De Zerbi...

Two Vietnamese volleyball wing spikers enter a crucial phase as they go abroad

Vietnam's top two wing spikers, Ly Thi Luyen and Tran Thi Bich Thuy, are preparing to conclude their overseas playing season before the 2026 National Championship kicks off on April 6. Ly Thi Luyen will compete in the Thai League final with Nakhon Ratchasima on April 4, while Bich Thuy and Okayama Seagulls face Ageo Medics on April 4-5. It is currently unclear whether both will be able to join HCĐG Lao Cai in time. Ly Thi Luyen has a chance to win the championship in Thailand, while Bich Thuy aims to help Okayama improve their performance.

In Japan, Bich Thuy made a strong impression by scoring 22 points against Hisamitsu Springs last weekend, achieving a 50% attack efficiency and becoming the main scoring point. Although the team lost 1-3, she was still a major highlight, with a total of 249 points after 25 matches.

Overall, Bich Thuy scored 249 points in 25 matches for Okayama Club. This is an impressive achievement for Bich Thuy in her first overseas trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, as Okayama is among the lower-half teams in the Japanese National Championship standings.

Meanwhile, Ly Thi Luyen contributed to helping Nakhon Ratchasima reach the Thai League final, demonstrating effectiveness in blocking ability. If they return as planned, this duo promises to significantly boost HCĐG Lao Cai's strength.

Tottenham wants to replace Tudor with De Zerbi

Tottenham is targeting Roberto De Zerbi as the top choice to replace Igor Tudor after this coach left his position following a 0-3 defeat to Nottingham Forest, leaving the team just one point above the relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur's leadership is ready to offer a "significant survival bonus" along with contract fees to persuade De Zerbi to take over immediately, even though he wants to wait until summer. In the context of the club's crisis, Spurs hope that a long-term project and attractive terms will change De Zerbi's decision.

If unsuccessful, they consider Sean Dyche as a short-term option, despite complications regarding contract duration. Mauricio Pochettino is almost not feasible as he is coaching the US national team. Spurs need to appoint a new coach soon before the match against Sunderland to end a 13-match winless streak.

Beckham praises Carrick

David Beckham considers Michael Carrick the best Manchester United manager in the past 10 years, thanks to bringing rare stability to Old Trafford. Since replacing Ruben Amorim in January, Carrick has helped the team win 7 out of 10 Premier League matches, averaging 2.3 points per match, far surpassing his predecessor's record.

"Yes, I must admit that the past few months have become much more pleasant compared to the last 10 years, honestly speaking. That period was truly very difficult. But I think Michael has experience. He brings calmness to the club. He understands the team, understands the players, knows how United plays football and how United should compete," Beckham stated.

"I have always liked Michael as a manager. When you look at him, you see calmness. On the sidelines, he exudes a demeanor, I'm not sure if the word 'gentlemanly' is entirely accurate, but there is truly a sophistication in his expression, whether in celebration or in anger. All of that is very important for a commander. I think the way he binds the team together is something extraordinary. As a United fan, that is exactly what we need," Beckham continued.

Manchester City striker buys a new car

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has spent £400,000 to acquire the extremely rare Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Virgil Abloh, raising the total value of his car collection to around £10 million. This model has only 150 units globally, developed with the late designer Virgil Abloh, former artistic director of Louis Vuitton.

The limousine features a unique two-tone design, interior adorned with Abloh logos, and many personalized details. The car uses a 6.0L V12 biturbo engine, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h and accelerating 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.

Despite its very high price, the car still does not equal one week of Haaland's salary (£500,000/week). His collection also includes luxury models like the Aston Martin DBX707, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and Porsche 911 GT3.

Declan Lambert: "Malaysian national team plays for national pride"

Winger Declan Lambert stated that Malaysia will play for national pride when facing the Vietnamese national team in the final match of Group F in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. "Harimau Malaya" has lost its chance to advance after being deducted points by the Asian Football Confederation for violating regulations on using ineligible players.

Nevertheless, Lambert affirmed that the whole team maintains a serious competitive spirit and training to prove their competitiveness, while also expressing the pride of Malaysians. He admitted that being eliminated is hard to accept, but the match against Vietnam still holds significant meaning.

"It's hard to accept (being eliminated), but this is still an important match for us to prove that we can still compete and win this even though we've been eliminated. At the same time, it's also a way to show the pride of Malaysians," Lambert stated.

Fan dies at stadium hosting World Cup 2026

A fan died at the Banorte Stadium (formerly Azteca Stadium) just before the 2026 World Cup. The incident occurred when the stadium hosted a friendly match between the Mexican national team and the Portuguese national team, seen as an operational test ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

According to authorities, the victim was intoxicated and attempted to climb outside the second-tier box seating area to jump to the first tier, but fell to the ground floor and died. This stadium is being urgently upgraded to meet the schedule and is expected to host the World Cup opening ceremony on June 11. At that time, it will become the first stadium in history to host matches in three different World Cup editions.

Banorte Stadium is scheduled to host 5 matches in the 2026 World Cup, including 2 group stage matches for the Mexican national team.

CAF changes regulations after scandal at AFCON final

The Confederation of African Football announced it will amend statutes and regulations following the scandal at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final to prevent recurrence of chaos. President Patrice Motsepe stated reforms will strengthen trust in referees, VAR, and the disciplinary system, but details have not been disclosed.

The crisis erupted when CAF stripped the championship title from the Senegal national team after the final match with the Morocco national team. Senegal had left the field protesting a controversial penalty, then returned to win 1-0, but was still ruled defeated. This decision faced strong public criticism and is being appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

CAF admitted facing a crisis of trust, while cooperating with FIFA to improve referee quality and governance. If Senegal wins the appeal, CAF's credibility will suffer another heavy blow.