Hot Vietnam football news today, June 19: Coach Kim Sang Sik will not lead the Olympic Vietnam team at the ASIAD.

Today's Vietnam football buzz, June 19: Kim Sang Sik will not be in charge of the Olympic Vietnam team for the ASIAD.

Coach Kim Sang Sik will not directly manage the team at the 20th ASIAD.

The Olympic Vietnam team competing at the 20th ASIAD in Japan will be rejuvenated with a focus on the 2027 SEA Games. Therefore, Head Coach Kim Sang Sik will not personally lead the squad in this tournament.

Speaking to the media, VFF Vice President Tran Anh Tu revealed that the federation has reported the composition of the Olympic Vietnam team for the 2026 ASIAD to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Sports Administration.

"The team will consist of players from the age group that will compete at the 2027 SEA Games, preparing for that tournament in Malaysia next year. Our goal at the ASIAD is to advance as far as possible, as this is a valuable opportunity for young players to gain international experience.

Coach Kim Sang Sik will be busy with duties for the Vietnam national team. Therefore, he will appoint an assistant to lead the Olympic team at the ASIAD, similar to how Coach Dinh Hong Vinh was previously assigned to oversee the youth teams," Tran Anh Tu stated.

The 20th ASIAD will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 6, 2026. The men's football event will begin before the opening ceremony.

Indonesian media surprised by the height of the Vietnam national team.

The list of 28 players called up by Coach Kim Sang Sik for the 2026 ASEAN Cup is attracting special attention from Indonesian media.

Bola Sports reported that the Indonesian team should pay close attention to the physical changes in the Vietnamese squad. According to their statistics, 15 out of 28 Vietnamese players are 1.80 meters tall or taller.

Bola Sports considers this figure surprising for a Southeast Asian team and particularly impressive for the Vietnam national team.

In the goalkeeper position, the trio of Tran Trung Kien (1.91m), Patrik Le Giang (1.88m), and Dang Van Lam (1.88m) have an average height of nearly 1.89m, which is seen as a significant advantage in aerial duels and controlling the penalty area.

At the 2026 ASEAN Cup, the Vietnam national team is placed in Group A alongside Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Timor Leste.

Hai Phong bids farewell to a series of players.

Hai Phong FC has begun its squad rebuilding process after the 2025/26 season by parting ways with 12 members.

Among those leaving Lach Tray Stadium are familiar names such as Trieu Viet Hung, Bui Tien Dung, Dam Tien Dung, and Nguyen Xuan Nam. Most of them were regulars in the port city team's lineup in the V.League.

On their official website, Hai Phong FC expressed gratitude to the departing players:

"Some encounters inevitably come to a farewell. Thank you to the players who have accompanied Hai Phong FC through a journey full of effort, dedication, and memorable moments.

We wish you all steady steps on the road ahead, continuing to pursue your passions and achieving even more success. Hai Phong FC will always cherish what we have experienced together."