Hot Vietnamese football news today 26/6: Tai Loc is shy about speaking Vietnamese; Thai Nguyen T&T staged a comeback to secure victory.

Latest Vietnamese football updates on 26/6: Naturalized forward Tai Loc feels uneasy speaking Vietnamese; Thai Nguyen T&T mounted a comeback to claim victory.

Naturalized striker Tai Loc is reluctant to speak Vietnamese.

Naturalized player Nguyen Tai Loc feels happy and proud to be called up to the Vietnam national team for the first time.

He stated that he is working hard to integrate with the team and gradually improving his Vietnamese language skills.

"Vietnamese is very difficult; I need to study more. Right now, it's still very tough for me, but I will try to learn. My biggest goal at the moment remains football. However, I will make an effort to learn Vietnamese."

Nguyen Tai Loc (Geovane Magno), born in 1994 in Brazil, has played in V.League for several years with clubs including Sai Gon FC, Ha Noi FC, The Cong Viettel, Cong An Ha Noi, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, and currently Ninh Binh. He officially became a Vietnamese citizen and was called up to the national team by coach Kim Sang Sik for the first time.

Standing at 1.88 m with many years of V.League experience, Nguyen Tai Loc is expected to bring additional attacking options to the Vietnam national team as they prepare for the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Thai Nguyen T&T staged a comeback to win.

Thai Nguyen T&T achieved a crucial victory against Than KSVN in the second round of the National Women's Football Championship - Thai Son Bac Cup 2026.

In just the 3rd minute, Nguyen Thi Hai Yen opened the scoring for the home team Than KSVN. Seven minutes later, Bich Thuy quickly equalized for Thai Nguyen T&T.

In the 23rd minute, Hai Yen scored again to put Than KSVN back in front. This match saw Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy shine brilliantly. In the 44th minute, the 1994-born player once again found the net, leveling the score at 2-2 for the visitors.

In the second half, Bich Thuy completed her hat-trick before Rebecca added another goal, giving Thai Nguyen T&T a 4-2 lead. Late in injury time, Than KSVN pulled one back but still lost 3-4.

In another match, Ho Chi Minh City I traveled to face Ha Noi II and secured all three points early. Thu Xuan opened the scoring in the 8th minute, and Thuy Linh sealed a 2-0 victory for Ho Chi Minh City I in the 88th minute.

A 1.89 m tall center-back is coming to play in V.League.

Brazilian center-back Marlon Rangel is likely to return to V.League for the 2026/27 season. The 1.89 m tall player is reportedly in negotiations with two V.League clubs and could soon finalize his new destination.

Marlon Rangel is not a unfamiliar face to Vietnamese football fans. He previously played for Binh Dinh before moving to SHB Da Nang.

During his time with the "Land of Vo" team, the 1996-born center-back was highly regarded for his physique, battling ability, and playing experience. This was also the period when he left the strongest impression in V.League.

His stint with SHB Da Nang did not go as expected. Marlon showed limitations in speed and maneuverability before parting ways with the Han River club.

Marlon Rangel's impending return shows that V.League clubs still value the experience and understanding of Vietnamese football environment that the Brazilian center-back possesses.