Sports Hot News on April 26 Evening: Vietnamese Volleyball Assistant Coach Makes Waves by Becoming a Teacher

Sports Hot News on April 26 Evening: Lưu Thị Huệ Shares Her Feelings About Being a Teacher; Vietnamese Dragon Boat Racing Team Wins Silver Medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games...

Vietnamese Volleyball Assistant Coach Becomes a Teacher

Assistant Coach Lưu Thị Huệ is one of the standout figures in Vietnamese women's volleyball. Born in 1999 in Hà Nam, she possesses an ideal height of 1.85m, a jump reach of 3m, and a block reach of 2.80m, making her one of the most outstanding assistant coaches in the history of Vietnamese women's volleyball. She was ranked in the top 10 by Volleybox and in 2024 placed third after Nguyễn Thị Trinh and Lê Thanh Thúy.

Recently, while temporarily stepping away from competition, Lưu Thị Huệ shared on her personal page about working as a teacher at a school in Ninh Bình: "Leaving the court to step onto the podium, the position may change but the passion for inspiring remains intact. Volleyball taught me how to jump high, while pedagogy taught me how to bend down to listen to my students."

"I thought standing on the podium would be as cool as swinging to spike a ball, but unexpectedly I became an expert in 'comforting' the little ones. I coach techniques, referee disputes when kids accuse each other all day, and sometimes also serve as a psychological counselor for teenage issues. Even though chalk and board make my hands a bit clumsier than when touching a ball, the smiles of my students are the most wonderful 'ace'." Lưu Thị Huệ revealed. Her status update delighted many athletes and fans.

Vietnamese Dragon Boat Racing Team Wins Silver Medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games

The Vietnamese Dragon Boat Racing Team performed notably at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, winning a Silver Medal in the women's 100m dragon boat (12-person boat) event after a tight competition with host China. Additionally, the team secured two Bronze Medals in the women's 200m and 400m events.

The team consists of many experienced athletes such as Thanh Thủy, Ngọc Uyên, Hải Ánh, Lại Thị Thúy, Bùi Thị Yến, Ngọc Diễm, Ma Thị Thương, Diệp Thị Thúy, Nguyễn Thị Tâm, Phương Minh, Nguyễn Thị Lời, Hồ Thị Ne, and Lan Anh.

In athletics, the Vietnamese team won 2 Gold Medals thanks to Hà Thị Thúy Hằng (women's long jump, 6.16m) and Phạm Văn Nghĩa (men's long jump, 7.44m), thereby meeting the target early.

Beach swimming contributed 1 Silver Medal (Nguyễn Huy Hoàng, men's 5km) and 2 Bronze Medals (Mai Trần Tuấn Anh, Võ Thị Mỹ Tiên).

As of the afternoon of April 26, the Vietnamese delegation has 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 4 Bronze Medals, temporarily ranking fourth overall after three days of competition.

Xavi Reveals Barcelona Almost Had Messi in 2023

Xavi Hernandez revealed that Barcelona was very close to re-signing Lionel Messi in 2023, after 5 months of negotiations, but the deal collapsed because the Club President refused. Besides Messi, Xavi also failed in efforts to bring back Neymar and Pedro due to financial difficulties, despite having succeeded with Dani Alves.

He described Messi as a player with a superior desire to control the ball, while also affirming that Neymar at his peak was one of the rare players approaching the level of the Argentine superstar.

Speaking on Romario's YouTube channel, Xavi explained: "As the head coach of Barcelona, I brought Dani Alves back and also tried to bring back Neymar, Pedro, and Messi. Pedro and Neymar couldn't sign contracts due to the economic situation. Regarding Messi's case, the President did not want him to return. We tried to sign Messi in 2023. We negotiated for 5 months, everything was ready, but finally the President (Joan Laporta) said no."

Bruno Fernandes Wants to Win the World Cup with Ronaldo

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes aims to win the 2026 World Cup alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as a tribute to the great career of his senior.

In an interview with Wayne Rooney, Fernandes stated: "I will try my best to make my country proud. Ending this final World Cup campaign with Cristiano (Ronaldo) by winning a championship would be something truly wonderful. I really hope we can make that happen, not just for Portugal, but for everything Cristiano has contributed to football and the world."

Even at 41 years old, Ronaldo still plays an important role under coach Roberto Martinez thanks to his composure and enduring competitive spirit.

Bayern Munich Will Not Buy Nicolas Jackson Out

Bayern Munich has made a final decision regarding Nicolas Jackson's future after a loan season from Chelsea. Although the Senegalese international proved his capability as a reliable "Plan B" option for Harry Kane, the German club decided to forego the opportunity to buy him outright this summer.

Bayern's Sporting Director, Max Eberl, confirmed the club does not intend to activate Jackson's buyout clause. Speaking to ZDF-Sportstudio, Eberl revealed the current plan is for the striker to return to Stamford Bridge after the campaign concludes. It appears the Bavarian club's leadership is not pursuing a second loan deal either, marking the end of his stint at Allianz Arena.

Statistically, Jackson performed quite well during his time in the Bundesliga. Across 29 appearances in various competitions, the striker scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists. His recent form has been particularly notable with 4 goals in his last 5 domestic league matches. Last weekend, he reaffirmed his value by scoring the opening goal in Bayern's dramatic 4-3 comeback victory against Mainz 05.

Coach Slot Speaks on Salah's Situation

Coach Arne Slot stated it is still uncertain whether Mohamed Salah has played his last match for Liverpool, after the striker suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. Salah left the pitch in the second half and is now racing against time to return with only 4 matches remaining in the season.

"We don't know, that's the best answer I can give," Coach Slot said when asked if the striker had played his final match for Liverpool.

"If I say there might be a chance, then certainly the headlines would focus solely on 'there might be a chance'. So, we simply don't know yet, but what we do know is that the season will end in the next four weeks," the Liverpool coach affirmed. He emphasized: "There aren't many matches left, so we have to wait and see how his injury progresses and whether he can return to play."

Arsenal Star Faces Risk of Missing World Cup

Kai Havertz faces the risk of missing the 2026 World Cup after sustaining an injury and leaving the pitch early in Arsenal's match against Newcastle. The German forward left after more than 30 minutes of play, despite having earlier assisted a teammate for the opening goal. The injury is suspected to be related to the groin area but requires further examination to determine its severity.

This worries coach Julian Nagelsmann, especially since Serge Gnabry is already confirmed absent due to injury. Havertz is considered a crucial option for Germany's attacking line.

On Arsenal's side, the club is anxiously awaiting medical results, as Havertz has just regained form and plays an important role in the title race and the Champions League campaign.