“Chinese Taipei was once ranked highly in Asia. But now, reality is different. We only have one player playing professionally in China. The rest compete in our domestic league — it’s a local environment with limited exposure”
“Alongside Vinh Stadium and My Dinh, this marked my third V.League venue. All these stadiums, coated in their signature yellow hue, bear the marks of time. Peeling paint, spiderwebbed corners, cracked walls, and weathered fencing — signs of wear that might seem like flaws, but to me, each imperfection tells a story…..”
“I want to win championships. Personally, I want to improve—score more, assist more, be stronger in every area. And for Vietnam, I want us to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup, even the World Cup one day. I know we didn’t make it this time, but we have to keep believing. With our fans behind us, anything is possible”
“Yes, this is my style,” he said confidently. “I train a lot on that, and I have 100% confidence I can score all the penalties like that. That’s how the coaches trust me. I’ve trained hard for this moment”
“Bosses United Singapore remains committed to its mission: providing a meaningful platform for business leaders to stay active, form genuine friendships, share knowledge, and make a positive impact beyond the field. Whether it’s on the pitch or in the boardroom, the values they uphold—dedication, discipline, and unity—remain the same”
“Every game was an away game for us,” said Luis. “We had to deal with hostile crowds, difficult officiating, and accept that no one was going to give us a break. But that built resilience. The players grew mentally, individually and as a team”
“The mentality, the hunger, the quality we had when we won the legendary 1999 treble — it’s different. Today’s Manchester United, they have talent, but I don’t think they all truly understand what it means to represent Manchester United. It’s about more than playing good football—it’s a responsibility, a standard you have to uphold”
“The city itself is deeply steeped in football tradition. Many of Japan’s football legends—like Hidetoshi Nakata, Shinji Ono, Shinji Okazaki, Masashi Nakayama and the timeless King Kazu—hail from Shizuoka. Schools in this region have also dominated the prestigious National High School Football Championship, reinforcing the city’s status as a talent factory. As football lovers, visiting Shizuoka had always been a dream”
“Living in the Yokohama F.Marinos players’ dormitory and watching how the yoJapanese footballers were treated inspired me. The fans and their dedication particularly struck me as I witnessed football fans eagerly asking players for autographs after training sessions. Seeing these young footballers living the dream I aspired to made me realize I could achieve my goals too”
The JFA has seen significant success lately, and when asked what’s behind this achievement, Miyamoto pointed to the solid youth training system established in Japan since the late seventies. To him, Japan has a really good youth training system and dedicated coaches worked hard to align their training methods, helping to develop young players. Miyamoto claimed that he was one of the lucky ones who benefited from the system in Japan. And he believes the foundation laid decades ago continues to pay off, with players showcasing their skills on European stages today”
“Zola’s optimism for the future of Asian football is palpable. He emphasized that passion, hard work, and discipline are key factors that can lead anyone to achieve their dreams in the sport. “As long as you have passion, you train hard, and you maintain discipline, you can become anybody that you want to be”
