Vietnamese young players will have chances to sharpen their skills through an international programme entitled Next Gen Draft by Spanish LaLiga and EA Sports.

Who will partner Tien Linh in Vietnam’s attack? Coach Kim Sang Sik faces a tough decision ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers against Laos.

As Vietnam prepares for the 2027 Asian Cup and 2030 World Cup qualifiers, coach Kim Sang Sik faces the challenge of balancing experience and youth to keep the team competitive.

At 74, Mai Duc Chung is the oldest national coach still active and the only national hero currently in charge of a football team anywhere in the world.

The proposed new assistant is Lee Jung-soo, a former defender for the Korean national team, who played from 2008 to 2013. Lee gained recognition during the 2010 World Cup, scoring two crucial goals that helped the RoK advance to the round of 16.

After securing the 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball, Tien Linh remains determined to reach new heights with his club and the national team.

The Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2024 honored Tien Linh as the top male footballer, Thuy Trang as the best female player, and Thinh Phat as the futsal standout.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga on February 26 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extending their partnership until 2028, aiming to further enhance Vietnam's football landscape.

Vietnam’s U22 national team will have the opportunity to compete against top-tier opponents at the CFA Team China 2025 tournament, scheduled to take place in March in China.

Despite his experience in France’s top leagues, Jason Quang Vinh’s inconsistent form raises questions about his impact on the Vietnamese squad.

In the 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup, Vietnam have been placed in a challenging group that includes four-time Asian champions Japan, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

Thirty-three years ago, a Japanese man named Makoto Teguramori, who was in his final days of footballing career, wanted to open an eatery in his hometown.

Vietnam will take part in the Asian Beach Football Championship next month in Thailand.

After their ASEAN Cup triumph, Coach Kim Sang Sik and his squad must overcome key challenges in squad depth and tactics to secure their place at the 2027 Asian Cup.

Hanoi FC officially appointed coach Teguramori on Monday. The selection of a Japanese coach reflects the club leaders’ desire to adopt a modern playing style, similar to the successful tenure of former coach Daiki Iwamasa.

In efforts to expand its international presence, Werder Bremen has identified Vietnam as a key market for football development.

If Vietnam truly wants to compete on a bigger stage, it must continue to embrace all players who are willing to wear the jersey with pride, no matter the colour of their skin or the place where they were born.

With this appointment, the VFF hopes that Ikeuchi will collaborate with the U17 coaching staff to develop advanced training methods and achieve successful results at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025.

While naturalized players are transforming football in the region, Vietnam must carefully weigh the benefits and drawbacks before fully committing to this trend.