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Vietnam futsal team appear in top 10 teams in Asia

Vietnam futsal team have risen one step to rank 44th in the latest FIFA rankings.

VN Football Federation hoping for $500,000 in financial support from FIFA

The Vietnam Football Federation is hoping to receive US$500,000 from FIFA to assist the football community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Six moments of genius from football star Quang Hai

With the COVID-19 pandemic taking football off our screens, what better time for a reminder of some of his best pieces of genius?

Hanoi FC aiming to give coronavirus a kicking

V.League 1 defending champion Hanoi FC have organised the 'Strong Vietnam Online' programme to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Football players agree salary cut to support club

HCM City FC President Nguyen Huu Thang said all club staff from management to players have agreed to reduce their monthly salaries to during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Striker Ha Duc Chinh can’t play again after leaving hospital

Six weeks ago striker Ha Duc Chinh left the hospital after treatment for high liver enzymes, but the date of his return for Da Nang is unknown.

 

Midfielder Quang Hai surpasses milestone of 100 appearances in V.League 1

Hanoi FC midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has surpassed the milestone of 100 appearances in the V.League 1.

HCM City FC expect three points in AFC Cup match

HCM City FC will play away in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup on Tuesday in a Group F match originally slated to be held at City's home, continuing their long road trip.

V.League to kick off season behind closed doors

The organisers of the V.League 1 have announced the first round of fixtures next weekend will take place behind closed doors.

 

Japanese firm to attract Vietnamese workers via football

Japanese electronic device maker Lion Power is tapping into football’s popularity in Vietnam as a way to recruit technical trainees amid a labour shortage in Japan, reported the Asian Nikkei Review.

AFC changes schedule for Vietnamese clubs due to virus

Following the VN Football Federation (VFF)'s request, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has changed the competition schedule for both Vietnamese clubs in the AFC Cup 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

 

LS Holdings to sponsor V.League 1 and V.League 2 in 2020

LS Holdings Group will sponsor both national V.League 1 and V.League 2 tournaments in the 2020-21 season.

 

Coronavirus stuffs up coach Park Hang-seo's plans

Head coach Park Hang-seo will have some hard decisions to make ahead of the national team's next World Cup qualifier against Malaysia due to the spread of the deadly new coronavirus.

Vietnam strive for best results, says coach Mai Duc Chung

Vietnam have respect for all their opponents and will do their utmost to attain the best possible result, said head coach Mai Duc Chung at a press conference held on Sunday.

Vietnam arrives in Thailand for AFC U23 Championships

The Vietnam U23 football team has arrived in Thailand to prepare for the 2020 AFC U23 Championships.

 

Vietnam women’s team have big chance for Olympic spot

The Vietnamese women’s football team have a big chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 after their rival, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), withdrew from the upcoming third qualifying round of the Games.

Cong Phuong to return home after failure in Belgium

Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong is expected to return to Vietnam later this month after failing to secure a long-term contract at a Belgian football club.

 

VN football is actively gearing up for World Cup 2026, says VFF Vice President

Vietnamese football is about to wrap up an eventful year with resounding success from teams at different levels, as well as gear up for new ambitions to conquer in the years ahead, including the campaign to earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.

Luong Xuan Truong's goal is best of Thai League in 2019

Luong Xuan Truong was playing in the Thai League for four months and scored just one goal, but what a goal it was.

 

Vietnam sit on top of ASEAN in 2019

Vietnam end 2019 as the Southeast Asian No 1 team, following the December rankings released by FIFA on December 19.