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Vietnam ranks third at AFF U-22 Championship

 Vietnam’s U-22 football team ranked third at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-22 Youth Championship after beating host Cambodia 1-0 on February 26.

Vietnam’s most valuable football players revealed

Van Lam, Xuan Truong, Cong Phuong, and Trong Hoang have been valued as the Vietnamese footballers with the highest estimated transfer value, according to sporting website Transfermarket.

Saigon Heat lost to CLS Knights Indonesia at ABL

 Saigon Heat were defeated 81-79 by CLS Knights Indonesia in the ASEAN Basketball League on Sunday.

Cantho Catfish name Jordan Collins head coach

 Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) defending champions Cantho Catfish have appointed Jordan Collins as coach for the new season.

Vietnam bags six golds at world weightlifting event

 Vietnam won six gold medals at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Fuzhou, China over the weekend.

Vietnam miss out on AFF U22 final berth

 Vietnam failed to book their place in the title match of the 2019 AFF U22 Youth Championship after succumbing to a 0-1 defeat against Indonesia in their semifinal clash at Cambodia’s National Olympic Stadium on February 24.

Ecopark Marathon to be held in April

 The Ecopark Marathon 2019 is scheduled to take place on April 14 at Ecopark urban area, about 10km southeast of Hanoi.

V.League 2019 promises a fierce and thrilling title race

Today the 2019 National Football Championship, V.League 1-2019, will officially kick off with the first-round opener between Thanh Hoa FC and Becamex Binh Duong at Thanh Hoa Stadium. 

Son La to host Ta Xua Adventure Run

 The Tà Xùa Adventure Run is scheduled to take place on February 23 and 24 in Bắc Yên District, Sơn La Province.

Vietnam friendly against RoK may be delayed until 2020

 A friendly match between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) could be delayed until next year, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Coach Park plans selection for Vietnam U23 team

 Returning to Vietnam after his short holiday in the Republic of Korea, national team and U23 team head coach Park Hang-seo immediately took the first steps to prepare for Vietnam’s important football events in 2019.

Masan named as main sponsor of V-League 2019

 Masan Group Corp., has become the main sponsor of the 2019 V-League football tournament, the Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF) announced on February 20.

Quang Ninh FC set to shine in V.League

 Than Quảng Ninh have been tipped as dark horses for the upcoming national premier league.

Vietnamese players progress at Beer Lao International

 Young shuttler Nguyễn Hải Đăng of Việt Nam stepped into the second round of the Beer Lao International Series yesterday.

Hanoi FC head home after Champions League defeat

 Shandong Luneng came from behind to end Hanoi FC’s dream of reaching the AFC Champions League Group Stage for the first time after a 4-1 win in the play-off stage at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre yesterday. 

AFF U22 Champs: Vietnam’s win against Timor Leste hailed by foreign media

 Vietnam’s U22 team received praise from foreign media outlets for earning a spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship after beating Timor Leste 4-0 on February 19.

AFF U22 Championship: Vietnam enter semi-finals

 Vietnam earned a ticket to the semi-finals of the ongoing ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship in Cambodia after beating Timor Leste 4-0 in a match which took place in Phnom Penh on February 19.

Cueist Chien wins bronze at Antalya World Cup

 Vietnamese cuiest Trần Quyết Chiến won a bronze medal at the Three-Cushion World Cup in Antalya, Turkey on Sunday.

Saigon Heat beat Formosa Dreamers at ABL

 The Saigon Heat escaped with a slim 74-72 victory over the Formosa Dreamers in the ASEAN Basketball League on Saturday.

Hanoi win National Super Cup for second time

 Hanoi FC still had a 2-0 win against Becamex Binh Duong, thanks to Hoang Vu Samson’s brace, to win the 2018 Vietnamese National Football Super Cup at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium on February 16.