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Song Lam Nghe An FC sign two foreign players

V.League side Sông Lam Nghệ An have signed contracts with two foreigners for the 2019 season.

Sailing race organised in Vung Tau City

 International sailing tournament - the Vũng Tàu Marina Cup - will be held on Sunday at the Dinh River Bay in Vũng Tàu City.

Vietnam’s U22 team arrives in Cambodia for regional champs

Members of Vietnam’s U22 football team arrived at Cambodia’s Phnom Penh capital on February 15 to prepare for their conquer of the trophy of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship.

U22 team to leave for 2019 AFF football tourney on Feb 15

The Vietnam’s U22 football team will leave for Cambodia on February 15 to compete at the 2019 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship, announced the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnamese striker Cong Phuong joins Incheon United on loan

Incheon United have announced a deal for Vietnamese forward Cong Phuong on their website. The deal will see the talented attacker officially join the club in a one-year loan deal from Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

Vietnam aim to win ASEAN U22 Youth Football Championship

 Vietnam are aiming to win the ASEAN U22 Youth Football Championship for the first time this month in Cambodia.

Vietnamese futsal players to train in Spain

 Six Vietnamese futsal players will train with top-flight Spanish clubs in preparation for coming international tournaments.

High hopes for Vietnamese football at 30th SEA Games

Vietnam’s national men’s and women’s football teams are expected to bring home gold medals in the SEA Games 30, which will take place in the Philippines later this year, said Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien.

Outstanding efforts by athletes with disabilities lauded

 Despite their physical challenges, Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have striven with outstanding efforts and gained remarkable results at regional and international arenas over the years, bringing glory to the nation.

Korean Times calls Cong Phuong "Messi of Vietnam"

 With the title “It's time for another Southeast Asian star in Korea”, the Korean Times of the Republic of Korea praised Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong as a new talent in the football in Asia. 

Vietnamese midfielder Luong Xuan Truong signs for Thai team

 Central midfielder Luong Xuan Truong has arrived in Thailand to sign a contract with the country’s Buriram United Football Club.

Nguyen Quang Hai to train with Deportivo Alaves

 Young Việt Nam national team midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải has been invited to train with La Liga club Deportivo Alaves this March in Spain.

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam is unveiled in Thailand

 After impressing in national tournaments for Việt Nam, goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm has secured a move to Muangthong United FC of Thailand.

Wait and see if Vietnam football team belongs to a bigger stage: FOX Sports

 The Golden Dragons can leave the Asian Cup 2019 with their heads held high following a series of impressive displays.

Vietnamese midfielder wins Best Goal Award at Asian Cup

 Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai’s left-footed free-kick effort against Yemen has been named the Best Goal at the 2019 Asian Cup.

Vietnam secures 99th place in FIFA rankings

 Vietnam has climbed one place from 100th to 99th in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to its outstanding performances at the Asian Cup 2019, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). 

Vietnam best in Southeast Asian according to FIFA rankings

 The Vietnam men’s national football team has climbed one place from 100th to 99th in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to their excellent results at the Asian Cup 2019, according to the website Footy Rankings. 

Victory Cup gala honours the year’s best athletes and coaches

 Long jumper Bùi Thị Thu Thảo scored a double triumph at the Victory Cup gala for the best players and coaches of 2018 yesterday in Hà Nội, winning the awards for Female Athlete of the Year and Most Favourite Athlete of the Year.

Le Quang Liem ranks ninth at Gibraltar Chess Festival

 Vietnam’s No 1 chess player Le Quang Liem finished ninth at the Gibraltar International Chess Festival 2019 which concluded yesterday.

Vietnamese player advances at Gibraltar Chess Festival

Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem advanced to the next round after drawing with the world’s sixth ranked Maxime Vachier Lagrave from France in the eighth round of the Gibraltar International Chess Festival.