Futsal, track and field and boxing stars have been included in the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 Vietnam list. Futsal keeper Ho Van Y had an amazing year as he helped Vietnam qualify for 2021 Futsal World Cup in Lithuania. At the main event, he made crucial saves game by …
Read More »Assistant Kim Chi, a silent hero in the journey to World Cup
Assistant Đoàn Thị Kim Chi (right) has had 25 years of football experience. — Photo thanhnien.vn HÀ NỘI — Assistant coach of the Vietnamese women’s team, Đoàn Thị Kim Chi has been praised for playing an important part in their FIFA Women’s World Cup journey. It’s not been an easy …
Read More »Hanoi skywalk hosts gravity defying football contest
A freestyle football contest held on transparent glass floor 270 meters above the ground gave contestants a gravity defying high. Hanoi skywalk hosts gravity defying football contest Hanoi skywalk hosts gravity defying football contest
Read More »Myanmar withdraw from AFF U23 Cup
Due to a Covid player shortage, Myanmar have withdrawn from 2022 AFF U23 Youth Championship. Myanmar sent their request to ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) on Tuesday, only four hours before playing Malaysia. During a daily Covid-19 test in Cambodia, many infections were detected in the Myanmar camp, with several players …
Read More »VnExpress Marathon Imperial Hue 2022 reveals medal
Images of Thien Mu Pagoda, Hien Nhon Gate, Truong Tien Bridge stand out in the medal of VnExpress Marathon Imperial Hue 2022, representing the beauty of the former capital. The medal design was inspired by Hue’s historic sites, with Thien Mu Pagoda, Hien Nhon Gate and Truong Tien Bridge dedicatedly …
Read More »Time for Bình Định to follow Man City’s example
Mạc Hồng Quân (right) in training for his new side, Topenland Bình Định. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn Peter Cowan Football, just like the characters of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic The Great Gatsby, has always looked down on new money, and one V.League 1 side has certainly been throwing the cash …
Read More »World Cup qualification no boost for Vietnamese women’s football
Celebrations and plenty of bonuses came to the national women’s football team after their historic World Cup qualification, but that doesn’t mean a new chapter for Vietnamese women’s football. The total bonus that the national team have received to date is around VND30 billion ($1.32 million). If that money is …
Read More »Head coach lacks license to lead Vietnam at Women’s World Cup
Without the FIFA Pro license, it would be hard for Mai Duc Chung to coach Vietnam at 2023 Women’s World Cup. According to FIFA regulations, a head coach must have a Pro license to be eligible to manage a national team at a World Cup event. Due to time limits …
Read More »Defender Trọng leaves Hà Nội to play for Bình Định
Defender Trần Đình Trọng (right) has left Hà Nội FC to sign for Topenland Bình Định. — Photo vietnamplus.vn. Football HÀ NỘI — Defender Trần Đình Trọng has left Hà Nội FC and signed for Topenland Bình Định on a free transfer, but he will be paid VNĐ10 billion (US$434,700) for the …
Read More »Việt Nam target high finish at AFF U23 championship
Football Vietnamese players train on Saturday in Phnom Penh. Việt Nam are ready for the AFF U23 Championship on February 14-26. Photo of VFF HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam takes part in the AFF U23 Championship fielding their younger, under 21 squad, but still aim for the highest possible finish at …
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