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‘It hurts’: Son condemns abuse directed at South Korean team

Son Heung-min said Thursday “comments that cross the line” had been aimed at his South Korea team-mates at the Asian Cup and called for “protection” from abuse. The Tottenham Hotspur forward said criticism of the team “really hurts us,” without going into specifics, adding that players had been subjected to …

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Vietnam fall behind Thailand in world football ranking

Vietnam fall behind Thailand in world football ranking

Vietnam dropped to 105th in the IFA world rankings after three Asian Cup defeats this year, and the nation also lost the number one position in Southeast Asia to Thailand. The defeat to Iraq on Wednesday cost Vietnam 11.32 points in the ranking. Previously, the team lost 6.47 points after …

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Swimmers to compete at world champs during Tết holiday

Swimming Swimmer Nguyễn Huy Hoàng will seek his second Olympic place at the World Swimming Championship in February in Qatar. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese swimmers will again celebrate the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday while away from home, as they will be taking part in the world championship …

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Indonesia get past Asian Cup group stage for first time

Indonesia get past Asian Cup group stage for first time

Indonesia slipped through the narrow gap into the Asian Cup’s round of 16 for the first time ever, as one of the best third-placed teams, after Oman failed to beat Kyrgyzstan on Thursday. On the third-placed teams ranking, Indonesia (group D) are fourth with three points, one behind Jordan (group …

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High Hoop Basketball Festival empowers youth in Hà Nội

  Children ages between eight and 13 years old join in the High Hoop basketball festival in Hà Nội. — Photo courtesy of Sun Life Vietnam HA NOI — Sun Life Vietnam Insurance Company collaborated with the Saigon Heat to carry out a series of High Hoop basketball festivals, providing training support for children …

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Vietnam fall off top 100 world football ranking

Vietnam fall off top 100 world football ranking

Vietnam dropped to 105th in the IFA world rankings after three Asian Cup defeats this year, and the nation also lost the number one position in Southeast Asia to Thailand. The defeat to Iraq on Wednesday cost Vietnam 11.32 points in the ranking. Previously, the team lost 6.47 points after …

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