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Bui Duy Thuong’s long shot helped Viettel FC beat Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC 1-0 in the second group 1 match of AFC Cup at HCMC’s Thong Nhat Stadium Monday. After Cambodian players lost control of the ball Viettel’s Nguyen Hoang Duc stole it and passed it to Thuong who …

French nationwide sports newspaper L’Equipe called Vietnam’s top midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai a good deal for his next club Pau FC and the domestic Ligue 2. “It’s both a gamble and a nice move by Pau FC. The club have indeed chosen Nguyen Quang Hai for his potential and also …

  Vladimir Siladi of Hà Nội (left) opened the score for his team in a V.League 1 match against Nam Định on Sunday. The game ended 1-1. Photo of VPF HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội FC coach Chun Jae-ho said his team would have to find a suitable playing style without …

Vietnam’s top midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai flew to France Monday, and his destination, kept a secret so far, has been revealed: Ligue 2 club Pau FC. On Wednesday he will have a medical before becoming the first ever Vietnamese player to play in a professional league in France. Pau FC, …

Football Defender Phan Tuấn Tài (right) is seen during the SEA Games 31 match between Việt Nam and Timore Leste in May. Việt Nam won 2-0. Photo of VFF Young star Phan Tuấn Tài will have the opportunity to shine in the national premier league after his outstanding performance at the recent 31st Southeast …

  Jaylin Williams becomes the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA. — Photo usatoday.com  HCM CITY — The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Oklahoma Thunder selected Jaylin Williams, a 2.08-metre power forward from the University of Arkansas in the fourth pick of the second round of the draft on Friday …

  Strong in attack and solid in defence, Hà Nội FC Nguyễn Thành Chung (centre) is a key part of Hà Nôi’s squad. Photo sport5.vn HÀ NỘI — After the departure of number one star Nguyễn Quang Hải, Hà Nội FC coach Chun Jae-ho is keen on keeping his remaining key …

Para Athletics Cao Ngọc Hùng expects good results from the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Photo kenh29.org  Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — Husband and wife duo Cao Ngọc Hùng and Nguyễn Thị Hải expect good results at the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, which serves as qualifying for the Paris …

Badminton Vũ Thị Anh Thư of Việt Nam (centre) on the top podium of the Croatia Open on June 23. VNS Photo Phúc Nguyễn  HÀ NỘI — Vũ Thị Anh Thư of Việt Nam secured a gold medal in the Croatia Open badminton tournament on June 23 in Dubrovnik. Thư defeated Saloni …

Despite conceding first, Viettel FC put five past Laos club Young Elephants to win 5-1 in the opening game of AFC Cup’s group I on Friday afternoon. Even when missing captain and defender Bui Tien Dung, Viettel’s squad power is still considered stronger than the opponent. The capital club showed …