Getting back on track of the premier football championship, V.League 1. SHB Đà Nẵng will begin a face-lift strategy for premium quality-based football management and development over the next decade. SHB Đà Nẵng builds strong football brand SHB Đà Nẵng team celebrate winning the national second-flight football championship, V.League 2. …
Read More »Football tournaments, sport events suspended during national mourning.
The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) on July 20 announced a notice of temporary suspension of all tournaments organised by the VFF during national mourning. Football Sports activities are suspended during national mourning for Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng who passes away on July 19, 2024 in Hà Nội. VNA/VNS …
Read More »Australia hockey player amputates part of finger for Olympics
Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has made the ultimate sacrifice to be at the Paris Olympics by having part of his finger amputated in order to play. Australian hockey player Matt Dawson. Photo from Dawson’s Instagram The 30-year-old, who was a member of the silver medal-winning team three years ago …
Read More »Thai Olympic team changes uniforms after criticism
The Thai Olympic team has changed its uniforms after the initial design was criticized as being less attractive than those of other nations. The National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) decided to change the outfits before the opening ceremony in Paris on July 26. One of the four new uniforms …
Read More »Yoro makes first Man Utd appearance in friendly win over Rangers after $67M move from Lille
Leny Yoro made his first Manchester United appearance following his £52 million ($67 million) move from Lille as Jadon Sancho ended his exile in Saturday’s 2-0 friendly victory over Rangers. Yoro and Sancho were the headline acts at Murrayfield in Edinburgh as they played the first 45 minutes of United’s …
Read More »Swimmer Huy Hoàng aspires to surpass himself
Hoàng is now setting his sights on the 2024 Paris Olympics, undaunted by the challenges that lie ahead. Nguyễn Huy Hoàng is ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics. — Photo vtcnews.vn Olympics HÀ NỘI — Nguyễn Huy Hoàng, Việt Nam’s top swimmer, is no stranger to the grandest stage of …
Read More »Clubs vie for crown Northside Basketball Championship
The Northside Pro-Am Basketball Championship 2024 Brought by VNPAY will be kicked off in Hà Nội with the participation of 16 teams on July 21. Basketball Northside Pro-Am Basketball Championship 2024 Brought by VNPAY, the 10th edition, will be organised on July 21-30 in Hà Nội. Photo of New Sports …
Read More »South Korea complains to FIFA over racist abuse of player
South Korea’s football association has officially complained to the world body about an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan despite Italian club Como denying the accusations. An unnamed Como player was accused of referring to Hwang as “Jackie Chan”, a popular Hong Kong movie star known …
Read More »Spain players face ban for controversial chants about Gibraltar during Euro celebration
Spain captain Alvaro Morata and vice-captain Rodri could be banned for two matches for their inappropriate chant about Gibraltar during the Euro 2024 title celebration. Amid the jubilant atmosphere with a sea of fans at Cibeles Square, Madrid on July 15, Morata and Rodri allegedly chanted “It’s Spanish, Gibraltar is …
Read More »Argentina apologizes to France in football-chant row
Buenos Aires apologized to France after Argentina’s vice president called the European country “colonialist” and its people “hypocrites” in an argument over alleged racist chants by Argentine footballers. President Javier Milei’s office said Friday it had sent a senior official to the French embassy to explain that Victoria Villarruel’s angry …
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