Spain and England meet in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday in what will be a rare encounter between the nations at a major tournament. AFP Sport looks back at their most notable past clashes: First competitive clash The first competitive meeting of Spain and England came at …
Read More »Four Vietnamese cueists reach World Cup 3-Cushion’s knock-out stage
Trần Quyết Chiến topped Group B, securing victories over Javier Vera of Mexico (40-21), Frederick Caudron of Belgium (40-39), and Rui Manuel Costa of host Portugal (40-21). Vietnamese Trần Quyết Chiến. — Photo UMB HÀ NỘI — All four Vietnamese players have advanced to the knock-out stage of the 2024 …
Read More »Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16
The postponed rehearsal for the innovative Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine has been rescheduled for July 16, France’s Ministry of Sport and the Olympic Games said on Friday. The Olympics rings seen on Paris’ Eiffel Tower. Illustration photo by Unsplash When Paris 2024 begins with a waterborne parade …
Read More »Việt Nam Olympics team announced, ready to head to Paris
The Việt Nam Olympics team is 39 strong and will focus on 11 sporting competitions in Paris from July 26 to August 11. Olympics Sports Authority of Việt Nam Director Đặng Hà Việt is Chief-de-Mission of the Việt Nam Team at the 32nd SEA Games. He will take the position …
Read More »Bình Định bids farewell to 12 players at once
Bình Định have been one of the most tumultuous teams in recent times. After changing their name three times in just two years, the club have now parted ways with a significant portion of their main squad Bình Định said goodbye to many key players. — Photo thethao247.vn BÌNH ĐỊNH …
Read More »You’ve got school in the morning Lamine
Apparently the Spanish FA needed permission from his school to allow him to skip classes while he represents his country. Spain’s Lamine Yamal turns 17 on Saturday. AFP Photo Paul Kennedy For those of you old enough to remember and sadly I fall into that category, former Liverpool and Scotland …
Read More »Hà Nội triumphs at National Youth Muay Thai Championship
Hanoian boxers showcased their dominance across all three age group events Boxers compete at the National Youth Muay Thai Championship. — Photo hanoimoi.vn ĐỒNG NAI — Hà Nội emerged victorious at the National Youth Muay Thai Championship, which concluded in Đồng Nai Province on Wednesday. Hanoian boxers showcased their dominance …
Read More »VBA 2024: Exploding at the three-point line, Catfish climb to second place
An impressive performance beyond the three-point line by the Cần Thơ Catfish helped the Western team gain their third consecutive victory this season, thereby climbing to second place on the standings. Dakota Zinser with impressive performance help Catfish climb to second place. Photo courtesy of VBA HCM CITY — An impressive performance beyond the three-point line …
Read More »Kim Bản’s clutch shots help Saigon Heat defeat Ho Chi Minh City Wings
The Saigon Heat defeated the Ho Chi Minh City Wings at Hồ Xuân Hương Gymnasium on Thursday. Kim Bản with two clutch shots helped the Heat defeat the City Wings. Photo courtesy of VBA. HCM CITY — The Saigon Heat defeated the Ho Chi Minh City Wings at Hồ Xuân Hương …
Read More »Cambodia wants Park Hang-seo as head football coach
After India, Cambodia are the next team to have contacted former Vietnam football head coach Park Hang-seo for the hot seat on the national football team. According to DJ Management, the company that represents Park, the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) has expressed interest in the 66-year-old coach. “In addition …
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