Shooting Marksman Phạm Quang Huy seen in action at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games. Huy is among the Vietnamese athletes looking for Olympic places when they take part in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in Indonesia. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese marksmen will hunt Olympic places at the Asian Rifle/Pistol …
Read More »Vietnamese forward a star out of high school
Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong struggled with game time during his first season with Japan’s Yokohama FC and will keep facing challenges as the club have been relegated to the second division this season. Japanese newspaper Targma has evaluated all players of the club in the 2023 season. However, the …
Read More »Son Heung-min more expensive than 21 teams in Asian Cup
South Korean football superstar Son Heung-min is said to be worth $54.5 million, higher than the value of 21 national teams at the 2024 Asian Cup. Son Heung-min (R) and his teammate Kim Min-jae are among the most valuable Asian players. Photo by Korean Football Association According to football site …
Read More »The dynamic transformation of Vietnamese Volleyball
No Title HÀ NỘI — The Volleyball Federation of Việt Nam (VFV) has implemented several new regulations in 2024 aiming to elevate the national volleyball championship to a more professional level. The focus is on assembling national teams comprised of the most exceptional players, capable of conquering international events. …
Read More »Arsenal’s Japanese defender against Asian Cup schedule
Japan’s Takehiro Tomiyasu, an Arsenal defender, argues the Asian Cup should be held in the summer like the UEFA Euro so players don’t have to leave their clubs in Europe mid-season. The Asian Cup used to be held in the summer like Euro or Copa America, until 2007. Since 2011, …
Read More »Hate to say it, but I told you so
Wayne Rooney struggled as manager of Birmingham FC. AFP Photo Paul Kennedy Anyone who really knows me, will understand how humble I can be. How, when proven wrong, I’m the first to admit the error of my ways. And those people will also understand I’m hardly the type of person …
Read More »Phát to find Olympics spot at Victor Swedish Open
Badminton Lê Đức Phát will represent Việt Nam at the Victor Swedish Open 2024. Photo of Lê Đức Phát HÀ NỘI — Lê Đức Phát will compete at the Victor Swedish Open 2024 from January 18-21 in Uppsala, Sweden. The badminton tournament is an opportunity for Phát to collect more points for his world ranking in the …
Read More »Indonesia bring footballers playing in Europe to Asian Cup
Indonesia announced a list of 26 players for the 2024 Asian Cup with many naturalized players and those playing in Europe. Indonesian defender Justin Hubner, who is playing for Wolves in the English Premier League, was called up for Asian Cup. Photo by PSSI Of the 28 names training in …
Read More »Park Hang-seo almost quit Vietnam job to coach Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said Park Hang-seo once expressed his desire to coach Malaysia in early 2022 when he was still managing Vietnam. Hamidin said that after the disappointing run in the 2020 AFF Cup, which took place at the end of 2021 and …
Read More »Most fans don’t believe in Vietnam: coach Troussier
Vietnam football head coach Philippe Troussier said he is confident about the current Asian Cup squad with new young players although most fans might not believe in the team. Coach Philippe Troussier at a press conference on Jan. 4, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa Troussier called up many players to …
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