Quoc Luong, Dan Quyet, Van Long, Nguyen Thanh, and the presence of Kenyan runners will bring an exciting race to Nha Trang on August 13. After the first season last year attracted 8,500 runners, VnExpress Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang is coming back with many changes. The full marathon distance received …
Read More »Vietnam lose 0-2 to Portugal in second Women’s World Cup game
Vietnam failed to make any comeback after Portugal secured the strong lead in the first 21 minutes, ending hope of going past the group stage. Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated July 27 90’+4 Game over Vietnam lost 0-2 to Portugal in their second game of …
Read More »World Cup mums balance parenting with football ambitions
Jamaican Women’s World Cup player Cheyna Matthews tears up when she recalls one of her three little boys saying: “Why are you always gone so long?” But some players at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand have found a solution to suffering similar anxieties about being apart from their …
Read More »Vietnamese chess player wins second Biel Grandmaster title
Vietnam’s number one chess player Le Quang Nam has successfully defended his Biel Grandmaster title after an impressive run at the tournament. The 2023 Biel Grandmaster ended on Wednesday in quite a dramatic fashion. Liem needs to avoid losing to Czech Republic’s number one player David Navara in the last …
Read More »Philippines’ victory puts pressure on Vietnam: head coach
Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung has admitted that Vietnam are under pressure before their next game against Portugal after the Philippines defeated New Zealand at the Women’s World Cup. Philippines shocked everyone when they took down the host New Zealand on Tuesday. This is the second time that a …
Read More »Portugal will go full attack on Vietnam: head coach
Head coach of Portugal Francisco Neto said Portugal will crack the defense system of Vietnam by shooting as much as possible in the Women’s World Cup game on Thursday. “Portugal will keep possession, try to get the ball to the other side, flexible in offense and produce as many shots …
Read More »‘I know Portugal’s weaknesses’: Vietnam captain
Striker Huynh Nhu hopes that her knowledge of Portuguese football and players can be helpful as Vietnam take on Portugal in the next game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. “I know what Portugal can do. I also know the strengths and weaknesses of many Portuguese players when they competed …
Read More »United States to do ‘whatever it takes’ in World Cup final rematch
Vlatko Andonovski said his United States team will do “whatever it takes” when they face the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday in a re-run of the 2019 final. The Americans won 2-0 in 2019 to retain their crown and now meet the Dutch again in the biggest …
Read More »Vietnamese chess player closes in on world’s top 15
Vietnam number one chess player Le Quang Liem reached his career-high position of 16th on world ranking after a victory over China’s Yu Yangyi at the 2023 Biel Grandmaster. Liem is on fire at Biel Grandmaster in Switzerland with four wins after five games. His efficiency is equivalent to a …
Read More »Philippines ready for ‘monumental’ last-16 bid at Women’s World Cup
Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic said the Women’s World Cup debutants faced a “monumental” task to beat Norway and squeeze into the tournament’s knock-out stages. Ranked 46th in the world, the Philippines blew Group A wide open with a shock 1-0 win over co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday. Sarina Bolden …
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