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AFC tips Nguyen Thai Son to play pivotal role for Vietnam U23 at Asian finals

Ahead of their decisive group-stage clash with hosts Saudi Arabia, the Asian Football Confederation has singled out midfielder Nguyen Thai Son as a player capable of shaping Vietnam U23’s fate at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

Asia takes notice as U23 Vietnam outclasses Jordan in Cup opener

U23 Vietnam defeats Jordan 2-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup opener with a standout tactical performance.

AFC denies rumors of Malaysia’s 0-3 loss to Vietnam, ban until 2031

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially dismissed rumors claiming Malaysia was handed 0-3 losses to Vietnam and Nepal and banned from competition until 2031.

Tempers flare as CAHN and Beijing Guoan reignite tensions in AFC match

Despite being fined $5,000 by the AFC, CAHN (Hanoi Police) and Beijing Guoan players once again engaged in a heated altercation during their AFC Champions League Two clash.

Vietnam U23 names final 23 for 2025 Southeast Asia championship

Coach Kim Sang Sik leads title defense with a youthful, disciplined Vietnam U23 squad.

Hanoi Police FC to face Buriram United in ASEAN Club Championship final

The stage is set for a fierce Vietnam-Thailand clash as Hanoi Police FC prepares for a regional showdown against Buriram United.