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Golden Ball race heats up with notable names emerging

The Vietnamese Golden Ball Awards is one of the most prestigious titles in a player’s career.

What if Park Hang Seo returned? Vietnam football faces a tough reality

With a record of only 5 wins in 19 matches since June 2023, the idea of Park Hang Seo returning to the helm of Vietnam’s football team has gained traction among hopeful fans.

Coach Kim Sang Sik’s confident pledge: Vietnam to reach AFF Cup finals

Despite recent challenges, Coach Kim Sang Sik assures fans of Vietnam’s strong bid for the AFF Cup 2024 final.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC refutes unpaid salary claims after FIFA ban

Club chairman Doan Nguyen Duc maintains HAGL’s integrity, addressing FIFA’s transfer ban and the unfounded allegations by former player Martin Dzilah.

Vietnam U17 reaches 2025 Asian Cup after hard-fought qualifiers

A 1-1 draw against Yemen ensured Vietnam's U17 team a place in the 2025 U17 Asian Cup, with strong performances from the squad and tactical leadership by Coach Cristiano Roland.

FIFA bans HAGL from international transfers over dispute with foreign player

FIFA has imposed an indefinite international transfer ban on HAGL after the club was found to have violated terms in a legal dispute with foreign player Martin Dzilah.

Vietnam drops in FIFA rankings, Thailand climbs to highest position in 16 years

The Vietnam national football team has dropped to its lowest FIFA ranking since 2017, while Thailand has climbed to its highest position in 16 years, reaching 96th place.

Brazilian Striker Geovane Magno applying for Vietnamese citizenship

Geovane Magno, the former striker for Saigon FC currently playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, is applying for Vietnamese citizenship.

The story behind a polarising transfer

Two-time Vietnamese Golden Ball winner and national team star Nguyễn Hoàng Đức recently completed his transfer on October 8 from top tier Thể Công Viettel FC to V.League 2 outfit Phù Đổng Ninh Bình, to the surprise and chagrin of Vietnamese fans.

Forward Rafaelson officially granted Vietnamese citizenship

On the afternoon of October 15, forward Rafaelson was granted Vietnamese citizenship at the Department of Justice of Nam Dinh City.

Vietnam’s inconsistent performance raises doubts ahead of AFF Cup 2024

After a string of disappointing results, Coach Kim Sang Sik has yet to stabilize the Vietnam team ahead of the AFF Cup.

FIFA pays tribute to Van Quyet as he announces retirement from national team

As FIFA and ASEAN Football honor him, Van Quyet shares his reasons for retiring from Vietnam’s national team, while expressing his hopes for the future.

Lebanon likely to miss friendly matches in Vietnam

Lebanon may not take part in friendly matches against Vietnam and India during the upcoming FIFA Days in October, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) revealed on October 3.

Hanoi Police to start naturalisation for Jason Pendant Quang Vinh

In 2023, Hanoi Police successfully pursued the naturalisation of goalkeeper Filip Nguyen, strengthening the national team for international tournaments.

U20 Vietnam misses out on 2025 Asian U20 Championship spot

Despite a valiant effort in the qualifiers, U20 Vietnam could not clinch one of the coveted spots for the 2025 U20 Asian Championship, concluding their campaign with mixed results.

Vietnam hosts Group A of 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup

Vietnam will host Group A of the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup, which will play from September 21 to 29 at Lach Tray Stadium in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Brazilian striker Rafaelson becomes Vietnamese Citizen, renamed Nguyen Xuan Son

Brazilian-born footballer Rafaelson has officially become a Vietnamese citizen with the name Nguyen Xuan Son, set to play as a local player for Nam Dinh FC in the upcoming V-League match.

Vietnam falls out of FIFA Top 100 after recent matches

The Vietnamese national football team has fallen out of FIFA’s top 100 rankings, dropping to 116th place after recent defeats in the LPBank Cup friendly matches against Russia and Thailand.

V-League opens doors for overseas Vietnamese players, but adoption slow

The Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) has doubled the quota for overseas Vietnamese players in the 2024/25 season, allowing each team to register up to two players, compared to one in the previous season.

Overseas Vietnamese players impress in V-League debut

Overseas Vietnamese stars made an impressive entrance into the V-League 2024/25, drawing praise from fans and coaches alike, with coach Kim Sang Sik quietly celebrating their potential.