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Vietnam Football Federation urged to support players' international moves

The reluctance of Vietnamese footballers to play abroad is a worrying trend that may hinder the progress of Vietnamese football.

Vietnamese football: Between professionalism and amateurism

Despite being labeled professional for more than two decades, the current issues plaguing clubs like Long An and HAGL reveal a different story. The experiences of two prominent sponsors shed light on the ongoing struggles within Vietnamese football.

Football coach Park Hang Seo longs to return to SE Asia?

After a long break, Coach Park Hang Seo is rumored to want to return to work, but  the former leader of the Vietnamese national football squad is still taking time to relax and spend time with his family.

Impact of Thanh Hoa FC’s withdrawal from AFC Cup on Vietnamese football

The decision by Thanh Hoa FC to withdraw from the AFC Cup has disappointed fans and damaged Vietnamese football’s reputation with the AFC. It’s time for the Vietnam Football Federation to establish stricter regulations to prevent such occurrences.

The shadow of mega deals in Vietnam's V-League

As Vietnam’s V-League buzzes with a flurry of high-value transfers, a closer inspection reveals a less glamorous reality behind the multi-billion-VND deals.

VN gears up for AFF Cup 2024 with friendlies against Thailand, Russia, and more

Vietnam's national football squad is intensifying their preparation for the AFF Cup 2024 with a strategic schedule of international friendlies, including anticipated matches against Thailand and Russia or Panama.

Cristiano Roland of Brazil named as head coach of Vietnam U16 team

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced Cristiano Roland of Brazil as the new head coach of the U16 men's national football team.

Setbacks for U16 and U19 Vietnam: A wake-up call for youth football?

The recent failures of the U16 and U19 Vietnamese teams at the Southeast Asian Championship have left fans and experts questioning the current state and future direction of Vietnamese youth football.

V-League’s new policy on overseas players and its effects on local talent

With the V-League now allowing up to two Vietnamese overseas players per club, this policy shift aims to invigorate the league and broaden the talent pool for the national team.

U19 Vietnam faces elimination after heavy 2-6 defeat to U19 Australia

U19 Vietnam’s campaign in the AFF U19 Championship 2024 is hanging by a thread after a crushing 2-6 loss to U19 Australia, with their chances of progressing to the next stage looking slim.

V-League welcomes more overseas talent with new player quota

The V-League’s latest policy shift signals a brighter future for Vietnamese football, embracing players from the global Vietnamese community.

Coach Kim Sang Sik busy preparing VN national team for upcoming challenges

Although the V-League 2024/2025 season has not yet begun, this does not mean that Head Coach Kim Sang Sik is idle. On the contrary, the South Korean strategist is quite busy preparing the Vietnam national team.

Vietnamese streets alive with Euro 2024 final festivities

The Euro 2024 final between England and Spain captivated fans across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, bringing both joy and tears during the early hours of July 15th.

Local goalkeeper to join Cambodian Premier League side

Vietnamese goalkeeper Nguyen Ngoc Thi, best known for representing the U19 Vietnam national team between 2019 and 2020, will play for Kirivong Sok Sen Chey FC in the Cambodian Premier League during the 2024/2025 football season.

Hoang Duc's domestic preference: A setback for Vietnamese football?

Recent rumors suggested that Vietnamese football star Hoang Duc had attracted interest from several clubs in the Thai League and especially the J-League.

Vietnam to meet Thailand in friendly match in September

The Vietnam and Thailand Football Federations have reached an agreement to organise a national team friendly match in September.

V-League transfer market heats up after season's end

Even though the 2023/24 V-League season has just ended, the transfer market for Vietnam's national football championship is already buzzing with activity.

V-League: Leading in fans, lagging in quality

The V-League 2023/24 season has been rated as the most exciting league in Southeast Asia, based on the average number of spectators attending the matches. However, the reality behind the numbers paints a different picture.

Coach Kim Sang Sik's strategy for Vietnam's AFF Cup 2024 quest

The Vietnam national football team is allowed to register only 23 players for the upcoming AFF Cup (ASEAN Cup) 2024. However, Coach Kim Sang Sik needs a larger pool of players if he aims to secure the championship.

VAR technology to be applied at AFF’s competitions

Currently in the ASEAN region, there are only three countries that officially apply VAR in domestic leagues, namely Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.