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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.

Former coach Park Hang-seo to join charity football match in Vietnam

Park Hang-seo, former chief coach of the Vietnam national football team, will lead his ex- players in a friendly match to raise funds for charity in Binh Duong, southern Vietnam, on July 12.

VAR to debut at AFF Cup: Vietnam national team prepares for new challenge

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be implemented for the first time at the 2024 AFF Cup, marking a significant development for the tournament and a crucial consideration for the Vietnam national team.

Vietnamese team to play friendly matches against India and Lebanon

The VFF hopes that the October FIFA Days will be an important opportunity for Vietnam's coach Kim Sang-sik and his team to prepare for the 2024 ASEAN Cup, which will begin in November.

EURO 2024 ignites vibrant football culture in Vietnam

In the capital city of Hanoi, crowds of enthusiastic football fans gather in many craft beer and restaurants to watch thrilling matches.

VFF signs Korean fitness coach to boost Vietnam football squad's performance

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has signed a contract with South Korean fitness expert Yoon Dong Hun to enhance the professional capabilities of the Vietnam national football team.

V-League 2023/2024: A season lacking drama but full of moments

The Night Wolf V-League 2023/2024 has concluded with results largely aligning with the predictions of fans and experts.