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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.

Nam Dinh wins V-League after 39 years

After nearly four decades of anticipation, Nam Dinh Green Steel FC has emerged victorious in the Night Wolf V-League 2023/2024, much to the delight of millions of fans of Nam Dinh city.

Czech-based midfielder joins Vietnam U19 squad for Southeast Asian Championship

Coach Hua Hien Vinh has called up 35 players to prepare for the 2024 Southeast Asian U19 tournament.

Balancing experience and youth: The future of Vietnam's football team

Coach Kim Sang Sik has five months to prepare for the ASEAN Cup, but this timeframe does not guarantee that the Korean strategist will easily tackle the challenge of renewing the Vietnamese national team.

Hanoi's nightlife buzzes with Euro 2024 fever

Beer stalls, sidewalk pubs, and coffee shops have become hotspots for football fans during the first week of Euro 2024.

Vietnam drops to lowest place in FIFA world rankings in eight years

The Vietnam national football team has continued to fall down the FIFA world rankings, dropping one place to 116th in the latest list due to their poor performances in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Vietnam to host first AFC Women’s Champions League’s group round

Vietnam will host a group stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Champions League, which will be staged in August and when huge bonuses will be given away.