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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.

Vietnam to host Group A of 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification

Matches in Group A of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification will take place from September 21 to 29 at Lach Tray Stadium in the northern port city of Hai Phong, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Vietnam to compete in AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025 qualification on home soil

Vietnam will play host to Group A matches of the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025 qualification stage which is scheduled to take place at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city from September 21 to September 29.

Vietnam loses 1-2 to Thailand in LPBank Cup friendly

Hosts Vietnam lost 1-2 to visiting Thailand in a LPBank Cup friendly match at My Dinh National Stadium on September 10 evening despite scoring first.

Russia stun Vietnam 3-0 in LPBank Cup 2024 friendly match

Despite their efforts, hosts Vietnam (World No. 115) could not make a surprise in a LPBank Cup 2024 friendly game against visitors Russia (World No. 33), conceding a 3-0 defeat at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on September 5 evening.

U22 players leave for CFA Team China friendly tournament

The national U22 team on September 2 morning left for China to compete at the CFA Team China International Friendly Competition Changsha 2024 in Hunan Province.

Russian footballers to take charter flight to Vietnam for FIFA Days 2024

Russian footballers are scheduled to take a charter flight to Hanoi on September 4 to play Vietnam and Thailand during the FIFA Days 2024, said a representative of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Russian star goalkeeper Matvei Safonov to play in Vietnam

Matvei Safonov, the star goalkeeper of the Russian national team, is set to visit Vietnam in September for a friendly match at My Dinh Stadium.

Hanoi FC signs Dutch talent as HCM City FC welcomes Vietnamese-diaspora player

Hanoi FC has made a significant move in the transfer market by signing Dutch midfielder Keziah Veendorp, a former teammate of Donny van de Beek, as they aim to reclaim the V-League title in the 2024/25 season.

Coach Kim Sang-sik calls up players for FIFA Days matches in September

Chief coach of the Vietnam national football team Kim Sang Sik on August 22 announced the list of 26 players for the upcoming friendly international tournament LPBank Cup 2024 as part of FIFA Days 2024.

Vietnam's Le Thi Ly and Ha Thi Phuong selected as World Cup referees

They are part of a select group of 38 officials for the competition.

Vietnamese fans to enjoy exclusive AFF Cup 2024 coverage

Vietnamese football fans have received exciting news as FPT Play announces its exclusive rights to broadcast the 2024 AFF Cup and the Southeast Asia Club Championship.

Vietnamese women vie for 2027 FIFA World Cup place

The Vietnamese national women's football team will train in Europe from September 1 to 15 as they strive to secure a spot at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup finals.