Footballer on fringe of national team banned for violent on-pitch behavior

Than Quang Ninh midfielder Nguyen Hai Huy received a two-match ban and a fine for unsportsmanlike behavior in a V. League 1 match last week.

Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong was the top influencer on Vietnamese social media last month, according to statistics from analytics website Buzzmetrics.

23 players selected for the King’s Cup include a midfielder recovering from injuries and a striker deferring his retirement.

May 29, 2019 | 07:40 am GMT+7

The combined market value of three overseas Vietnamese players, whom the Vietnam coach is trying to lure, is nearly equal to the national team’s.

May 07, 2019 | 07:42 am GMT+7

Vietnamese national team goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung joined Hanoi FC on a one-year free transfer deal Monday.

January 30, 2019 | 11:27 am GMT+7