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Vietnam awaits FIFA's nod to call up Brazilian-born striker for AFF Cup

Vietnam awaits FIFA's nod to call up Brazilian-born striker for AFF Cup

Brazilian-born striker Rafaelson has been included in Vietnam's preliminary 50-player roster for the 2024 AFF Cup, but his participation remains uncertain due to FIFA's eligibility regulations.
Blood spilled as Vietnamese players fight in stadium tunnel after league game

Blood spilled as Vietnamese players fight in stadium tunnel after league game

Vietnam falls further in FIFA rankings, widening gap with rival Thailand

Vietnam falls further in FIFA rankings, widening gap with rival Thailand

Vietnam to play friendly match against India on FIFA Days

Vietnam to play friendly match against India on FIFA Days

South Korean coach Kim Sang-sik has called up 27 players for training to prepare for a friendly match against India on FIFA Days in October, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced.
October 6, 2024 | 10:16 pm PT
10 Vietnamese footballers abroad: where are they now?

10 Vietnamese footballers abroad: where are they now?

Forward Nguyen Cong Phuong recently left Japanese club Yokohama FC to return home. Before him, nine other Vietnamese players tried to make it abroad but achieved little to no success.
September 28, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
Former Vietnam coach Park to manage another team before retirement

Former Vietnam coach Park to manage another team before retirement

Former Vietnam national football coach Park Hang-seo is carefully selecting the final team in his coaching career before retiring, South Korean media reported.
August 19, 2024 | 12:56 am PT
Vietnamese-Slovakian goalkeeper signs for new club in $1M deal

Vietnamese-Slovakian goalkeeper signs for new club in $1M deal

Slovakian-born goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang has signed a lucrative three-year deal with HCMC FC with a monthly salary of VND450 million ($18,000) and huge bonuses that can go up to US$1 million.
August 18, 2024 | 08:43 pm PT
Friendly tournament in Vietnam sparks debate among Russian football community

Friendly tournament in Vietnam sparks debate among Russian football community

Russia's upcoming friendly tournament with Vietnam and Thailand have received mixed reactions from the country's football community given their high ranking compared to the Southeast Asian teams.
August 16, 2024 | 04:20 pm PT
Vietnam star goalie ties the knot with trainer girlfriend

Vietnam star goalie ties the knot with trainer girlfriend

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam got married to his longtime girlfriend Bui Thi Yen Xuan, a fitness trainer, on Sunday.
July 7, 2024 | 06:39 pm PT
Brazil's Ronaldo says he loves tennis more than football

Brazil's Ronaldo says he loves tennis more than football

Brazil’s legendary striker Ronaldo Nazario de Lima recently revealed that he got tired of football and has invested his time into tennis more.
June 30, 2024 | 02:37 am PT
Foreigners amazed at how Vietnamese watch Euro football

Foreigners amazed at how Vietnamese watch Euro football

On entering Bui Vien Street in HCMC, Fabian was stunned by the lively football atmosphere and the "explosion of emotions" despite it not being the weekend.
June 27, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam are expected to move down one place, while Thailand will climb two spots to enter the top 100 of the FIFA rankings, following the last two matches of the 2026 World Cup second qualifying round.
June 13, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Indonesian newspaper says Iraq will defeat Vietnam

Indonesian newspaper says Iraq will defeat Vietnam

According to Liputan, Indonesia don't need to worry about their chances of advancing to the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round, because Iraq will defeat Vietnam.
June 10, 2024 | 10:41 pm PT
Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik talks 'victory' before facing Iraq

Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik talks 'victory' before facing Iraq

Coach Kim Sang-sik confidently reiterated four times that Vietnam could beat Iraq during a press conference before the World Cup qualifiers game on Tuesday.
June 10, 2024 | 06:39 pm PT
Philippines coach gets death threats from Indonesia fans

Philippines coach gets death threats from Indonesia fans

Coach Tom Saintfiet of the Philippines received death threats from Indonesian football fans after his statement was misinterpreted as wanting to help Vietnam get past the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
June 10, 2024 | 03:11 pm PT
Iraq player names two reasons to beat Vietnam in World Cup second qualifiers clash

Iraq player names two reasons to beat Vietnam in World Cup second qualifiers clash

Although Iraq have already secured the top spot in Group F and advanced to the 2026 World Cup third qualifiers, they still aim to defeat Vietnam in the final match to improve their FIFA ranking and please the home fans.
June 9, 2024 | 05:30 pm PT
Incomplete Vietnam roster ready to beat Iraq

Incomplete Vietnam roster ready to beat Iraq

Even if Vietnam fail to advance from Group F at the World Cup qualifiers’ second round, they are dead-set on winning their upcoming Iraq clash to boost their FIFA ranking.
June 7, 2024 | 07:30 pm PT
South Korean media portrays countrymen coaches Kim Sang-sik, Shin Tae-yong as rivals

South Korean media portrays countrymen coaches Kim Sang-sik, Shin Tae-yong as rivals

South Korean media have framed the competition between Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik and Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong at the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as a rather intense rivalry between compatriots.
June 7, 2024 | 04:20 pm PT
How Vietnam can advance to 2026 World Cup third qualifiers

How Vietnam can advance to 2026 World Cup third qualifiers

The victory against the Philippines has boosted Vietnam's chances of advancing to the 2026 World Cup third qualifiers, although they are no longer in control of their own fate.
June 6, 2024 | 08:50 pm PT
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