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AFF Cup 2020: Vietnam held to goalless draw by Indonesia

Vietnam were held to a 0-0 draw by defensive Indonesia in a match on December 15 at the ongoing 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup in Singapore.

Vietnam trounce Malaysia 3-0 to top Group B at AFF Suzuki Cup

Vietnam rose to top of group B at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 with a 3-0 victory over Malaysia at Bishan Stadium in Singapore on December 12 night, securing six points after two games.

National Anthem in AFF Cup matches no longer to be muted

The Vietnamese anthem will be played during the national team's subsequent matches, instead of being muted like against Laos on December 6.

Vietnamese squad vows to defend crown at AFF Cup

The Vietnamese national football squad remains the strongest team in the region as it is has many advantages over other teams.

Vietnam set ambitious goal ahead of AFF Cup 2020

The Vietnamese national team will enter the AFF Cup 2020 as defending champions with a strong determination to defend their title.

Vietnam gear up for World Cup qualifiers

The Vietnamese national team are training in Hanoi to prepare for the upcoming World Cup 2022 second qualifying round.

AFF Cup moved again to December 2021

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2020 will be postponed one more time from April 2021 to December 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VN national squad plans 2021 gatherings ahead of international tournaments

The Vietnamese men’s football team and national U22 side will hold at least five meetings in 2021 in an effort to prepare for international tournaments in line with available dates on the FIFA calendar.

National football team’s matches to be exclusively aired on On Sports

Matches of Vietnam’s national football team in the ASEAN Football Federation Championship (AFF Cup) and Asia’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers next year will be exclusively aired on the newly-launched TV channel On Sports.

AFF Cup set to be postponed until April 2021

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)'s Emergency Committee has proposed postponing its flagship tournament, the AFF Cup, and holding it in April 2021.

 

AFF proposes postponing AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 to 2021

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF)’s Emergency Committee has proposed postponing the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup until mid-April 2021 during a virtual meeting chaired by AFF President Khiev Sameth on July 30.

AFF Cup 2020 prepared to maintain tournament schedule

Following discussions conducted by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), the football organisation has decided that the regional tournament will continue to run in line with its current format, 

Việt Nam prepare for World Cup qualifiers and AFC Cup 2020

In order to help Vietnam prepare for the World Cup and AFF Cup qualifiers, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has met with the National Coach Council to draw up a plan.

Thailand's plan to send U23 team to AFF Cup offers opportunity to Vietnam

Thailand’s plan to send their U23 side to compete in the competition provide Vietnam a greater chance of winning the tournament due to one of their main rivals sending a weakened side, according to Sports442.

Vietnamese pair among famous footballing siblings in Southeast Asia

Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and midfielder Bui Tien Dung have been listed among well-known Southeast Asian footballers who are also brothers.

Top Vietnamese goal scorers at AFF Cup

Vietnamese legends Le Cong Vinh, Le Huynh Duc, and Nguyen Hong Son are among the top goalscoring local footballers to have made their mark at the AFF Cup since its inception 24 years ago.

10 memorable matches in Vietnamese football history

We’re all missing our footie fix but don’t despair, as we’ve put together a list of some of the most memorable matches in the national team’s modern history to help tide you over until the beautiful game returns.

Struggling V.League 1 sides want to scrap relegation

Four teams in the V.League 1 have proposed scrapping relegation this season, purportedly to ensure Việt Nam have the best chance in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the AFF Cup.

Vietnamese sides impacted by ASEAN Club Champs delay

A recent decision by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) to delay this year’s ASEAN Club Championships to next year is set to greatly influence the schedule of Hanoi FC and HCM City FC - the two teams that represent Vietnam in the competition.

Coach Park takes Vietnamese lessons during COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo has started a course to learn Vietnamese as the COVID-19 pandemic disturbs football tournaments around the world as well as in Vietnam.