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SEA Games men’s football final tickets stir black market

Tickets for the final of the men’s football at the ongoing SEA Games 31 are being offered for sale at shockingly high prices of up to VND8 million (USD348) each.

Vietnam held in goalless SEA Games 31 football match against Philippines

Vietnam were held to a goalless draw in a men’s football match against the Philippine at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on May 8 in the framework of the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Vietnam thrash Indonesia 3-0 in SEA Games 31's Group A match

Vietnam had a good start to the 31st Southeast Asian Games as they convincingly trounced Indonesia 3-0 in the second match of Group A in the men’s football on May 6.

HAGL coach vows full support to Viet Nam national team

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) coach Kiatisuk Senamuang has pledged his full support to the national team, saying that HAGL will release their players whenever needed for national team duty.

Football late-night snacks bring huge money to restaurants

Many restaurants in Hanoi have received increased orders for late-night snacks as people stay up to watch live football games during the UEFA European Championship.

Poor results at V.League cause SLNA officials’ resignation

Song Lam Nghe An's head coach Ngo Quang Truong and president Nguyen Hong Thanh have both resigned after a run of poor results.

V.League 1 matches to be played behind closed doors

The V.League 1 match between Hanoi FC and Saigon FC will be played behind closed doors to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Rejuvenated midfielder Truong leading HAGL forward

After a period of struggling in the aftermath of Vietnam’s run to a silver medal at the AFC U23 Championship 2018, midfielder Luong Xuan Truong has found top form again to help lead V.League 1 Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) to the top of the table.

Football teams welcome fans back to matches

As the Covid-19 outbreak has been mostly controlled in many provinces and cities, V-League 2021 will return on March 13 with a plan to allow a small number of fans to attend the matches.

Struggling giants Hanoi FC hope COVID-19 break gives them a lift

The enforced rest due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a boon for the country's two best-supported teams Hanoi FC and Hoang Anh Gia Lai ahead of the mid-March restart.

Football will return despite pandemic

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Vice President Cao Van Chong insists national football competitions will soon resume despite the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing.

HCM City Football Federation plans to teach football in schools

Speaking about the orientation towards football future of HCM City, HCMC Football Federation President Tran Anh Tu said the federation planned to teach schoolers football.

Liverpool win Premier League: Reds' 30-year wait for top-flight title ends

Liverpool's 30-year wait for a top-flight title is over after Manchester City lose 2-1 at Chelsea to confirm the Reds as Premier League champions.

Vietnam to play friendly with Kyrgyzstan on October 8

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced that the national team will play a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan on October 8 in Vietnam.

 

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.

Next Media wins exclusive rights to broadcast Bundesliga in Vietnam

Vietnamese company Next Media announced on June 10 that it has officially secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the German Bundesliga nationwide for the next five years until 2025.

FK Sarajevo of Vietnamese owner win Premijer Liga title

FK Sarajevo, a Bosnian football club owned by Vietnamese businessman Nguyen Hoai Nam, defended their domestic title after the 2019-20 season has been concluded.

Midfielder Quang Hai named among leading freekick takers during AFC Cup 2019

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been named among the top five freekick takers at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2019, following a vote conducted by the confederation.

Football resumes after virus outbreak

Thousands of Vietnamese football fans are eagerly awaiting the first match after several months of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

HCM City FC have most expensive squad in V.League: Transfermarkt

HCM City FC is the most expensive football club in Vietnam, according to Transfermarkt.