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Outstanding efforts by athletes with disabilities lauded

 Despite their physical challenges, Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have striven with outstanding efforts and gained remarkable results at regional and international arenas over the years, bringing glory to the nation.

Korean Times calls Cong Phuong "Messi of Vietnam"

 With the title “It's time for another Southeast Asian star in Korea”, the Korean Times of the Republic of Korea praised Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong as a new talent in the football in Asia. 

Vietnamese midfielder Luong Xuan Truong signs for Thai team

 Central midfielder Luong Xuan Truong has arrived in Thailand to sign a contract with the country’s Buriram United Football Club.

Nguyen Quang Hai to train with Deportivo Alaves

 Young Việt Nam national team midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải has been invited to train with La Liga club Deportivo Alaves this March in Spain.

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam is unveiled in Thailand

 After impressing in national tournaments for Việt Nam, goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm has secured a move to Muangthong United FC of Thailand.

Wait and see if Vietnam football team belongs to a bigger stage: FOX Sports

 The Golden Dragons can leave the Asian Cup 2019 with their heads held high following a series of impressive displays.

Vietnamese midfielder wins Best Goal Award at Asian Cup

 Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai’s left-footed free-kick effort against Yemen has been named the Best Goal at the 2019 Asian Cup.

Vietnam secures 99th place in FIFA rankings

 Vietnam has climbed one place from 100th to 99th in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to its outstanding performances at the Asian Cup 2019, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). 

Vietnam best in Southeast Asian according to FIFA rankings

 The Vietnam men’s national football team has climbed one place from 100th to 99th in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to their excellent results at the Asian Cup 2019, according to the website Footy Rankings. 

Victory Cup gala honours the year’s best athletes and coaches

 Long jumper Bùi Thị Thu Thảo scored a double triumph at the Victory Cup gala for the best players and coaches of 2018 yesterday in Hà Nội, winning the awards for Female Athlete of the Year and Most Favourite Athlete of the Year.

Le Quang Liem ranks ninth at Gibraltar Chess Festival

 Vietnam’s No 1 chess player Le Quang Liem finished ninth at the Gibraltar International Chess Festival 2019 which concluded yesterday.

Vietnamese player advances at Gibraltar Chess Festival

Vietnam’s top chess player Le Quang Liem advanced to the next round after drawing with the world’s sixth ranked Maxime Vachier Lagrave from France in the eighth round of the Gibraltar International Chess Festival.

Vietnam head coach Park receives gift from PM ahead of return to RoK

 Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has received a meaningful gift from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shortly prior to returning to his Republic of Korea homeland to join his family for the Lunar New Year festival.

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam to join Thai club

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has said goodbye to Hai Phong Football Club to join Thailand’s Muangthong United.

Van Lam among five best goalkeepers so far at Asian Cup 2019

 Vietnam’s goalkeeper Dang Van Lam made the third most saves so far at the AFC Asian Cup 2019, according to Fox Sports Asia.

Two Vietnamese players named in Asian Cup’s best U-21

 Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai and defender Doan Van Hau have been named among the best U-21 players of the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2019 by Fox Sports Asia.

VN football team honoured at Noi Bai Airport

 Vietnam’s national football team received a hero’s welcome as they returned home following the Asian Cup on Saturday.

Vietnamese striker tops best goal poll for Asian Cup’s Round of 16

 The goal scored by Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong at the 51st minute in the Vietnam – Jordan match has been selected as the best goal of the AFC Asian Cup 2019’s round of 16.

20th international windsurfing tourney wraps up in Binh Thuan

 The international windsurfing competition – Fun Cup 2019 concluded in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan on January 26.

Vietnam show remarkable progress at Asian Cup 2019

Fox Sports Asia football editor Gabriel Tan has expressed his belief in the bright future of the Vietnamese football team despite their exit from the quarter-final against Japan at the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.