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The exoneration of Phan Van Santos and what it means for naturalised players

If Vietnam truly wants to compete on a bigger stage, it must continue to embrace all players who are willing to wear the jersey with pride, no matter the colour of their skin or the place where they were born.

VFF appoints Japanese expert to boost U17 World Cup bid

With this appointment, the VFF hopes that Ikeuchi will collaborate with the U17 coaching staff to develop advanced training methods and achieve successful results at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025.

Vietnamese cyclist claims silver at Asian Road Cycling Championships 2025

In the women's elite road race event, That finished second with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes 5 seconds, just half a bike length behind champion Jutatip Maneephan of Thailand. Lee Sze Wing of Hong Kong (China) claimed third place.

Dzmitrychenka stirs up traditional Vietnamese wrestling community

With his beard, tied-back hair and tall, broad figure of 1.81m and 85kg, the Belarusian man has become a highlight in all traditional wrestling competitions that he takes part in around Hanoi since the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Vietnam sets hard targets to maintain leading position in athletics

Vietnam Athletics has set clear objectives, including remaining in the top three at the SEA Games for the next five editions, with a consistent ranking in the top two.

Vietnamese woman conquers highest mountain in the Americas

The mountain is part of the Andes range in Mendoza province, Argentina. It is located 112km from the capital of Mendoza province.

Vietnam’s football strategy: Naturalization or homegrown development?

While naturalized players are transforming football in the region, Vietnam must carefully weigh the benefits and drawbacks before fully committing to this trend.

Tien Linh steps up for Vietnam as Xuan Son faces long injury layoff

With Xuan Son sidelined for eight months, Tien Linh is now Vietnam’s main attacking force as they prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Can he rise to the challenge?

Vietnam’s U22 squad selection heats up as overseas players enter the mix

With SEA Games gold as the goal, coach Kim Sang Sik is considering overseas Vietnamese footballers, but competition for spots remains fierce.

VN's top shooters dominate Asia again with thrilling victory in 10m air pistol

Trinh Thu Vinh and Pham Quang Huy proved their class once more, securing gold for the second consecutive year at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Vietnamese cyclist injured at Asian Championship

Vietnamese cyclist Nguyen Dan Binh suffered an accident during the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championship, currently taking place in Thailand.

Coach Kim Sang Sik faces key staffing decisions for Vietnam national team

Following Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2024 victory, the national team is undergoing significant coaching staff changes. Coach Kim Sang Sik needs to act swiftly to fill key positions.

Vietnam builds on ASEAN Cup glory to chase 2027 Asian Cup dream

Fresh off a historic ASEAN Cup win, Vietnam is gearing up for the final qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup, with confidence at an all-time high.

Naturalized players eye Vietnam’s national team after Xuan Son’s success

Following Xuan Son’s historic run with Vietnam’s national team, foreign players in the V-League see a new path to international football.

Tien Linh reaches 100 career goals, leads V-League Golden Boot race

Binh Duong’s forward has cemented his place among Vietnam’s top strikers, reaching 100 career goals at just 27 years old.

Vietnam’s 61-year-old cyclist wins Asian gold with borrowed bike

After a devastating fire destroyed Vietnam’s entire cycling equipment, veteran rider Hoang Hai Nam, 61, defied the odds to win gold at the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships, making history for the country.

Vietnam’s Tien Linh finally gets his ASEAN Cup gold medal

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has finally been given the correct gold medal for the ASEAN Cup 2024, after initially receiving a runner-up medal by mistake.

Vietnam national team faces uphill battle to re-enter FIFA's top 100

Vietnam’s undefeated ASEAN Cup campaign has propelled the team up the FIFA rankings, moving from 114th to 112th place.

Xuan Son and Nam Dinh dominate as V-League honors top performers

Thep Xanh Nam Dinh and their star forward, Nguyen Xuan Son, secured a clean sweep of the monthly V-League awards. With Coach Vu Hong Viet leading the charge, the team continues its impressive form this season.

VN women’s futsal team faces Iran, Philippines in World Cup qualification bid

The Vietnam women’s futsal team has been drawn into Group B of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Championship, where they will face defending champions Iran, Hong Kong (China), and the Philippines.