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Vietnamese fighters win silver belts in first pro MTGP

Four Vietnamese fighters claimed silver belts in the first international Muay Thai tournament known as “The Home Coming” which was managed by the Muay Thai Grand Prix (MTGP) and organised in Vietnam for the first time.

Brazilian football legend Pele dies at 82

Pele, the Brazilian football legend born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died at the age of 82 on December 29, 2022. Pele is the only player to win the World Cup three times. Over his decades-long career, he helped make

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-0

Vietnam beat Malaysia 3-0 at the ongoing AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 on December 27.

Cong Phuong signs for J-League 1 side Yokohama FC

J-League 1 Football Club Yokohama has signed a two-year contract with Vietnamese football star Nguyen Cong Phuong to play for the 2023 season, Yokohama announced on December 25.

Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win on HCM City walking street

Hundreds of Argentina fans gathered on Bui Vien Street in HCM City, a popular backpacker hangout, on Sunday evening to celebrate the national football team's win over France in an epic World Cup final.

Striker Cong Phuong likely to return to J-League

Vietnamese striker Cong Phuong who has played for Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC is likely to return to Japan to play for J-League, said local media.

Vietnam beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in friendly match

Vietnam defeated Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a friendly match in Hanoi on November 30, - a perfect test for coach Park Hang-seo and his student ahead of their 2022 AFF Cup campaign in December.

Vietnam to have an effective match against Borussia Dortmund: Coach Park

Vietnam will have an effective match against German football club Borussia Dortmund, heach coach Park Hang Seo stated at a press conference in Hanoi on November 29, a day before the friendly match.

HCMC to host international Muay Thai Grand Prix

Vietnam's most popular fighter Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất will be one of many exciting names competing at the Muay Thai Grand Prix (MTGP) in HCMC in December and early next year.

Foreigners flock to Hanoi street to cheer on World Cup

Many foreign tourists are rushing to Ta Hien Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to watch World Cup matches.

Permanent Court of Arbitration rep. office inaugurated in Vietnam

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Secretary General Marcin Czepelak cut the red ribbon inaugurating the PCA Representative Office in Hanoi on November 24.

Park Hang-seo vows AFF Cup title for Vietnam ahead of departure

Park Hang-seo has revealed his ambitious plan to help Vietnam take the 2022 AFF Cup trophy before he says farewell to Vietnamese football fans after five years of working as manager of the national team.

Five Vietnamese athletes test positive for doping at SEA Games 31

Five Vietnamese athletes have tested positive for doping after undergoing a second test taken at a laboratory in Thailand.

Hạ Long Bay Heritage Marathon returns on Sunday

After a year-long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hạ Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2022 will return on Sunday in Quảng Ninh Province.

Vietnam Football Federation elects new president

Tran Quoc Tuan, acting president of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) was elected president of the national football governing body at its nine congress held in Hanoi on November 6.

VFF invites foreign referees to officiate V.League 1

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) have invited foreign referees to officiate in the V.League 1 2022.

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Vietnam to face defending champions US

Vietnam will play defending champions United States in their opening Group E match after the draw of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Auckland, New Zealand, on October 22.

Korean coach Park to leave Vietnamese football after AFF Cup

Korean coach Park Hang-seo will no longer lead the Vietnamese national football team after his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation expires in January 2023.

Vietnam win two gold medals at 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships

Vietnamese weightlifters have secured two gold and two silver medals at the 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships which is being held in Bahrain from October 6 to 16.

Vietnam defeat Nepal to take on Thailand at AFC U17 qualification

Vietnam easily stunned Nepal 5-0 in another Group F match of the ongoing 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualification on October 7 at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province.

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