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Philippe Troussier to make Vietnam debut next week

Dubbed the “White Wizard” after a successful stint, new head coach of the Vietnam national team Philippe Troussier is to be officially unveiled to local fans on February 27, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced.

Two Vietnamese young footballers to debut in RoK next month

Two young football talents from Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) FC - striker Vu Minh Hieu and defender Nguyen Canh Anh - will officially debut in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on March 1 during a game at Cheonan

Philippe Troussier named as head coach of Vietnam national team

The Vietnam Football Federation and coach Philippe Troussier have reached an agreement for a contract, with the Frenchman taking on the role of head coach of the Vietnam national men’s football team.

Nguyen Thi Oanh finishes fifth place in Asian indoor tournament

Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh finished in fifth place during the final round of the women's 3000m event at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2023, which is currently taking place in Kazakhstan.

Local star to compete in three ATP Challenger tourneys in India

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam is set to participate in three consecutive Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger tournaments in India, starting from February 13.

Singapore replaces Russia as host of swimming world championships

Singapore will host swimming's world championships in 2025, the sport's governing body said on Thursday, replacing the Russian city of Kazan.

Striker Tien Linh placed 29th at Asia’s Best Footballer Award 2022

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has received only one point from voters of the Best Footballer in Asia Award 2022, finishing 29th in the list of 31 rated players altogether.

Park Hang-seo plans to set up football academy in Vietnam

Former head coach of the Vietnam national men's football team Park Hang-seo has planned to open a football academy for local young people in the coming time.

Vietnamese striker Tien Linh vies for Asia’s Best Footballer Award 2022

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been listed among the 25 nominees for the Best Footballer in Asia 2022 award organized by Titan Sports of China.

AFC praises Park Hang-seo’s “lasting legacy” in Vietnamese football

The Asian Football Confederation has published an article titled “Park Hang-seo: A lasting legacy”, to honour the Korean coach after his magical five year journey with the Vietnamese men’s football team.

Park Hang-seo stops rumours he will coach Indonesia

Coach Park Hang-seo has confirmed that he will succeed Shin Tae-yong to lead the national team of Indonesia after he terminates his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation.

Vietnam team welcomed home after AFF Cup defeat

Hundreds of football fans gathered at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport to welcome the Vietnamese national football team after their defeat in the AFF Cup final.

Vietnam miss out on AFF Cup 2022 trophy after loss to Thailand

Vietnam failed to secure the AFF Cup 2022 crown after losing 0-1 to Thailand in the final second leg at Thammasat Stadium on January 16 night.

Vietnam keep AFF Cup title hope with late goal against Thailand in final

Both teams Vietnam and Thailand started the game slowly. Vietnam got the first shot with a long-range attempt by Nguyen Quang Hai , but it went wide.

Football fans queue up for Vietnam-Thailand AFF Cup Final

Hundreds of people queued at the Vietnamese Football Federation’s headquarters in Hanoi for tickets for the first leg of the final against Thailand.

AFF Cup final match tours launched

Many Vietnamese travel companies have launched tours to Thailand for the AFF Cup Final between Thailand and Vietnam on January 16.

Coach Park Hang-seo honoured at Victory Cup 2022

Head coach Park Hang-seo of the Vietnamese national men’s football team won the award for the best foreign coach of 2022 at the Cup Chien Thang (Victory Cup) award ceremony.

Tien Linh scores a brace to send Vietnam into AFF Cup final

Forward Nguyen Tien Linh scored a double as Vietnam trounced Indonesia 2-0 in the return leg of the 2022 AFF Cup semifinals at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of January 9 to book their place

AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam, Indonesia play to goalless draw

Vietnam were held to a goalless draw against Indonesia in a tight match in the first leg of AFF Cup 2022’s semi-finals in Senayan city, Indonesia on January 6.

Van Hau among top five defenders of AFF Cup’s group stage

Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau has been named among the best five defenders who impressed the most during the group stage of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.

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