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Vietnam earns two slots for AFC Champions League Two

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the nation will have one direct slot, as well as a playoff place, for local teams competing in the AFC Champions League Two in the 2025 to 2026 season.

Twenty-seven football players called for FIFA Days

Coach of the national football team Kim Sang Sik has called 27 players for training ahead of FIFA Days in June and the last two matches within the second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification in Asia.

VFF opens ticket sales for Vietnam and Philippines World Cup qualifier

Ticket prices range from VNĐ200,000 to VNĐ600,000. The VFF will start selling tickets online from May 25 to May 30, or until they sell out. Buyers are expected to receive their tickets by May 30.

VFF appoints three Vietnamese assistants for coach Kim Sang-sik

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially announced the hiring of three Vietnamese assistants to support coach Kim Sang-sik at U23 and the Vietnamese senior team.

Coach Polking makes debut appearance at Hanoi Police FC

Alexandre Polking, former head coach of Thailand's national team, officially signed a two-year contract with V.League 1 side Hanoi Police FC on May 23.

Kim promises to take Vietnam to victory at ASEAN Cup

Kim Sang-sik knows Việt Nam’s challenges at the upcoming ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 but he believes to have positive results.

Quang Hai set to join J1 League Club

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is likely to sign a contract to join a team in Japan's J1 League.

Former Thai national team coach likely to coach Cong An Hanoi FC

Alexandre Polking, former head coach of Thailand's national team, arrived in Vietnam on May 15 ahead of a possible move to become manager of Cong An Hanoi FC.

National football team has new fitness coach

Fitness coach Sang Wuk-an of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s has joined the coaching staff of the Vietnamese men’s football team, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

New head coach of U19 national team announced

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) officially announced on May 14 that Hua Hien Vinh will be the head coach of the Vietnamese U19 men’s national team.

Vietnam, Thailand top seeded ahead of ASEAN football tournament

Vietnam and Thailand are the top seeds at the ASEAN Championship Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024, an international football tournament held every two years, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

V.League 1 champions to compete against strong teams at ASEAN Club Championship

It will be the first time that a club-level tournament is held in the region and will feature 12 of the best clubs.

Four Vietnamese footballers detained for using banned substances

The police have detained four players of Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC, a V-League football team, for investigations after the four players used banned substances in a hotel in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik signs contract, introduces winning philosophy

Head coach Kim Sang-sik penned a two-year contract with the Vietnam Football Federation and made his debut appearance at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 6 during which the Korean expert vowed to embark on the winning philosophy during his term in VN.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik to make debut appearance today

Head coach of the Vietnam national football team Kim Sang-sik of the Republic of Korea is scheduled to make his debut appearance at the headquarters of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) today (May 6).

Kim Sang-sik picked as head coach of Vietnam football teams

Kim Sang-sik, former coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of the Republic of Korea, has been chosen by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to coach the Vietnam national football team and the Vietnam U23 football team.

V.League 1 returns with exciting matches

The first match on May 3 will feature Ha Tinh, currently seventh with 20 points, against Quang Nam, who sit 11th with 16 points.

Kim Sang-sik likely to coach Vietnam football team: RoK media

Major media outlets of the Republic of Korea have reported that Kim Sang-sik, former coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, will take over as coach of the Vietnam national football team, succeeding Park Hang-seo.

0-1 loss to Iraq ends Vietnam’s 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup campaign

Despite efforts, Vietnam conceded a 0-1 defeat to Iraq in a quarter-final match on April 26 evening, bidding farewell to the ongoing 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar.

Brazilian football superstars arrive in Da Nang for football festival

A number of Brazilian football superstars such as Dunga, Rivaldo, Lucio, Roberto Carlos, Giovanni, Jose Kleberson, Edmilson and Paulo Sergio, arrived in Da Nang on April 26 for a friendly footfall festival.