National team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam to join Japanese club
National team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam to join Japanese club

VOV.VN - Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Van Lam is on the verge of signing for J-League 1 side Cerezo Osaka after departing Thai club Muangthong United.

National team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam to join Japanese club
Van Toan among top goal creators in ASEAN leagues
Van Toan among top goal creators in ASEAN leagues

VOV.VN - Vietnamese forward Van Toan of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) FC has been named among the players with the most assists in domestic ASEAN leagues during 2020.

Van Toan among top goal creators in ASEAN leagues
National Super Cup 2020 to limit attendance for COVID-19 fight
National Super Cup 2020 to limit attendance for COVID-19 fight

VOV.VN - The upcoming National Super Cup 2020 fixture on January 9 will permit only 5,000 spectators into the stadium in line with the Health Ministry’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control measures.

National Super Cup 2020 to limit attendance for COVID-19 fight
Vietnamese athletes ready to excel at SEA Games 31
Vietnamese athletes ready to excel at SEA Games 31

Vietnamese athletes are training hard to do their best at the 31st Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games 31), to be held from November 21 to December 2 in Hanoi and ten nearby localities.

Vietnamese athletes ready to excel at SEA Games 31
Vietnamese futsal team in contention for Futsal World Cup spot
Vietnamese futsal team in contention for Futsal World Cup spot

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national futsal team could be selected to compete at the Futsal World Cup which will get underway in Lithuania in September, in the event that the AFC Futsal Championship is cancelled due to complicated developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese futsal team in contention for Futsal World Cup spot
Three major goals ahead for Vietnamese football in 2021
Three major goals ahead for Vietnamese football in 2021

VOV.VN - Progressing through the Asian region’s second round of qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup, competently organising the 2021 V.League 1 season, and local clubs sides participating and having success in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) tournaments are the three goals for Vietnamese football in 2021.

Three major goals ahead for Vietnamese football in 2021
U22 Vietnam aim for gold at 31st SEA Games
U22 Vietnam aim for gold at 31st SEA Games

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese U22 national football team, the national women’s football team, and the country’s athletics team, have all been tasked with defending their leading position in the region during the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be held in the country in late 2021.

U22 Vietnam aim for gold at 31st SEA Games
HCM City wins 2020 National Basketball Championships
HCM City wins 2020 National Basketball Championships

VOV.VN - Both the men’s and women’s teams from Ho Chi Minh City have emerged as victors at the 2020 National Basketball Championships which concluded in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on December 29.

HCM City wins 2020 National Basketball Championships
Vietnam puts forward 11 sports for ASEAN Para Games 2021
Vietnam puts forward 11 sports for ASEAN Para Games 2021

VOV.VN - The Vietnam ASEAN Para Games Organising Committee (VIEAPGOC) has proposed a total of 11 sports to be played at the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 11) which is scheduled to be held in Hanoi from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2021.

Vietnam puts forward 11 sports for ASEAN Para Games 2021
Vietnamese football a silver lining in Southeast Asia
Vietnamese football a silver lining in Southeast Asia

The development of Vietnamese football and the V.League’s appeal and competitiveness as a top professional football league have drawn many international players and experts to the country.

Vietnamese football a silver lining in Southeast Asia
Vietnamese national team record draw with U22 side in second friendly match
Vietnamese national team record draw with U22 side in second friendly match

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team were held to a 2-2 draw against the U22 squad in a friendly match played in the northern province of Phu Tho on December 27.

Vietnamese national team record draw with U22 side in second friendly match
World Cup’s slot allocation brings extra challenge for Vietnam
World Cup’s slot allocation brings extra challenge for Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Bureau of the FIFA Council moved to expand the number of teams participating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup on December 24, thereby creating a new challenge for the Vietnamese women’s football team.

World Cup’s slot allocation brings extra challenge for Vietnam
National team enjoy 3-2 friendly win over Vietnamese U22 side
National team enjoy 3-2 friendly win over Vietnamese U22 side

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team recorded a comfortable 3-2 win over the Vietnamese U22 team in a friendly match played on December 23 in the northern province of Quang Ninh as part of both sides’ preparations for international tournaments coming up next year.

National team enjoy 3-2 friendly win over Vietnamese U22 side
Two VN football teams among most popular in Asia
Two VN football teams among most popular in Asia

VOV.VN - Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) FC and Hanoi FC have been listed among the 10 Southeast Asian clubs that will compete for the title of Asia’s Most Popular Football Club.

Two VN football teams among most popular in Asia
World Cup qualifier against Malaysia faces possible delay
World Cup qualifier against Malaysia faces possible delay

VOV.VN - A fixture between the Vietnamese men’s national football team and Malaysia is at risk of being delayed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to Le Hoai Anh, general secretary of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

World Cup qualifier against Malaysia faces possible delay
Year in review: Top 10 sporting events selected by VOV
Year in review: Top 10 sporting events selected by VOV

VOV.VN - Undoubtedly 2020 has been a unique year in sport due to the majority of events being greatly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite this, there has still been many memorable events, and there are the top 10 events of the year selected by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Year in review: Top 10 sporting events selected by VOV
Vietnam actively preparing for SEA Games 31, ASEAN Para Games 11
Vietnam actively preparing for SEA Games 31, ASEAN Para Games 11

Leaders of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the sub-committees met in Hanoi on December 22 to review preparations for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 11).

Vietnam actively preparing for SEA Games 31, ASEAN Para Games 11
National women’s football team conclude year as top five Asian side
National women’s football team conclude year as top five Asian side

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national women’s football team have ended the year by being ranked among the five leading teams in Asia, according to the final rankings of the year released by FIFA.

National women’s football team conclude year as top five Asian side
15 teams compete for 2020 National Basketball Championships
15 teams compete for 2020 National Basketball Championships

VOV.VN - A total of 15 teams from across the country are participating in the 2020 National Basketball Championships which got underway in Nha Trang city, south-central Vietnam on Dec. 20.

15 teams compete for 2020 National Basketball Championships
HCM City FC signs up US midfielder
HCM City FC signs up US midfielder

Vietnamese-American midfielder Lee Nguyen has signed a one-year deal with Ho Chi Minh City FC and will play as a domestic player for them in 2021.

HCM City FC signs up US midfielder
National women’s football team set for January training camp
National women’s football team set for January training camp

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national women’s football team are scheduled to begin their upcoming training camp from January 6, 2021, in preparation for important international fixtures which will be taking place next year, including qualification games for the 2023 World Cup.

National women’s football team set for January training camp
Changing competition format of AFC Cup 2021 could benefit Hanoi FC
Changing competition format of AFC Cup 2021 could benefit Hanoi FC

VOV.VN - V.League 1 runners-up Hanoi FC are set to gain an advantage when participating in next year’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2021 following organisers moving to change the competition format.

Changing competition format of AFC Cup 2021 could benefit Hanoi FC
Kiatisak due to arrive in HCM City on Dec. 18
Kiatisak due to arrive in HCM City on Dec. 18

VOV.VN - Legendary Thai coach and former player Kiatisak Senamuang is due to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City on December 18 ahead of starting his new job as coach of his former side Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL).

Kiatisak due to arrive in HCM City on Dec. 18
24 players called up to Vietnam’s U22 squad for final gathering of the year
24 players called up to Vietnam’s U22 squad for final gathering of the year

VOV.VN - Head coach Park Hang-seo announced on December 16 a squad of 24 players who will make up the Vietnamese U22 team for their final gathering of 2020, with the side competing in two friendly matches against the senior national team this month.

24 players called up to Vietnam’s U22 squad for final gathering of the year
National team set for two friendly matches against Vietnamese U22 side
National team set for two friendly matches against Vietnamese U22 side

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team are due to compete in two friendly matches against the U22 team in December to prepare for upcoming international tournaments which is set to be held in 2021.

National team set for two friendly matches against Vietnamese U22 side
V.League 1 set to feature 14 teams for 2021 season
V.League 1 set to feature 14 teams for 2021 season

VOV.VN - The upcoming 2021 season of the V.League 1 is set to see a total of 14 teams compete when it kicks off on January 16, according to a recent draw hosted by the Vietnam Professional Football JSC (VPF).

V.League 1 set to feature 14 teams for 2021 season
Serbian coach Petrovic comes back to lead Thanh Hoa FC
Serbian coach Petrovic comes back to lead Thanh Hoa FC

VOV.VN - Serbian coach Ljupko Petrovic will take the helm of Thanh Hoa FC to lead the club in the upcoming V-League 2021.

Serbian coach Petrovic comes back to lead Thanh Hoa FC
Van Toan named as most valuable Vietnamese footballer
Van Toan named as most valuable Vietnamese footballer

VOV.VN - Van Toan has been named among the Vietnamese national team’s four most valuable players with an estimated transfer value of EUR300,000, according to website Transfermarkt.

Van Toan named as most valuable Vietnamese footballer
Saigon Heat retain VBA championship
Saigon Heat retain VBA championship

Saigon Heat have took the title of the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) 2020 after beating Thang Long Warriors three games to one in the finals.

Saigon Heat retain VBA championship
Vietnam conclude 2020 in 93rd position in final FIFA rankings
Vietnam conclude 2020 in 93rd position in final FIFA rankings

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese men’s national football team have been placed 93rd in the world according to the final FIFA rankings of the year released this month.

Vietnam conclude 2020 in 93rd position in final FIFA rankings
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