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VFF leaders encourage Vietnamese women's football team

FK Sarajevo of Vietnamese owner win Premijer Liga title

FK Sarajevo, a Bosnian football club owned by Vietnamese businessman Nguyễn Hoài Nam, defended their domestic title after the 2019-20 season has been concluded.

Chess masters to compete in Bắc Giang Province

The National Team Chess Championship will be held in Bắc Giang Province on June 5-15.

Infantino says player calls for Floyd justice should be 'applauded'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that footballers in Germany calling for justice for George Floyd during matches deserve applause rather than sanctions.

Premier League clubs given green light to stage friendlies ahead of season restart

The Premier League has today given clubs the green light to play friendlies, but with a number of strict instructions which include players driving to games in their own cars.

Mai Đức Chung still reaching for the stars

The head coach of the national women’s football team is looking for the stars of tomorrow that could help him fulfil his World Cup dream, a dream that has twice eluded him.

Athletes to compete in Tuần Châu Sunset Triathlon in August

The second edition is scheduled three months earlier than last year, just several weeks after the easing of social distancing regulations.

Torino v Parma kicks off Serie A return on June 20

Serie A will return after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence on June 20 with Torino hosting Parma in the first of four postponed matches on the opening weekend, the Italian league confirmed on Monday.

Werner's Leipzig 'back on course' for Champions League with Cologne win

RB Leipzig returned to third place in the Bundesliga with an entertaining 4-2 victory at Cologne on Monday.

MMA has bright future in Việt Nam

The Việt Nam Mixed Martial Arts Federation was born on Saturday in Hà Nội under President Ngô Đức Quỳnh and his four deputies.

Mixed Martial Arts Federation set up in Việt Nam

The Việt Nam Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) has been officially established, marking a historic point for the potential sport in the country.

Postcards from the edge: Snapshots of European football's return

In the shadows of Germany's Bundesliga, football is gradually restarting in countries across Europe, in almost all cases behind closed doors, with the exception of Hungary where supporters have been allowed to return.

Plain angry' Jordan joins sports world call for change after Floyd death

NBA icon Michael Jordan decried "ingrained racism" in America on Sunday as the sports world's reaction to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd leapt leagues and continents.

Former top striker Ngọc Châm still living her passion

Though she's been retired from football for a decade, former national team striker Đỗ Thị Ngọc Châm is still giving back to the beautiful game.

Hải’s goal vies for best AFC Cup’s free-kicks

Việt Nam's star midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải is again on the Asian Football Confederation’s radar with one of his free kick goals being listed in the AFC Cup’s top five.

Return to normal life' as Italy's Serie A resumes on June 20

Italy's Serie A was given the green light on Thursday to resume on June 20 after a three-month absence as one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic begins to ease restrictions.

Rescheduled Boston Marathon now cancelled: mayor

The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in the event's 124-year history because of ongoing coronavirus fears, officials confirmed on Thursday.

V.League 2 teams eye shocks in National Cup

The round will even feature a match between two teams from the first division as Cần Thơ and Bình Phước, meaning at least one V.League side will enter the quarter-finals.

Hà Nội’s F1 may be held in November

The Việt Nam Formula One Grand Prix could take place this year – but without any international spectators.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.