Việt Nam are in the Group C of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2019’s final qualification after a draw held yesterday in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets had to be stretchered off just eight minutes into the Catalans' 4-0 win at Eibar on Sunday with sprained ligaments in his right ankle.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said his side had put on a united front after Diego Costa marked his return with a goal in a 2-0 victory over Hull City.

Coach Nguyễn Hữu Thắng will represent Việt Nam at Asian Cup 2019’s third qualification draw being held on the night of January 23 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Việt Nam Football Federation’s (VFF) Deputy General Secretary Dương Nghiệp Khôi will retire on Tuesday, ending his 13 years’ association with the national football community.

The national Muay Thai team will gather early next month to prepare for international tournaments in 2017.

Hà Nội FC continued to prove their strength after beating HCM City 3-1 in the fourth round of the V.League 1 at Thống Nhất Stadium yesterday.

Quảng Nam Football Club rose to the top of the table after beating Hải Phòng FC after three qualifying matches of the 19^th round at the ongoing V-League took place yesterday in Tam Kỳ, Quảng Nam Province, Bình Dương and Quảng Ninh provinces.

The V. League is again facing a crisis with FLC Thanh Hóa president threatening to walk out with his team if the eight-match ban against captain Omar is not revoked.