Việt Nam’s coach Park Hang-seo yesterday announced the names of 23 players who will compete in the upcoming Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Championship finals.

The rookie of the V.League, Nam Định, tied 1-1 with FLC Thanh Hóa in a friendly match at Thiên Trường Stadium on January 6.

Former Việt Nam national team coach Toshiya Miura said he hopes to lead V.League 1 club HCM City to third place this season.

Việt Nam’s top tennis player Lý Hoàng Nam was defeated in the semi-final of the Hong Kong F6 Futures tennis tournament yesterday.

Midfielder Vũ Ngọc Thịnh said goodbye to V.League club Hải Phòng. He will now play for HCM City.

Two penalties helped Real Madrid to a healthy 3-0 win in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey tie with second-tier Numancia on Thursday, while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw as the La Liga giants rested their stars.

Defending champion Serena Williams pulled out of the Australian Open on Friday, saying she was still not at the level she needs to be after giving birth to her first child.

Former striker of U22 and U23 Việt Nam team, Nguyễn Hữu Khôi signed a one-year contract with Siheung City FC of K3 League of South Korea yesterday.

Việt Nam’s No 1 tennis player Lý Hoàng Nam defeated No 3 seed Reboul Fabien of France in the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong F6 Futures tournament yesterday.