Đức is against Hải at the 2023 Golden Ball Awards

The short list for the Best Male Player of the Year includes five candidates, however, it is considered a race between Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, who lifted the statue in 2021, and Phạm Tuấn Hải, a rising star in the front lines of all teams that he joined.

The Local Game: Trouss the process!

It has been a year and three days since Philippe Troussier was appointed head coach. And the Frenchman's era has certainly dragged Vietnamese football fans back down to Earth.

Linh to find her form at German Open

According to the coaching board, Linh is in a comfortable branch as most of her rivals are around top 40. If she could beat Neslihan, her toughest opponent then would be Thailand's No 1 Intanon in the quarter-finals. 

Golden Ball Awards 2023 ceremony to take place in HCM City next week

The gala night will reveal the Vietnam Golden Ball 2023 winners for the men's and women’s categories of the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ball Awards; the Futsal's Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ball Awards; the Male and Female Young Player of the Year Awards; the Foreign Player of the Year; and the Devotion Award.

The times they are a changing

Football in the 1970s and 80s was far harder. Tackles were tougher and referees more willing to turn a blind eye to the odd elbow in the face.

Disabled athletes offer inspiration for all

Việt Nam’s disabled athletes are taking the sporting world by storm regularly topping medal tables and bringing pride to the nation. Now calls have been made to nurture the talent of young stars for the good of the country.

Nhất back in MMA action at AFC 30

The seven-time world muaythai champion Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất will fight South Korean Baek Jong Hun in the bantamweight (61.3kg) category.

ASEAN Schools Games offers six sports to student athletes

Under the slogan "Connect and Shine", the competition will connect students from Southeast Asian countries giving them the opportunity to show off their talents and unite the Southeast Asian generation for strong integration and development.

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