From shining shoes to shining bright for the national team

Tô Văn Vũ sometimes does not believe but it is the truth that he has grown up from a shoeshine boy to become a professional football player. His life is more beautiful as he has chance to join the national team to compete at the coming 2022 World Cup qualifier. 

Should we be all ears on the football pitch?

This week, after a number of bizarre VAR decisions in the Premier League, questions have been raised about whether those in charge should wear microphones to allow supporters to hear discussions they have with the VAR officials.

The Local Game: A 2022 V.League 1 away day wish list

There’s nothing quite like an away day. The anticipation builds throughout the early morning start, sports radio crackles on the way to the ground, the buzz you get from  entering a hostile environment, and if you’re lucky enough to see your team win, the ecstasy of silencing  a full stadium of home supporters.

Domestic football to finally kick off next month

After a longer-than-usual wait, domestic football will finally return to Việt Nam on February 19 as Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) met Nam Định in the opening match of the V.League 1 2022 season.

First Vietnamese representative at a Winter Olympic

A team of six bobsleigh athletes will be the first Vietnamese to compete at a Winter Olympic in February. The team was founded and led by Nguyễn Dân An and has already taken part in competitions in North America Cup. They are hoping for their very own cool runnings in China. VNS

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