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Football fan sentenced to four years in jail for setting off flares

Vũ Trung Trực, a supporter of Nam Định FC, has been sentenced to four years in prison for public order offences and deliberately inflicting injuries by setting off flares.

Former national team player dies aged 36

Former midfielder Phan Quý Hoàng Lâm died of a stroke on May 19 at the age of 36.

UAE investor may buy into sleeping giant of French rugby

An unnamed Middle Eastern individual represented by former France winger Christophe Dominici said on Tuesday they want to buy second-tier French rugby club Beziers.

USGA scraps qualifying for US Open

The US Golf Association is cancelling qualifying for the US Open, which remains scheduled for Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York, in September.

No title given to top scorer in V.League 1 this season

The V.League 1 will not have a top scorer award this year, after it was decided to scrap the prize due to the delays in the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeper Mạnh finds new home at SHB Đà Nẵng

National goalkeeper Nguyễn Tuấn Mạnh has found a new home at SHB Đà Nẵng after parting company with Sanna Khánh Hòa.

Hoài wins first stage of HCM City Television Cup

Nguyễn Tấn Hoài won the first stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Cup yesterday.

Linh, Hải best players of Việt Nam at Asian U23 Championship

Vietnamese footballers midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải and striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh have been named the country’s best players from the U23 Championship in Thailand.

Havertz stars as Leverkusen thump Bremen

Kai Havertz scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen ended the first round of Bundesliga matches in over two months with a 4-1 win at Werder Bremen on Monday which moved them within a point of the top four.

VFF zero in on new technical director

The 58-year-old played from 1980-84 and was manager from 2005-06 in Japan. He was Elite Development Coach of the Hong Kong Football Association in 2016.

No Serie A restart before June 14, says FIGC

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Monday that all its competitions, including Serie A, will remain suspended until June 14.

VBA season set for late July tip-off

The VBA had expected to bring in various changes for the 2020 season, but then came the coronavirus.

Leaders Bayern brush Union aside on Bundesliga return

Robert Lewandowski bagged his 26th league goal this season as leaders Bayern Munich resumed their Bundesliga title chase with a 2-0 win at Union Berlin behind closed doors in their first match in two months on Sunday.

Education and coaches key to cleaning up local football: pundits

Eleven players of Đồng Tháp were involved in the affair which saw Đồng Tháp draw Vĩnh Long 1-1 in a group round match. They shared VNĐ133 million (US$5,700) after the game for keeping the total score at two goals or less.

Goalkeeper Tuấn Mạnh bids farewell to Sanna Khánh Hòa

After more than five years with Sanna Khánh Hòa, goalie Nguyễn Tuấn Mạnh said goodbye to his team on Thursday.

Ricciardo to join McLaren in 2021 as Sainz replacement

Australian Daniel Ricciardo will drive for McLaren in Formula One next season after signing a "multi-year" deal that will see him replace Ferrari-bound Carlos Sainz, the British team announced on Thursday.

Footballer turns rice farmer to provide for family in the long-term

Although midfielder Nguyễn Quý Sửu is short in stature and isn't the most naturally talented player, the Đồng Tháp Province man has carved out a solid career thanks to his passion and perseverance.

Việt Nam to send strong team to AFF Cup 2020

Việt Nam will be sending a strong squad to compete at the AFF Cup 2020 scheduled to take place from October to December this year, deputy chairman of the Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) Trần Quốc Tuấn said.

Up to 25 golfers face 14-day quarantine before US PGA return

Golfers based outside the US will face a 14-day quarantine before they are able to compete on the US PGA Tour when the circuit resumes play next month, tour officials said on Wednesday.

Spurs star Alli survives 'horrible' knifepoint burglary

Knife-carrying burglars broke into Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli's home in London early Wednesday, the England playmaker escaping serious injury after being hit in a scuffle with the robbers.