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The making of a champion: Công An Hà Nội's title and what comes next

Vietnam Challenge badminton tournament postponed again

The Badminton World Federation has delayed all tournaments scheduled in May to July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam national team in top 15 in Asia

The Vietnamese squad are still No 14 in Asia and the only team from Southeast Asia in the continental top 15.

ITF president takes 30% pay cut to help 'job retention scheme'

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday a range of new measures to help its staff during the coronavirus pandemic, with the governing body's president David Haggerty taking a voluntary 30-per cent pay cut.

PSG's Al-Khelaifi in firing line as French clubs battle for TV revenue

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi has been accused of becoming embroiled in a conflict of interest in a dispute over television payments to French football clubs facing a financial crisis in the coronavirus pandemic.

V.League 1's top strikers over last 20 years

During its 20-year history, some top strikers have graced the V.League 1 with their talents, with many going on to win the Golden Boot. Here's the Việt Nam News selection of the best of the best over the past two decades.

Phượng joins AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign against COVID-19

Striker Nguyễn Công Phượng is one of the latest three players taking part in the Asian Football Confederation’s #BreakTheChain campaign against COVID-19.

Premier League stars launch fund to 'help' health service virus fight

Premier League players announced on Wednesday they had launched an initiative to generate funds for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) to help against the coronavirus pandemic.

Real Madrid players accept up to 20 percent pay cut

Real Madrid players have agreed to cut their salaries by as much as a fifth, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday, as Spanish football remains on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Home marathoners run to support COVID-19 doctors

A virtual marathon, entitled Home Marathon, begins today to support medical staff who are fighting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Sông Lam Nghệ An, Sanna Khánh Hòa among global teams to field least number of players

Tottenham and England great Greaves in hospital

Tottenham Hotspur and England great Jimmy Greaves is being treated in hospital, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Paraguay court releases Ronaldinho into house arrest in Asuncion hotel

A Paraguayan judge on Tuesday ordered the release of Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and his brother into house arrest at a hotel in downtown Asuncion.

Archer Đầy sets sights on comeback after coronavirus

Like many other athletes, Đầy is locked behind doors at the National Sports Training Centre to ensure their safety.

Six moments of genius from Nguyễn Quang Hải

With the COVID-19 pandemic taking football off our screens, what better time for a reminder of some of his best pieces of genius?

Tú Làn Adventure Race to be held in July

The 2020 Tú Làn Adventure Race will be rescheduled on July 1-4, the organisers have announced.

VBA postpones tip-off due to COVID-19

The new date for tip-off will be July 4 with the participation of seven teams, one more than last year.

New bribe details on 2018, 2022 World Cup votes as execs charged

Two former executives with US media giant Fox were charged with corruption, bank fraud and money-laundering on Monday as US federal prosecutors shed fresh light on the scandal-tainted bidding war for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Liverpool backtrack over decision to furlough staff

Liverpool on Monday scrapped their controversial decision to furlough non-playing staff during the coronavirus pandemic after the Premier League leaders apologised for coming to the "wrong conclusion".

Coronavirus forces athletes to train at home

Locked out of training because of the coronavirus V.League 1 players have made their homes training centres, waiting for the pandemic to be over

Italian union urges pay deal for lower league players

The head of the Italian footballers' association (AIC) on Sunday urged football authorities in the country to strike a deal to safeguard lower league players, who risk losing their livelihoods due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic.