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Việt Nam's MMA fighters ready for historic ASIAD debut

Hà Nội thump HAGL in V.League 1

Jamaican Rimario Gordon, a former Hoàng Anh Gia Lai striker, scored a double after captain Nguyễn Văn Quyết netted the opening goal 23 minutes into the game.

Hải Phòng and HCM City FC play out goalless draw in V.League 1 return

Việt Nam national team coach Park Hang-seo was in the stands for the resumption of domestic league play.

President calls for champions to get back to winning ways

A win, and only a win. That’s what Hà Nội FC’s young president Đỗ Quang Vinh wants from his team as the V.League 1 gets back in action on Friday.

Benfica return ends in drab stalemate

Defending Portuguese champions Benfica stuttered back into action on Thursday after a three-month absence and were held to a 0-0 draw, a result ideally suited to an empty, noiseless Estadio da Luz.

South American football to restart with 'maximum guarantees'

South American football will restart with the "maximum guarantees" for the health of players and those involved, CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez told the medical teams of the region's 10 member associations by video call on Thursday.

HCM City visit Hải Phòng without key striker in V.League return

Beloved national team player Nguyễn Công Phượng will miss the match between HCM City FC and Hải Phòng when the V.League 1 restarts today after a lengthy suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Việt Nam-based company to seek club in Asia for Yaya Touré

Harcus Consultancy Group announced they would represent the former Ivory Coast international’s interests in Southeast Asia.

Athletes vie for billiards titles in Kiên Giang

Nearly 900 athletes will compete in the National Billiards & Snooker Championship this year in Kiên Giang Province om June 11-20.

Newcastle doctor warns of injury increase ahead of Premier League restart

Newcastle United's doctor warned on Tuesday that Premier League clubs are preparing for "a lot more injuries" as players return to full training ahead of this month's restart.

Portuguese league returns as Porto suffer surprise defeat

The Portuguese Primeira Liga became the second top European football league to return on Wednesday following the coronavirus lockdown as leaders Porto fell to a surprising 2-1 loss at Famalicao.

Harvard grad and new VBA star aims to inspire on and off the court

The Vietnamese-American was picked first overall in the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA)’s 2020 draft in May by the Saigon Heat.

Take a stand, take a knee

While on one hand, they are clearly showing solidarity to Floyd, they are also protesting against mindless racism that still is abundant in all walks of life as well as in professional football, and many other sports.

FK Sarajevo of Vietnamese owner win Premijer Liga title

FK Sarajevo, a Bosnian football club owned by Vietnamese businessman Nguyễn Hoài Nam, defended their domestic title after the 2019-20 season has been concluded.

Chess masters to compete in Bắc Giang Province

The National Team Chess Championship will be held in Bắc Giang Province on June 5-15.

Infantino says player calls for Floyd justice should be 'applauded'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that footballers in Germany calling for justice for George Floyd during matches deserve applause rather than sanctions.

Premier League clubs given green light to stage friendlies ahead of season restart

The Premier League has today given clubs the green light to play friendlies, but with a number of strict instructions which include players driving to games in their own cars.

Mai Đức Chung still reaching for the stars

The head coach of the national women’s football team is looking for the stars of tomorrow that could help him fulfil his World Cup dream, a dream that has twice eluded him.

Athletes to compete in Tuần Châu Sunset Triathlon in August

The second edition is scheduled three months earlier than last year, just several weeks after the easing of social distancing regulations.

Torino v Parma kicks off Serie A return on June 20

Serie A will return after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence on June 20 with Torino hosting Parma in the first of four postponed matches on the opening weekend, the Italian league confirmed on Monday.