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AFC delays 2020 AFC Futsal Championship

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the AFC Futsal Championship 2020 will be postponed due to the deadly coronavirus.

Fair Play Awards ceremony cancelled

Organisers of the Fair Play Award 2019 announced on Monday their ceremony planned for February 12 will be postponed because of the outbreak of coronavirus.

Demme and Elmas help resurgent Napoli beat Sampdoria

Diego Demme and Eljif Elmas scored their first Serie A goals as Napoli followed up last weekend's win over champions Juventus with a 4-2 victory at Sampdoria on Monday.

'Nothing personal' - PSG coach Tuchel plays down spat with Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday attempted to play down a touchline spat with Kylian Mbappe which overshadowed the French champions' big weekend win over Montpellier.

Goalie Kim Thanh – steel shield of women’s football team

Goalkeeper Trần Thị Kim Thanh really is Wonder Woman. In fact, the 26-year-old is known as the 'steel shield' of the Việt Nam national women’s football team.

Women footballers undergo regular health checks

The national women’s football team are training in South Korea for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and have implemented health testing requirements by the event’s organising board to prevent coronavirus.

Simpson rallies for Phoenix Open playoff win over Finau

Webb Simpson birdied the last two holes of regulation, then birdied the first playoff hole to deny Tony Finau and claim his sixth US PGA Tour title at the Phoenix Open on Sunday.

Hà Nội named among best in the region

Hà Nội FC is one of the best six teams in Southeast Asia, according to the latest rankings released by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Fati and Messi connection sees Barca hold on against Levante

Ansu Fati became the youngest player ever to score a brace in La Liga on Sunday by capitalising on two brilliant Lionel Messi assists to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Levante.

Coronavirus forces postponement of Vietnamese football season

The deadly virus which has killed more than 300 people in China has spread to Việt Nam and forced the domestic football season's start to be delayed.

Futsal team to sharpen skills in Spain

The national futsal team will leave for a training camp in Spain on February 9 in preparation for next month’s Asian Championship in Turkmenistan.

Wrestlers targets Olympic spots

Vietnamese athletes will take part in the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in New Dehli, India, from February 18-23.

Athletic coach Vũ Ngọc Lợi plays a key role in many athletes' success

Vũ Ngọc Lợi is well known in athletics and as one of the most experienced coaches in Việt Nam helped turn many athletes into international winners and potential champions during his reign of more than 30 years.

Vietnamese athletes compete in Asian mountain bike champs

Việt Nam will take part in the Asian Mountain Bike Continental Championships in Chiangrai Province, Thailand on February 1-5.

Boost for Setien as Messi leads Barca rout over Leganes

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona hammered Leganes 5-0 on Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and deliver a much-needed boost for new coach Quique Setien.

Greece to seek FIFA, UEFA help to 'reset' football problems: PM

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday his government would seek help from governing bdies FIFA and UEFA to "reset" the country's troubled football scene.

Tokyo 2020 unveils Olympic 'plaza' made from donated wood

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers on Wednesday unveiled the "Village Plaza", a key part of the Athletes' Village that is being built from wood donated by municipalities across Japan.

HCM City and Quảng Ninh to representative Việt Nam in AFC Cup

Both Vietnamese clubs are said to be easy groups and are expected to advance to the next round.

Việt Nam to face Iraq in friendly in March

Việt Nam will play Iraq in a friendly match ahead of their next 2022 World Cup qualifier match in March.

Year-of-Rat-born athletes expected to shine in 2020

Many of Việt Nam's top athletes were born in the Year of the Rat and a lot is expected of them this lunar year, with the Olympics and World Cup qualification on the horizon.