Bayern Munich’s captain Philipp Lahm, who announced on Tuesday he will retire from all football at the end of the season, is one of the greatest defenders of his generation.

Edin Dzeko hit a brace to go top of the Serie A goal charts on Tuesday as Roma stayed in the title chase with a comprehensive 4-0 win over lacklustre Fiorentina.

The International Women’s Volleyball Tournament – LienVietPostBank Cup 2017 will kick off in the northern province of Bắc Ninh on February 11-18.

The Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) yesterday decided to suspend striker Hoàng Vũ Samson of Hà Nội FC for two matches.

Việt Nam made a promising start to the Year of the Rooster with a 3-0 victory over Malaysia in a friendly match yesterday in HCM City.

Việt Nam will host a group of the qualifying round of the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship in July, the Việt Nam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed.

Russia will miss August's World Athletics Championships in London after their doping ban was extended on Monday, world governing body president Sebastien Coe said.

Italy dealt defending Davis Cup champions Argentina a first-round knockout Monday, advancing to the quarter-finals as Fabio Fognini came back from two sets down to beat Guido Pella.

HCM City Wings basketball club has signed a contract with coach Ricky Magallanes to prepare for the coming season.

The Việt Nam national football team will meet Chinese Taipei in a friendly match on March 24, according to the Việt Nam Football Federation.

Saigon Heat beat Alab Pilipinas of the Philippines 72-65 during the 2016-17 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) season at the Almendras Gym in Davao City in the Philippines on February 5.

Việt Nam lost to Hong Kong 2-3 following three days of competition in the first round matches of the Davis Cup’s Group II, Asia Oceania Zone.

Britain was defaulted into the Davis Cup quarter-finals Sunday while Spain edged Croatia to advance and defending champion Argentina battled Italy into a decisive fifth match at a rain-hit tie.

Việt Nam won the futsal tournament for ASEAN embassies held in India on February 5, beating Thailand 2-0 in the final match.

Luis Muriel’s penalty gave Sampdoria a shock 1-0 win over AC Milan 1-0 on Sunday to compound the Rossoneri’s hopes of a return to European football.

Nairo Quintana made the perfect start to a daunting season as the Movistar rider survived the elements to win the Tour of Valencia on Sunday.

Việt Nam are placed in Group C, along with Japan, Thailand and the Philippines, after a draw of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, which is slated to be played on February 14-19 in HCM City.

Hoàng Xuân Vinh, the Olympic winner, must endure serious pressure when he competes at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in India.