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Vietnam Police II win 2025 ASEAN police football title

The 2025 ASEAN Police Football Cup concluded in Hanoi, with Vietnam Police II taking the top prize.

Vietnam’s U23 team eyes title defense with golden generation

With a well-rounded squad and battle-tested players, Vietnam’s U23 team enters the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship as a strong contender to defend their title.

Vietnamese team finalise roster for 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship

Coach Kim Sang-sik has officially finalised the list of 23 Vietnamese players participating in the upcoming 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship.

Injured striker Xuan Son trains in Brazil, targets Asian Cup qualifier return

Ahead of the 2025/26 season, striker Nguyen Xuan Son has unexpectedly parted ways with Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC to return to his home country of Brazil.

U23 Vietnam heads to Indonesia to defend regional crown

Coach Kim Sang Sik and the U23 Vietnam squad departed for Indonesia on the morning of July 14, aiming to defend their title at the Southeast Asian U23 Championship.

Vietnam Public Security II, Cambodia reach ASEAN police football final

Vietnam and Cambodia will face off on July 15 after dramatic semifinal victories in Hanoi.

Vietnam U23 names final 23 for 2025 Southeast Asia championship

Coach Kim Sang Sik leads title defense with a youthful, disciplined Vietnam U23 squad.

AFC praises Vietnam for women’s team success, hosting of group E qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sent a letter of congratulations to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Vietnamese women’s national team over topping Group E and qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia.

FPT Play holds exclusive media and broadcasting rights for Mandiri Cup 2025

FPT Play has announced it holds the official exclusive media and broadcasting rights for the ASEAN U23 Mandiri Cup 2025, at which Vietnam aims to win their third in a row later this month in Indonesia.

Vietnam People’s Police II storm into ASEAN football semifinals

After five days of intense group-stage competition, four teams advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 ASEAN Police and Security Forces Football Championship.

FIFA rankings update: Vietnam down to 113th after Asian Cup defeat

Vietnam’s national football team has fallen four places in the latest FIFA world rankings, landing at 113th after a heavy 0-4 defeat to Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Hanoi Police, Nam Dinh to compete in AFC Champions League Two

Both clubs will enter the group stage directly, signifying a significant achievement for Vietnamese football on the regional stage.

Vietnam U22 dominates Chinese Taipei 5-0 in closed-door friendly

Vietnam U22 secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei U22 in a closed-door friendly held in Vung Tau on the afternoon of July 2, underlining their strong preparations for the upcoming 2025 AFF U23 Championship.

New era for V-League: Will mergers fuel decline or derby-driven growth?

Provincial team mergers spark fears of club loss - but also hopes for deeper competition and unity.

Vietnam All Stars defeat Manchester United legends

The match between Manchester United legends (Manchester Reds) and the Vietnam All Stars was held as part of the “Vietnam - UK Football Festival” celebrating 52 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

After the AFF Cup high, Vietnam football faces reality check

Relying on naturalization is not enough - long-term success depends on youth development and league quality.

Coach Okiyama leads Vietnam U20 women into 2026 AFC qualifiers

Vietnam’s U20 women’s team kicks off preparations under Japanese coach Masahiko Okiyama.

Vietnam women thrash Maldives 7-0 in Asian Cup qualifier opener

Vietnam kicks off Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with dominant 7-0 win over Maldives.

Tears of joy as Polking leads CAHN FC to National Cup glory

Winning his first title with CAHN, coach Polking shares heartfelt reflections on a memorable debut season.

Manchester Reds beat Vietnam All-Stars in friendly

Footballing legend Michael Owen scored twice as the Manchester Reds took a 4-2 win over Vietnam All-Stars in a friendly match in the Vietnam-UK Football Festival on June 27.