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Vietnam Defeats UAE to Claim Group G’s Top Spot in World Cup Qualifier

The national team hasn’t lost a game since the World Cup 2022 qualification round started.

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Coach Park Hang-Seo Extends Contract With Vietnam Football Federation

Good news for Vietnamese football fans!

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In Its 2nd Edition, Coupe de Hue Features Bach Ma Mountain Trail, World-Famous Cyclist

Vietnam is opening itself up as a destination for international-standard competitive cycling events. But can the momentum last? 

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U-23 Vietnam’s Doan Van Hau to Play in Top Dutch Football League

Hau, who is playing full-time for Hanoi FC, is going to the Netherlands on a one-year loan contract.

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On Dreaming of a Time When Vietnam Loves Basketball as Much as Football

How lucrative is being a professional basketball player in Vietnam? To help make ends meet, “some work at fast-food restaurants,” admits Ho Chi Minh City Wings small forward Nguyen Ky Quan.

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How a Power Couple Built a Dedicated Home for Powerlifting in Saigon

In full "ninja" attire, I braved congested streets under the scorching sun looking for the address. Finally, having spotted a sign that reads 'OldSchool Barbell System’ tucked deep inside Binh Thanh D...

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Meet 16-Year-Old Nguyen Thi Diep, the Only Female at Hanoi's Basketball Tryout

As the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) professional male basketball league enters its new season, teams are hosting tryouts to look for young talent.

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Vietnam's National Football Team Valued at $1.9m

How much would you be willing to spend on the national team?

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Vietnam Comes to a Halt to Celebrate U-12 Football Victory

Editor's note: Happy April Fools' Day! This article was part of Saigoneer's 2019 April Fools' Day celebration. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, a...

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15-Year-Old Vietnamese Weightlifter Wins 3 Gold Medals, Sets World Records

Do Tu Tung, a 15-year-old bodybuilder from Bac Ninh recently won three gold medals at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships in Las Vegas.

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Thai Football Club Shells out $500,000 for Vietnamese Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam

Following his strong performance as part of Vietnam’s national football team in 2018, goaltender Dang Van Lam has been highly sought-after by other teams in the region. He has now settled with Muangth...

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Vietnam’s Magical Football Journey Culminates in a Battle Against Japan

After getting out of their group by virtue of a superior disciplinary record, Vietnam’s progress to the quarterfinals of Asian football’s showpiece event in the UAE has been achieved by some familiar ...

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Tieu Chinh Nguyen, the 'Godfather' of Saigon Street Basketball, Passes Away at 74

Tieu Chinh Nguyen, 74, was a familiar face at Phu Tho stadium, a popular playground for Saigon's basketball enthusiasts.

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Autographed Jersey of Football Team Sold for $30,000 to Build Bridge in Poor Community

2018 has been an auspicious year for Vietnamese football: the national U23 team opened the year with an unprecedented silver medal at the U-23 AFC Cup in China, and ended the year with a long-awaited ...

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[Photos] This Football-Themed Wedding Album Taken During Bão in Saigon Is Peak Vietnam

Instead of bemoaning the fact that their wedding photo shoot coincided with the much-anticipated recent AFF Cup 2018 final match, a couple in Saigon decided to go with the flow and turn their bridal a...

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Coach Park Hang-Seo Dedicates $100,000 in Prize Money to Develop Vietnam Football

Coach Park Hang-seo and the national team have been the recipients of many monetary prizes after achieving the gold medal for the recently concluded AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 last Saturday.

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Football Fans Pull Bão All-Nighter as Vietnam Wins AFF Cup Again After 10 Years

After an entire night of revelry, it still feels like a dream that Vietnam has once again claimed the top position in the AFF Suzuki Cup.

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Have the Same Name as a Football Player? This Station Will Give You Free Gas.

What does Christmas even matter when football season is in full drive?

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Vietnam Men's Football Team Enters World's Top 100 Again After 7 Years

Vietnam’s impressive winning streak at the ongoing AFF Cup 2018 has propelled the national men’s football team back into the top 100 teams in the world.

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Vietnam Might Be Punished Next Match After Fans Set off Flares Mid-Game

Vietnam's football fanatics might harm the national team's performance during the current regional tournament.