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V-League 2008 starts: The Cong make surprise

The first round of the V-League 2008 witnessed an impressive return of The Cong as they defeated Binh Duong, the defending champions in a narrow score…

Kim Chi asks to retire from national football

Captain Doan Kim Chi has asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism if she could retire from the national women"s football team.

Women footballers called up to prepare for Asia Champ qualifiers

As many as 23 players have been called up to prepare for the second qualifying round of the 2008 Asia Football Championship

Anpha Petrol sponsors First Division tournament

The First Division will start a new season with Anpha Petrol as the new official sponsor. However, the contract will last for only one year.

Roller-coaster year for Vietnamese football

Vietnamese football has had its fill of success and failure this year. The Bong Da (Football) newspaper named what it considered to be the top ten…

Viet Nam lose chance to host AFF Cup 2008

Viet Nam has failed in its bid to host the ASEAN Football Federation Championship (AFF Cup).

VND700mil set for champions of V-League 2008

The Vietnam Football Federation on December 25 issued official announcement on the regulations and competing schedule of the V-League 2008 which is…

Works start on grass grounds for young footballers

Works started on December 25 at the My Dinh National Sports Complex to grow grasses on three football grounds.

Binh Duong to host Nam Dinh in Super-Izzi opener

Defending V-League champions Becamex Binh Duong are set for a tough season opener this Friday when they face Dam Phu My Nam Dinh for the Super – Izzi…

Million bucks asked for top striker

Song Lam Nghe An football team, the owner of Cong Vinh, Vietnam"s number-one striker, say they would transfer him to any club willing to pay $1 million.