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Asian futsal set to soar with new AFC Futsal Club Licensing Criteria

Asian futsal has grown steadily in recent years with the Continent’s sides achieving success on the world’s biggest stages and the sport is poised to usher in a new chapter of development with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirming the pilot implementation of futsal club licensing beginning this year.

Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan holds the position of Acting President of Vietnam Football Federation, term 8th (2018-2022)

The VFF Annual Congress on Jan 09 agreed to approve the personnel of VFF Executive Committee term 8th (2018-2022) in accordance with the provisions of VFF Regulation. Accordingly, Mr. Le Khanh Hai resigned from concurrently holding the position of VFF President term 8th (2018-2022), Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan – Vice Permanent President assumed the position of Acting President until the election of the President at the VFF Congress 9th (2022 – 2026).

Actively and flexibly adapting to promote the image of Vietnamese football

In the year 2021, Vietnamese Football continued to face difficulties because of the fast-changing of COVID-19 pandemic, however, the communication tasks had proactively adjusted on the format, change to the online platform as well as support to the media agencies, to maintain the cooperation between units, to promote the Vietnamese football image to spectators.

VFF continues to develop international cooperation

As a dynamic and active member federation, VFF always actively participates in all events, updates information on competitive schedules and international activities to plan and have suitable preparation. The participation and contribution of VFF and members have been highly appreciated by AFC and AFF.

VFF Annual Congress 2021 term 8th (2018 – 2022)

According to the agreement of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the morning of Jan 09, the VFF Annual Congress 2021 term 8 (2018 – 2022) was organised at VFF’s house both online and offline.

Workshop on preparation to organise the National Professional Tournaments 2022: Working together to develop Vietnamese Football

In the morning of Jan 07, the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) organised the Workshop on preparation to organise the National Professional Tournaments 2022 both online and offline.

AFC Champions League 2022: Latest Decisions by AFC Entry Control Body

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s independent Entry Control Body (ECB) has decided to withdraw the licences of Persepolis FC, Esteghlal FC and Gol Gohar Sirjan FC (all clubs from the Islamic Republic of Iran) to participate in the AFC Champions League 2022 pursuant to Articles 14.4 and 14.5 of the AFC Club Licensing Regulations (read together with Article 4.1.4 of the Procedural Rules Governing the AFC Entry Control Body).

VFF admits 05 new member associations

The VFF Annual Congress 2021 which is organised at VFF’s house on Jan 09 voted to approve the admission of 05 new member associations. Hence, the total number of VFF’s member is now 81. Detailed as below: 

VFF Executive Committee 9th Convention decided important issues of Vietnamese football

In the afternoon of Jan 08, the VFF Executive Committee 9th Convention (term 2018 – 2022) was organised in Hanoi with both online and offline participants. The convention discussed and approved important issues, in which the most attended is the organisation of VFF Annual Congress 2021 and key plans of 2022.

Two Vietnamese doctors award AFC Distinguished Service Bronze Award

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the list of medical doctors honored at the 3rd AFC Medical Awards, Vietnam has two doctors honored to receive the Bronze Award of the Department of Medicine is Doctor Nguyen Trong Hien, and Doctor Pham Thi Thuy.

Youth football development seminar for professional football clubs

On Dec 13, Vietnam Football Federation organised the youth football development seminar for professional football clubs with the participation of 13 premier clubs.