Viet Nam News Football LAUSANNE — FIFA has ended a doping investigation into Russian footballers named in the country’s provisional World Cup squad after finding "insufficient evidence" of any wrongdoing, it said on Tuesday. World football’s governing body launched a probe into "possible anti-doping rule violations" by players "against whom a suspicion had been raised" following the publication of the McLaren report on mass doping in Russia. The enquiry was part of a broader investigation into players likely to participate at the World Cup, the result of which was "that insufficient evidence was found to assert an anti-doping rule violation", FIFA said in a statement. FIFA added it had "informed the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of its conclusions, and WADA in turn has agreed with FIFA’s decision to close the cases." The report by Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren, produced at the request of WADA, revealed a "state-sponsored" doping system in Russia that … [Read more...] about Russian footballers cleared after FIFA doping probe
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Head coach concerned over young football team
Alfred Riedl, head coach of the Vietnam U-23 national football team was less than impressed with his squad after yesterday's friendly with V-League side Hoa Phat Hanoi. Although U-23 team won the game on an only goal by Van Bien, the young players failed to execute, according to the coach. A failure to play 90 minutes with a sluggish start and a loose team formation are warning signs according the Riedl, who worries about the coming competition. … [Read more...] about Head coach concerned over young football team
Arrested footballers name match fix ‘king pin’ to police
Vietnam police have now turned their attention towards a man in a central province described as the central figure in the SEA Games 23 match fixing scandal. In a statement to police, Vietnamese football stars Van Quyen and Quoc Vuong, arrested just days after returning to Vietnam from a regional football event in December, said Le Cao Linh had controlled match fixing activities at the multi-sports event. Le Cao Linh … [Read more...] about Arrested footballers name match fix ‘king pin’ to police
Dustin Nguyen creates first Vietnamese action-fantasy
Dustin Nguyen creates first Vietnamese action-fantasy Kieu Giang By Kieu Giang in HCMC Vietnam’s first action-fantasy movie named Lua Phat (Buddha fire) will be filmed in early November. Popular Vietnamese American Dustin Nguyen will be the script author, director and leading actor. Lua Phat tells the story of a village where innocent people are oppressed by local gangsters. Hien who is a baker in the village calls on his wife and villagers to fight against the oppressors. At that moment, Dao, a mysterious, strong man comes and witnesses this battle. He joins forces with the villagers and it’s a beginning of a fierce battle as well as discovering the inside story of this man. “The movie’s point of view is that it is influenced by some American classics like Shane, High Noon and The Searcher. It will feature majestic settings and designs to bring audiences such a romantic epic on the wide screen,” said Nguyen in a statement. “Furthermore, we … [Read more...] about Dustin Nguyen creates first Vietnamese action-fantasy
Footballers named at 2017 Vietnamese Golden Ball Awards
Midfielder Dinh Thanh Trung (18) winning the Most Valuable Player to get the Golden Ball. Photo: VNN Midfielder Dinh Thanh Trung, a main contributor to Quang Nam FC’s first position in the V-League last year, won the Most Valuable Player to get the Golden Ball. The 29 year-old player is also key in helping the national team through Asian Cup 2019 qualification rounds. Trung is followed by striker Nguyen Anh Duc from Becamex Binh Duong FC and midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai of Hanoi FC. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh (Ho Chi Minh City FC) was the Most Valuable Female Player to win the Golden Ball, followed by midfielder Tuyet Dung (Phong Phu Ha Nam Club) and striker Huynh Nhu (Trinh’s teammate). Notably, this was the third time Trinh won this title. Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong of Hoang Anh-Gia Lai FC was awarded the Most Favorite Player. Defender Doan Van Hau of Hanoi FC won the Young Male Player of the Year, while midfielder Nguyen Thi Van of VinaComin … [Read more...] about Footballers named at 2017 Vietnamese Golden Ball Awards