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Leading footballer Nguyen Quang Hai has signed a contract with a club of France but he kept its name undisclosed. Leading footballer Nguyen Quang Hai (Photo: baoquocte.vn) Most likely he will play for one among the clubs; Paris FC, Metz, Pau, Bastia, Rodez, Nimes and Grenoble in the Ligue 2, with Nimes being the highest possibility. Hai started his career 16 years ago and has spent his entire career at Hanoi FC, from the youth to senior team. Currently, he is applying for a working visa for the contract signed with the club in Ligue 2 so that he can go back to France for a medical examination. Fans across Southeast Asia sent their best wishes to Hai following the information. A Thai fan said that Hai has the ability to succeed in France, adding that he's the best player in Vietnam. Indonesian fan Dinda Azahra also congratulated Hai, expressing his hope that many Southeast Asian players can play football in Europe. Malaysian fan Ihsandi … [Read more...] about Football midfielder to play for French club

Five talents were revealed at the final of the football talent recruitment tournament hosted by Red Bull and HAGL FC Through the event, the young gifted footballers got the chance to show off their talent and passion, approach professional vocations, unleash positivity, and ignite their inner strength. The tournament is among the efforts of the long-term growth commitment of TCP Group in Vietnam. The finals were conducted on June 26 at the Seventh Military Region Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing over 5,000 fans. Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group stated, “I am really glad to witness the positive and energetic atmosphere during the finals of the tournament. The love of football, the great atmosphere, and the fearlessness of talents spread positivity throughout the community. This is also TCP Group's purpose, which is to energise everyone to boldly and happily conquer all obstacles, making a better world for all." In the finals, 20 chosen talents from the local … [Read more...] about Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents

The Vietnamese female football players (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national women's football team on June 27 departed for France for a short training session right before entering the 2022 AFF Women's Championship, which is expected to take place in the Philippines in early July. Head coach Mai Duc Chung said he is satisfied with the training results of the whole team so far. A total of 25 players are heading for the training in France and the AFF tournament. The group is scheduled to move to the Philippines on July 2. The championship will run from July 4-17, with the participation of a record 11 teams. The Vietnamese footballers are set meet their opponents from Myanmar, Timor Leste, Laos and Cambodia in Group B. Vietnam are current champions after defeating Thailand in the finals of the AFF Cup 2019./. VNA … [Read more...] about National women’s football team leaves for training in France

Hot off the heels of playing the role of Diamond Sponsor at SEA Games 31 in Hanoi last month, Bia Saigon, the leading brand of the corporation (SABECO), is continuing its commitment to supporting Vietnamese football events through the resumption of a seven-a-side league competition. SABECO is proud to help launch the restart of the competition SABECO’s involvement in the third season of the Seven-a-Side Vietnam Premier League – Bia Saigon Cup 2022, to be known as VPL-S3, will demonstrate the harmonious compatibility between beer and football, which always treats the taste buds with an uplifting experience full of flavour and emotion. Bennett Neo, general director of SABECO, stated at the opening ceremony and sponsor announcement for the competition last week that Bia Saigon has always been a loyal supporter of football and its fans. “As the exclusive beer sponsor of the Vietnam national football teams, Bia Saigon is proud to continue its commitment to accompanying … [Read more...] about Bia Saigon pitches in with football support

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) He flew to France on June 27, and will have a medical check on June 29. If he passes it, his contract with the club will take effect and Hai will become the first Vietnamese player to play for a professional league in France. Established in 1920, Pau FC finished 10th in Ligue 2 in the last season. It owns the 4,031-seater Nouste Campo stadium. Bernard Laporte-Fray, president of the club, chose Hai because of his creative and clever style, the newspaper said. He decided to sign a two-year contract with the Vietnamese midfielder with an option of extending for another year. Pau FC is also willing to facilitate Hai to join bigger clubs if he plays well and receives offers from them. Hai started his career 16 years ago and has spent his entire career at Hanoi FC, from the youth to the senior team. He has played 126 matches and scored 35 goals for the club which negotiated with the midfielder for a contract extension but he … [Read more...] about Football star to join France’s Pau FC

Vietnamese both at home and abroad have closely followed the progress made by the squad, which triumphed the Southeast Asian Games for seven times and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women's Championship three times, the diplomat noted. Also at the meeting, Tran Quoc Tuan, Acting President of the Vietnam Football Federation, said the invitation reflects the French side’s high evaluation of the team and is a chance for the Vietnamese players to sharpened their skills and learn experience. Talking to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in France, head coach Mai Duc Chung said this is the first time the squad has received such a invitation from a strong team like France. Captain Huynh Nhu said the friendly match will be a big challenge for the team but they will try their best. As scheduled, the match will take place on July 1 following a three-day training of the Vietnamese players. The game between Vietnam and France is held just before the former’s participation in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s football squad warmly welcomed in Paris

"It’s both a gamble and a nice move by Pau FC. The club have indeed chosen Nguyen Quang Hai for his potential and also for what he represents in Southeast Asia. With nearly 800,000 followers on Instagram and over 2.5 million likes on Facebook, the midfielder can attract not just the fans but also media and various sponsors," L’Equipe wrote. The famed newspaper called Hai the "Vietnamese Messi" and stated his presence would benefit Ligue 2. "For his first experience in Europe, he wanted to find a club that is capable of offering him playing time in the hope of a breakthrough and aiming even higher. He is sure to be one of the attractions of Ligue 2," it said. Hai is expected to undergo a medical in two days and sign his two-year contract with Pau FC, plus an optional year, making him the first-ever Vietnamese player to play in a pro league in France. In six seasons with his former club Hanoi FC, Hai played 126 matches, scored 35 times and won every domestic title and Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam star midfielder good addition to French league: sports newspaper

Pierre, who preferred not to reveal his surname, has a Vietnamese father and a French mother. As a football agent, he had a working relationship with Nguyen Dac Van, who has been Hai's agent since late 2021. When he heard that Hai did not renew his contract with Hanoi FC to seek a new challenge in Europe, he reached out immediately. He flew from France to Belgium to meet with Van. It was also Pierre who took care of Hai's trip to Europe in early June to negotiate the contract with Pau FC. Pierre (L) and Nguyen Quang Hai with Hai's agent Nguyen Dac Van behind them during the midfielder's trip to Europe in June 2022. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Quang Hai After Hai turned down the offer from an Austrian club, Pierre presented him with five other options of which Pau FC were the best since Hai can regularly get time on the pitch there. Thanks to Pierre, Hai visited the club and met their officials. Four days after the meeting, Hai decided to sign up with them because … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-French agent plays vital role in midfielder’s move to France

Hai has been working with experts for about two months now to adapt himself to the professional football environment in France. One area that is being paid a lot of attention to is nutrition. An expert is working to give Hai a comprehensive grasp of the subject including the importance of nutrition and how to optimize and simplify a nutritional intake into daily habits. He is being taught how to select, buy and cook the food himself. Unlike in Vietnam where a player can get to play even when he is not fully fit, Hai will have to learn how to take care of hi mself to ensure that he is 100 percent fit always, given the tough competition he will face in France. Hai is waiting for a work visa to go to France for medical and complete procedures to join the French club, but details of the move have not been released yet … [Read more...] about Star Vietnam midfielder prepares for French sojourn

Nguyễn Hoàng Đức (right) in the SEA Games 31's final between Việt Nam and Thailand on May 22 in Hà Nội. Đức is one of players to watch at the coming AFC Cup. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The AFC Cup's ASEAN Zone will be back in action on Friday, nearly two years after it was cancelled in 2020, featuring eleven Southeast Asian clubs battling it out for regional glory. Ahead of the start of the competition, the AFC has highlighted Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức of Viettel FC and four others as promising stars to watch as they try to help their clubs make a memorable run this season. "A key component of the Viettel side and a regular for the Việt Nam national team, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức has been among the most talked-about players in the Southeast Asian country in recent years and is set to grace the AFC Cup for the first time," the website wrote about the 24-year-old player. "A midfielder with an eye for goal, Đức helped Viettel secure the V.League 1 … [Read more...] about Midfielder Đức highlighted as one to watch at AFC Cup