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"Many clubs in South Korea are interested in Vietnamese players. But in Vietnam, clubs are not willing to let their players go overseas so it's difficult for them to make the move. In Japan and South Korea, if a player wants to go abroad, the clubs will make it easier for them to leave. I think this is something that we can learn from," Park told the press Tuesday. Park also discussed the goal of Vietnamese football to qualify for the 2030 World Cup . "The problem is when we want to do something, we have to take a look at the current picture and how the system of Vietnamese football is being built, from the youth level and so on. We have to achieve synchronization and systemization in developing players and other important tasks," he added. The national head coach also stressed the importance of a suitable system for Vietnamese football in the long run. "I have to see how the current generation of players is invested. We cannot achieve our goal if we don’t have a specific … [Read more...] about Coach Park wants more Vietnamese to play football overseas

Police in the northern Vietnamese province of Bac Ninh launched legal proceedings against six people on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a football betting racket whose transactions accumulated more than VND1 trillion (US$40.33 million). Officers under the Bac Ninh Department of Public Security coordinated with the Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-Tech Crime Prevention from the Ministry of Public Security to arrest Nguyen Duy Tung, 31, Tran Thi Thom, 52, Chu Van Ha, 32, Pham Van Manh, 44, Nguyen Van Anh, 53, and Nguyen Xuan Quynh, 40, on November 13. They levied prosecution against the six suspects for their involvement in an online football betting ring that operated via the website manga88.com and generated transactions totaling over VND1 trillion. An initial police investigation into the ring identified that Nguyen Duy Tung began running the gambling racket at the beginning of this year, using a chief account himself and allocating subordinate accounts to several … [Read more...] about Vietnam police uncover $40mn football betting ring

Members of Hanoi Flag Football and the Saigon Southside Brotherhood pose for a photo after a previous tournament in Da Nang. (Photo courtesy of Hanoi Flag Football) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Days ahead of Thanksgiving, Hanoi will see its first-ever international flag football tournament this weekend, as the Hanoi Turkey Bowl kicks off. Hosted by Hanoi Flag Football club , four teams based in Vietnam and one from Singapore will duke it out on Saturday and Sunday for the first Hanoi Turkey Bowl trophy in a celebration of sport , American culture and Thanksgiving. Flag football, a non-contact version of American football, has been played in Vietnam for years now, with the HCM City-based Saigon Southside Brotherhood (SSB) proudly flying the flag for their country for close to a decade. But this is the first time an international-level tournament has been held in Hanoi. In addition to two Hanoi teams made up of locals and expats, SSB and the Flaming Hot Flamingos, a team made up … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host first international flag football tournament this weekend

While watching a game at home is fine, being at a café or restaurant is a great way to socialize with other fans. Every four years, Hanoians experience the emotions evoked by the players during the world's biggest football festival, the World Cup, with friends and family. While people are sharing drinks with friends, showing a live soccer game in a restaurant is a great way to create an exciting atmosphere and attract customers. Photo: Duy Khanh/The Hanoi Times Vietnamese football fans are known for their crazy love of the sport. Sleepless nights are not a problem as long as people can watch live matches. The most favorite sport in the country has one virtue: it brings people together to watch it. For 24 years since the FIFA World Cup 1998 hosted by France, Hoang Xuan Quang, a 34-year-old resident of Kham Thien Street in Hanoi’s Dong Da District, has never missed a World Cup tournament. Like many fans in the world, Quang loves to watch Brazilian … [Read more...] about World Cup: A time of pleasure for Hanoi football fans

Police in Vietnam broke up a large-scale football betting racket whose transactions accumulated VND30 trillion (US$1.2 billion) and arrested 14 suspects. A source close to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper confirmed on Tuesday that officers under the Ministry of Public Security raided 15 locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province and apprehended 14 suspects on charges of gambling and organizing gambling. Preliminary information showed that the illegal ring was run by several Vietnamese citizens living in Cambodia. In Vietnam, seven members acted as general agents and were in charge of managing betting accounts. The ring operated multiple websites that offered traditional gambling forms as well as betting on football and cockfight matches. Transactions could reach more than VND100 million (US$4,000) each week. Other members were tasked with ensuring network technology, handling gamblers’ complaints, and delivering and receiving betting money. Prior to the opening of … [Read more...] about Vietnam police break up $1.2bn football betting ring

The Ministry of Public Security co-operated with police in HCM City and Dong Nai Province to crack down on a large-scale illegal online football betting ring with transactions amounting to VND 30 trillion (USD1.27 billion) over the past two days. Police arrest 14 people from a large-scale illegal online football betting ring on November 21-22. According to a report from the ministry, police conducted urgent checks at 14 spots organising illegal football betting activities and detained 14 people on November 21 and 22. Initial investigations uncovered a large-scale gambling ring operating via the Bong88 and Agbong88 websites. Users logged in on Bong88 and Agbong88 to bet. The gambling ring has been operating for three years. The Public Security Ministry is further investigating the case. … [Read more...] about Police crackdown on large-scale online football betting ring

At the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20, Phuc Khang Corporation presented a VND1 billion (US$40,387) mini football field to the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. Phuc Khang Corporation and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a road map of cooperation and sustainable connection between the two units. The MoU is aimed at connecting training with practice through seminars or visits and internships at the enterprise, boosting research capacity and practical application, improving human resources, and attracting talents. CEO of Phuc Khang Corporation Luu Thi Thanh Mau and Vice Rector of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Law Bui Xuan Hai award scholarships to students in difficult circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Phuc Khang Corporation has been operating for more than 13 years with the mission of pioneering and promoting the creation of better … [Read more...] about Phuc Khang Corporation presents mini football field to Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

Qatar has prepared for the finals since getting the hosting rights in 2010 by spending a reported $200 billion to put on a "gathering for all mankind", as the title of the opening ceremony said, but it was all over for the team in 180 minutes. "This whole team should be changed," a Qatar fan told Reuters outside Al Thumama stadium, without revealing her name. In the tournament's opening match, the 2019 Asian Cup winners did not live up to expectations and conceded twice in the first half to lose 2-0 against Ecuador after a disappointing and shaky performance, with lots of fans leaving before the end. The team may have paid the price for the Qatar FA's decision not to allow national team players to feature for their clubs in the local league this season and to devote themselves solely to preparations for the big event. At times, fatigue and nerves were evident in Qatar's performances, as in the first minutes of the opening match when goalkeeper Saad AlSheeb would have cost … [Read more...] about End of Qatar’s football project or just the start?

Berhalter was a satisfied man after watching his youthful U.S. team hold mighty England to a 0-0 draw at the Al Bayt Stadium in Group B. The result sets up a tantalizing clash with Iran next Tuesday when a victory for either side would guarantee a place in the last 16. The eagerly awaited clash is a repeat of the politically-charged 1998 World Cup game between the geopolitical foes, won 2-1 by Iran, dubbed the "Mother of all football matches." Berhalter however insisted that while tensions between the US and Iranian governments remain, politics would not enter Tuesday's occasion. "I've played in three different countries, and I coached in Sweden, and the thing about soccer is you meet so many different people from all around the world, and you’re united by a common love of the sport," Berhalter said. "I envision the game being hotly contested for the fact that both teams want to advance to the next round – not because of politics or because of relations between our countries. … [Read more...] about No political football for Iran World Cup clash: US coach

The stadium is constructed entirely from shipping containers and modular steel. It's the first fully detachable football stadium, showing Qatar's commitment to sustainability. The number 974 is Qatar's international dialing code and also the exact number of shipping containers used to build the stadium. Restrooms, waiting rooms, changing rooms and food courts will be set up across the containers. Located next to a river in the capital Doha and only a few kilometers from Hamad International Airport, the stadium provides easy access to teams and fans. The design allows natural wind to circulate in the stadium. Therefore, no air conditioning system is required, saving a huge amount of energy costs. After the tournament, 974 will be deconstructed and its containers and modular steel frame repurposed. Despite being a temporary stadium, 974 has a capacity of 40,000 and will host seven 2023 World Cup games. … [Read more...] about Temporary container stadium scores World Cup Qatar big points