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He had three stints with the Vietnamese team (1998-2000, 2003-04 and 2005-07), leading them to the final of 1998 AFF Championship (Tiger Cup) and three silver medals in the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 1999, 2003 and 2005. … [Read more...] about Much-loved former Vietnam football coach Riedl dies of cancer

Speaking at his inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Yusuke Adachi said: "I want Vietnamese football to go past Japan’s, that’s my dream. Of course it cannot be done in a day or two, but it can in 30 years. I don’t know magic to make this come true immediately but the truth is Vietnamese football has so much potential. … [Read more...] about New football technical director hopes to see Vietnam surpass his native Japan

Riedl’s important contribution is undeniable though he does not have much to show in the trophy cabinet. He coached Vietnam’s national team for 61 games in three different periods over five years, more than any other manager to date. While he is remembered for taking the team to the finals but failing to cross the final hurdle, his work with the team woke the nation up to its potential and brought it into serious regional reckoning. … [Read more...] about Alfred Riedl: the man who kickstarted Vietnamese football’s ascent

The Austrian coach also helped Vietnam become runners-up at the 1998 Tiger Cup (now AFF Cup) after losing 0-1 to Singapore in the final in Hanoi, and win silver medals at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 1999, 2003 and 2005./.VNA … [Read more...] about Former coach of Vietnamese football team Alfred Riedl passes away

Austrian Alfred Riedl (right) sits during his time as the head coach of Vietnam's national men's football team in this undated file photo. Photo: Si Huyen / Tuoi Tre The Austrian coach once shared that he considered Vietnam to be his second home and even had a kidney donated by a Vietnamese man. … [Read more...] about Alfred Riedl, former Vietnam football head coach, dies at 70