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Bui Tien Dung scored a brace to help The Cong Viettel close in on the top spot in the V-League 2025/26.

Defender Bui Tien Dung shone brightly with two goals against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, helping The Cong Viettel secure a crucial 2-0 victory despite the absence of coach Popov.

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Viettel's The Cong team will face HAGL at Hang Day Stadium: A test of character in the absence of coach Popov.

With coach Velizar Popov suspended due to a coaching ban, The Cong Viettel must overcome HAGL at Hang Day Stadium to continue their pursuit of the V-League championship.
HAGL challenges The Cong Viettel's championship ambitions in the V-League 2025-2026.

Despite their efforts to avoid relegation, Hoang Anh Gia Lai plays a crucial role in the championship race as they face The Cong Viettel, a team currently without the guidance of coach Popov.

CAHN loses its dynamic duo Van Hau and Viet Anh; Coach Popov reacts strongly to the punishment.

CAHN Club faces a difficult personnel problem in the next round with the absence of two key defenders, while coach Popov declares war on the disciplinary decision from the VFF.
Coach Popov banned from coaching for 4 matches: The Cong Viettel faces a challenge in the championship race.

The VFF Disciplinary Committee has decided to suspend coach Velizar Popov for 4 matches and fine him 20 million VND for his reaction to the referee, which created a significant gap for The Cong Viettel.
Vietnamese Football News 13/4: Futsal team receives praise, Coach Popov faces heavy penalty.

While the Vietnamese futsal team made a strong impression at the regional tournament, the V-League was rocked by disciplinary action against coach Velizar Popov and referee Nguyen Trung Kien.
V-League in turmoil: Referee Nguyen Trung Kien suspended, Coach Popov faces heavy penalty.

Referee Nguyen Trung Kien has been suspended from duty after a mistake that altered the outcome of the match, while coach Velizar Popov faces a heavy penalty from the VFF Disciplinary Committee.

Coach Popov receives a red card, and the controversy surrounding the increase in foreign players heats up Vietnamese football.
April 11, 2026 07:30

The Vietnamese football news roundup on April 11th highlights the red card shown to coach Popov, the disappointing defeat of the futsal team, and conflicting opinions on the proposal to increase the number of foreign players in the V-League.
Viettel beat Thanh Hoa 1-0: Pedro Henrique scored, coach Popov received a dramatic red card.
April 10, 2026 21:28

Pedro Henrique's solitary penalty goal, coupled with coach Popov's late red card, sealed a dramatic outcome in V-League Round 18.
VPF rejects the request to exempt Coach Popov of The Cong Viettel from the press conference.
April 9, 2026 06:30

The VPF (Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company) insisted that coach Velizar Popov personally attend the post-match press conference, despite a request from The Cong Viettel club to send an assistant coach instead.
Hai Phong wins dramatically against Hanoi FC, coach Popov causes controversy with his statement about the referee.
April 6, 2026 11:01

Round 17 of the V-League was abuzz with excitement as Hai Phong received a 1 billion VND prize, Thanh Hoa achieved a crushing 4-0 victory, and Hanoi Police accelerated their progress towards winning the championship in the 2025/26 season.
Lucao do Break: The 34-year-old watchtower leads The Cong Viettel closer to the V.League championship.
March 16, 2026 19:58

With 9 goals and a devastating performance at the age of 34, striker Lucao do Break is the key player helping The Cong Viettel maintain a streak of 4 consecutive wins, threatening CAHN FC's top spot.
Coach Popov led The Cong Viettel to a 1-0 victory over Nam Dinh, and shared his feelings about his former team, Thanh Hoa.
February 26, 2026 05:28

Following the crucial victory against Nam Dinh, coach Velizar Popov affirmed the professionalism of The Cong Viettel but could not hide his sorrow over the current situation of Thanh Hoa Club.
Damian Vu Thanh An makes his first start in V.League Round 11.
November 9, 2025 05:58

Damian Vu Thanh An started for The Cong Viettel in Round 11 of the V.League 2025/26 after missing 7 matches; previously, he scored a goal just 2 minutes after coming on as a substitute in Round 2.
The Cong Viettel drew 2-2 with PVF-CAND: Popov talks about Damian Vu.
November 9, 2025 04:32

Coach Popov refused to explain why he fielded Vietnamese-American Damian Vu in the starting lineup against PVF-CAND, asserting that the criterion was that whoever trained well would get to play; he admitted to feeling mentally exhausted after the draw...
Viettel beat Thanh Hoa 1-0, coach Popov was overcome with emotion.
November 3, 2025 16:34

Returning to the Thanh Hoa stadium, coach Velizar Popov and Viettel won 1-0 but did not celebrate. He affirmed his love for Thanh Hoa, praised Ngoc My, Van Thuan, and Thai Son; Viettel temporarily moved up to third place.
Thanh Hoa vs The Cong Viettel: Coach Popov's return.
November 2, 2025 16:22

Round 9 of the V-League 2025/26 will be broadcast live on FPT Play at 6:00 PM on November 2nd at Thanh Hoa Stadium: The Cong Viettel is undefeated in 7 out of 8 rounds and is in 3rd place; Thanh Hoa just secured their first victory.

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