Coach Viet Thang denies rumors of conflict, Xuan Son sends a message.
Coach Viet Thang confirms Cong Phuong will miss 6 rounds due to injury; Vietnam U17 wins 5-0, finalizes squad for Japan; Xuan Son returns, VFF updates on Malaysia.
Coach Viet Thang denied rumors of conflict with captain Nguyen Cong Phuong, confirming that the 1995-born striker has been absent for the last six rounds due to injury. Vietnam U17 won 5-0 against Cambodia U17 and are preparing to finalize a 26-player squad for a 10-day training camp in Japan. Naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son returned to the Vietnam national team during FIFA Days in November, sending a message that read "I'm hungry". The VFF updated on FIFA's rejection of the Malaysian Football Federation's appeal regarding the illegal naturalization of seven players.
Coach Viet Thang speaks out about Cong Phuong.
Following rumors on social media about a conflict between Nguyen Cong Phuong and the coaching staff, coach Viet Thang has officially clarified the situation. According to the Dong Nai FC strategist, the sole reason for Cong Phuong's absence over the past six rounds is injury.
He affirmed that there were no professional or personal issues. This information helped to quell speculation and clarify the team's personnel situation.
Vietnam U17 squad finalized before departing for Japan.
On the afternoon of November 3rd, the Vietnam U17 team played their first international training match in preparation for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Qualifiers against Cambodia U17, winning 5-0. After the match, coach Cristiano Roland will announce the list of 26 players for the 10-day training camp in Japan (November 5-15).
| Content | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Vietnam U17 5-0 Cambodia U17 |
| List | 26 players (to be announced after the match) |
| Time | November 5–15 |
| Location | Japan |
| Target | Preparing for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Qualifiers |
VFF President visits and inquires about the Vietnamese women's national team.
The President of the Vietnam Football Federation, Tran Quoc Tuan, met with and congratulated the Vietnamese women's national team on qualifying for the 2026 Asian Cup. He emphasized that the training camp in Japan – specifically Nagoya – will be important for their physical fitness and professional development, with three friendly matches arranged by the Japan Football Association.
According to the plan, the Vietnamese women's national team will depart for Japan on November 20th to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games.
Xuan Son sends a strong message.
After a nine-month absence due to a serious injury, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son will officially return to the Vietnamese national team during the FIFA Days in November. Immediately after being called up, the Brazilian-born player posted a picture from the 2024 AFF Cup final with the caption "I'm hungry".
The moment Xuân Son struggled amidst a swarm of Thai players brought back memories of the time when he was a reliable spearhead in the Vietnamese national team's attack.
Coach Mai Duc Chung highly praised the spirit of the women's team.
After the first two weeks of training for the SEA Games 33, coach Mai Duc Chung acknowledged the spirit and effort of the entire team, despite the unpredictable weather. He emphasized: "They have made a very high effort," considering this as the foundation for aiming to defend the gold medal.
Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) speaks out about FIFA's ruling on Malaysia.
On November 3rd, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced that FIFA had rejected the appeal of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) regarding the illegal naturalization of seven players, upholding the penalties against FAM and the seven players. Malaysia risks a 0-3 forfeit loss in their two matches against Nepal and Vietnam.
According to the VFF, the final decision will be made by the AFC – the organizer of the Asian Cup – after the FAM completes all related legal procedures.
