Coach Viet Thang denies conflict rumors, Xuan Son sends message
Coach Viet Thang confirmed Cong Phuong will miss 6 rounds due to injury; U17 Vietnam won 5-0, finalized the list to go to Japan; Xuan Son returned, VFF updated Malaysia.
Coach Viet Thang denied rumors of a conflict with captain Nguyen Cong Phuong, confirming that the striker born in 1995 has been absent for the last 6 rounds due to injury. U17 Vietnam won 5-0 against U17 Cambodia and is preparing to finalize 26 players to go to Japan for a 10-day training session. Naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son returned to the Vietnam team at FIFA Days in November, sending the message "I'm hungry". VFF updated that FIFA rejected the appeal of the Malaysian Football Federation regarding the illegal naturalization of 7 players.
Coach Viet Thang speaks out about Cong Phuong
In response to rumors on social media about Nguyen Cong Phuong's conflict with the coaching staff, Coach Viet Thang has officially clarified. According to the Dong Nai Club strategist, the only reason Cong Phuong has been absent for the past 6 rounds is due to injury.
He confirmed that there were no professional or personal issues. This information helps to put an end to speculation and clarify the team's personnel situation.
U17 Vietnam finalizes team to leave for Japan
On the afternoon of November 3, U17 Vietnam had their first international internal training match in preparation for the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers, against U17 Cambodia, and won 5-0. After the match, coach Cristiano Roland will announce the list of 26 players attending the 10-day training trip in Japan (November 5-15).
| Content | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | U17 Vietnam 5-0 U17 Cambodia |
| List | 26 players (will be announced after the match) |
| Time | November 5–15 |
| Location | Japan |
| Target | Preparing for the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers |
VFF President visits Vietnam women's team
President of the Vietnam Football Federation, Tran Quoc Tuan, met and congratulated the Vietnamese women's team on winning a ticket to the 2026 Asian Cup finals. He emphasized that the training trip to Japan - specifically Nagoya - will be important for physical and technical strength, with 3 friendly matches arranged by the Japan Football Federation.
As planned, the Vietnamese women's team will leave for Japan from November 20 to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games.
Xuan Son sends a strong message
After 9 months of absence due to a serious injury, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son officially returned to the Vietnam national team during the FIFA Days in November. Immediately after being called up, the Brazilian-born player posted a photo of himself in the 2024 AFF Cup final with the caption “I'm hungry”.
The moment Xuan Son fought among a group of Thai players reminded him of the time when he was a reliable spearhead in the Vietnamese team's attack.
Coach Mai Duc Chung highly appreciates the spirit of the women's team
After the first two weeks of training for the 33rd SEA Games, Coach Mai Duc Chung acknowledged the team’s spirit and efforts, despite the unpredictable weather. He emphasized: “They have made a great effort”, considering this as the foundation for the goal of defending the gold medal.
VFF speaks out about FIFA's ruling on Malaysia
On November 3, VFF announced that FIFA rejected the appeal of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) regarding the illegal naturalization of 7 players, upholding the penalty for FAM and 7 players. Malaysia is at risk of losing 0-3 in the two matches against Nepal and Vietnam.
According to VFF, the final decision will be considered and made by AFC – the organizer of the Asian Cup – after FAM completes all related legal procedures.
