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V-League and a turning point in transparency: From incorrect refereeing to a culture of professional apology.

The fact that VPF publicly acknowledged the referee Tran Ngoc Nho's mistake is not only a technical correction but also a signal that Vietnamese football is moving towards international standards in terms of...

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A FIFA referee from Malaysia will officiate the key matches of V-League Round 25.

Two foreign referees, Razlan Joffri Bin Ali and Muhammad Izzul Fikri, have been appointed by the VPF to officiate the crucial matches between HAGL and Hanoi FC, and between Ho Chi Minh City Police FC and The Cong Viettel FC.
Nguyen Dinh Bac shines brightly, helping Hanoi Police FC sweep the V-League April award.

With a scoring performance of 7 goals in April, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac helped Hanoi Police FC absolutely dominate the individual and team awards of the VPF.

Song Lam Nghe An is at risk of not participating in the V.League next season.

The deadline for licensing the 2026/2027 V.League season is approaching, but Song Lam Nghe An has yet to meet the mandatory financial criteria. With sponsor Tan Long withdrawing and no replacement source yet, the team...
V-League approaches historic milestone: The majority of teams agree to increase the number of foreign players allowed.

From the 2026/27 season, V-League clubs will be allowed to register five foreign players and field four, a turning point that promises to raise the professional level but also presents significant challenges.
V.League faces proposal to increase the number of foreign players: A step towards professionalism or a gamble with the future?

The Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) has proposed increasing the number of foreign players to five from the 2026/27 season, raising concerns about the development opportunities for domestic players and the strength of the Vietnamese national team.
V-League and the proposal to increase the number of foreign players: The risk of domestic players becoming 'superfluous' on home ground.

The VPF's plan to increase the number of foreign players from the 2026-2027 season raises concerns about narrowing the development space for domestic players, directly affecting the long-term strength of the national team...

Why is Ninh Binh Club so determined to prevent the VPF from increasing the number of foreign players in the V-League?
April 9, 2026 19:30

Analyzing the reasons why Ninh Binh Club opposes the proposal to increase the number of foreign players to 4, the article emphasizes protecting the future of domestic players and a sustainable development plan.
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.
The Cong Viettel requests foreign referees to officiate crucial matches against Ninh Binh.
April 6, 2026 22:00

The military team has officially sent a letter to the VPF requesting that they hire an international referee team to officiate two crucial matches that will decide the titles in the V-League and the National Cup.
The V-League 2025/2026 season will end three weeks early to make way for the World Cup and the Vietnamese national team.
February 5, 2026 15:44

The V-League organizers have officially set the season end date for June 7, 2026, creating optimal conditions for the Vietnamese national team to prepare for the ASEAN Cup campaign and avoid scheduling conflicts with the World Cup.
The Cong Viettel requested an off-field referee for their match against CAHN.
November 19, 2025 03:20

The club has requested that VPF and VFF invite foreign referees to officiate the match against CAHN at 7:45 PM on November 23rd at Hang Day Stadium, in order to reduce pressure on domestic referees and increase transparency.
Coach Tran Cong Minh: V-League is stuck due to financial dependence.
October 29, 2025 07:06

Coach Tran Cong Minh warned that the V-League is financially dependent and lacks professionalism; he called on the VFF, VPF, and clubs to be self-reliant, build their own identity, and improve youth training for the national team.
VPF announces important refereeing decisions for two key matches in V-League Round 25; Brazil qualifies for the 2026 World Cup.
June 14, 2025 07:10

VPF announces the hiring of two FIFA referees from Japan to officiate two important V-League matches; Vinicius Junior scores the only goal to secure a 1-0 victory for Brazil against Paraguay...
VPF's move after Song Lam Nghe An sent a letter protesting the referee's decisions.
April 28, 2025 21:42

On the afternoon of April 28th, Song Lam Nghe An Football Club announced that it had received an official response from the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) regarding its complaints related to refereeing...
Hoang Anh Gia Lai, owned by Chairman Duc, suffers a dramatic drop in value; VPF tightens regulations, First Division champions are not guaranteed promotion to V-League.
March 31, 2025 06:25

Vietnamese badminton team wins the International Challenge men's doubles title for the first time; VPF tightens rules, First Division champion not guaranteed promotion to V-League; Hoang Anh Gia Lai, owned by Chairman Duc, suffers a dramatic drop in value...

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