Football in Vietnam
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Association football in Vietnam is run by the Vietnam Football Federation. The federation administers the Vietnamese Men's and Women's national football teams. It is also responsible for the national football leagues, including the V. League 1, which is the top tier of professional football in Vietnam.
Association Football in Vietnam | |
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Country | Vietnam |
Governing body | Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) |
National team(s) | Men's national team Women's national team |
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Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Association football (Vietnamese: Bóng đá) is the most popular sport in Vietnam.[1] Its V-League competition has taken place annually since 1980 (except in 1988 and 1999).
When Vietnam was divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam (between 1954 and 1976), two national teams existed. The North Vietnamese played almost exclusively against other Communist countries between 1956 and 1966, while the South Vietnamese team took part in the first two AFC Asian Cup finals, finishing fourth both times.