Vietnamese football receives exciting news from AFC, officially gaining a spot in the Asian Champions League playoff and a direct entry to the Asian Cup 2 for the 2026/27 season.

Chánh Hưng Thái Sơn Nam continues to demonstrate overwhelming strength in the futsal competition of the 2026 HCMC Sports University Games by securing a decisive 17-1 victory over Phú Định Gia Định, thereby early clinching a spot in the quarter-finals with an extremely impressive record: scoring up to 39 goals in just two matches.

Arsenal has officially lost the top spot in the Premier League standings to Man City, but this might accurately reflect the current capability of The Gunners: They are merely a team capable of competing for the title.

Vietnam U17's victory at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship is a powerful affirmation: our youth football possesses a generation capable of breaking out of the Southeast Asian "safe zone." From that foundation, continental dreams – even the World Cup – are no longer distant.

After winning the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship, the Vietnam U17 team will return home at 18:15 on April 26, landing at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi).

The 2026 Southeast Asian U17 championship, secured with a 3-0 victory over Malaysia U17, affirms a generation rich in potential for Vietnam U17. Behind this success is the clear imprint of coach Cristiano Roland, the Brazilian mentor who understands Vietnamese football.

Vietnam Football Hot News Today April 25: U17 Vietnam Pride in Southeast Asian Championship; VFF Awards 'Hot' 1.1 Billion Dong.

While Hanoi FC narrowed the gap to just 1 point, the opponent's "pointing out the Achilles' heel" comments could become reverse motivation for Ninh Binh, making the top 3 race even more intense.

In the early hours of April 25th, a crucial relegation clash in the Premier League's 34th round saw Nottingham Forest face Sunderland away. Gibbs-White contributed with a goal and an assist, while Igor Jesus forced an own goal and also scored and assisted, helping Nottingham Forest secure a 5-0 away win over Sunderland.

Forward Van Duong could not hide his happiness after Vietnam U17 clinched the title at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship.