The unfortunate fate that brings Vietnamese football to a risky pattern
As with every football federations across the world, Vietnam's one doesn't ignore the fact it wants the national team to be the face of the nation. Indeed, since its re-establishment in 1989, it has tried to promote football. But there is always something I feel not okay. Seriously, not okay at all. But I have always wondered, had the Vietnamese realised it? Fate from the civil war The situation of Vietnam back in the 20th century was full of oppression, occupation, then internal conflicts. Vietnamese football still flourished in such a bad condition, thanks to the British and French merchants carrying this sport to the country. It wouldn't take long before football finally gained official recognition as one of the country's most popular sport. Yet, it was only the Vietnam War almost began that the country seriously took parts in various international competitions. South Vietnam joined the two first AFC Asian Cup in 1956 and 1960, winning fourth place both times. The So...