Sport

Sometimes they let me write about football.

Việt Nam News Naturalised, or parachuted? The trouble with calling it a shortcut is that it is a remarkably slow one.

Việt Nam News Where are all the fans? I don’t expect the intensity of the British game or the numbers we see in Germany, but surely we can expect more than the largely muted atmosphere of the V.League.

Việt Nam News Rugby revolution? Starting here with Hanoi 10s A staple of sporting life back home, rugby is one of the truly global sports that hasn't quite gained traction here, just yet.

Việt Nam News From expat to icon: Nguyễn Xuân Son Raffaelson as he was previously known, has now transcended us mere mortals, entering into a truly exclusive group of people deemed worthy of full Vietnamese citizenship.

Việt Nam News I love football. Thankfully, so does Việt Nam So how is the experience of being a football fanatic in Việt Nam, through the eyes of a migrant? To sum it up in one word; accessible.

Việt Nam News A tale of two wizards: Messi v Modric To those of us with a love for it, football is more than just a game. It's the game; the beautiful game.

Việt Nam News Tears for heroes dressed in yellow Will Brazil bring an end to the nation's longest ever World Cup drought?

Việt Nam News The World Cup Warriors As Qatar 2022 kicks off, I make my predictions alongside a selection of other local pundits.