Football explained
Yellow and red cards in football: second yellows and suspensions
What yellow and red cards mean, when two cautions lead to dismissal, and why suspension lengths and fines depend on competition rules.
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Football explained
What Is Offside in Football? How the Rule Is Judged
What is offside in football? Learn how position, the ball, the second-last opponent, active play, restarts and deliberate play determine an offside offence.
Football explained
Added Time vs Extra Time: What Is the Difference?
Added time replaces time lost at the end of a half. Extra time is two equal new periods of up to 15 minutes, used only when competition rules require a winner.
Football explained
Penalty Kick vs Penalty Shoot-out: What Is the Difference?
Learn the difference between a penalty kick and a penalty shoot-out, including when each happens, the five-kick opening phase and early stoppage in football.
Music & performance
Hanoi Jazztival 2026: three days of jazz across Hanoi
The announced plan places Hanoi Jazztival on 17–19 September across Hanoi’s cultural spaces. Check the organiser’s latest notice before attending.
Culture & heritage
Looking back at Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 around West Lake
A June 2026 cultural retrospective on lotus tea, crafts and Tây Hồ’s public spaces—not a current event listing.
Vietnam football
National Super Cup 2025/26 result: CAHN beat CA TP.HCM 5–0
CAHN beat Công An TP.HCM 5–0 at Hàng Đẫy on 30 August 2026 to win the 2025/26 National Super Cup. Alan scored twice.
Culture & heritage
Hanoi, 1–2 September: Đồng Mô, cinema listings and fireworks
Plan for 1–2 September: 09:00 ceremonies at Đồng Mô, daily cinema listings and the 2 September fireworks plan. Check notices and ticket conditions before travelling.