Coach Kim Sang-sik plans to call on three overseas Vietnamese players with Vietnamese citizenship to help the U22 team win the gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).
Athletes and coaches across national training centres have returned to intensive training, preparing for strong performances in 2025’s international competitions.
Đông Á Thanh Hóa managers are hoping a prospect of a big bonus will inspire the team who are up against PSM Makassar on February 5 at the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup in Indonesia.
Phú Thọ Province hopes that the VFF will continue to host national and international matches and tournaments at Việt Trì Stadium, especially for the U23 and national teams, in 2025 and beyond.
His success has made him a media sensation, and in a recent interview with JoongAng Ilbo, he shared insightful reflections on the tournament and future aspirations for the team.
Initial medical assessments revealed that he was suffering from gas in his abdomen, a consequence of a collision with a Thai player during the second leg of the ASEAN Cup finals on January 5.
Under Hoàng''s leadership, the women''s futsal squad have resumed training in preparation for the qualifiers for the 2025 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women''s Futsal Asian Cup, scheduled for mid-January.
This triumph is especially significant as five players have now achieved the distinction of winning the ASEAN Cup twice: striker Nguyễn Văn Toàn, Nguyễn Tiến Linh, midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải, center-back Bùi Tiến Dũng, and Đỗ Duy Mạnh.
The head coach of the Vietnamese team expressed his desire to be seen as a formidable presence by his opponents, stating that he aims to be “as fearsome as a tiger in front of my adversaries."
"The last goal by Nguyễn Hai Long, as the ball gracefully rolled into the net, encapsulated the essence of our victory - a gentle yet powerful moment that left our opponents in awe," the Prime Minister said.
Naturalised striker Nguyễn Xuân Son expressed his pride in winning the ASEAN Championship with the Vietnamese team through his personal page, stating, "Thank you for the messages of concern. I will come back strong."
On its official social media page, FIFA shared an image of Việt Nam’s national team lifting the ASEAN Cup 2024 trophy, accompanied by a brief yet meaningful congratulatory message.