Minister of Information and Communications directs: Stop exploiting the private lives of the Vietnam U23 team
Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan directed the press not to exploit or pry too much into the private lives of the U23 Vietnam players, causing a negative mentality for the hopes of the country's football.
JobVietnam U23 achieved a glorious feat - reaching the final of the U23 Asia, was duly rewarded by the Party and State leaders as well as timely encouragement and congratulations. Coach Park Hang Seo and his team experienced an unforgettable feeling in their lives with a historic parade, amidst the red flags flying in the sky and a sea of fans on the day of their return.
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| U23 Vietnam sings the national anthem before the match. |
The international media has expressed admiration and continuously praised the achievements and spirit of U23 Vietnam as well as the beauty of the country with a great love for football. Along with the joy of U23 Vietnam, Minister Truong Minh Tuan praised the press for reporting and reflecting the general bustling atmosphere in a timely and lively manner.
However, due to the fact that after the final match, all news related to the U23 team caused a stir in the community, many press agencies took advantage of this to exploit their private lives excessively.
According to Minister Truong Minh Tuan, in addition to invading privacy and violating the law, the press will cause an abnormal mentality for the U23 team and in the future risk destroying newly emerging football talents.
On the afternoon of February 2, Minister Truong Minh Tuan said that the Ministry of Information and Communications recommended that press agencies immediately stop exploiting the private lives of the coaches and players of the Vietnam U23 team.
"We already know about the victory of the U23 team, we have also witnessed the talent and efforts of the U23 team, the joy should stop here so that the coach and players can focus on training and return to normal life".
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| Victory celebration of Vinh City fans. Photo: archive |
The Ministry of Information and Communications will strictly handle press agencies that violate the law. Regarding Facebook accounts and other social networks, the Ministry of Information and Communications will punish account holders who spread false information and violate other laws related to the image of the Vietnam U23 team.
According to Minister Truong Minh Tuan, Lunar New Year is approaching, instead of reporting too much about the private lives of U23 players, press agencies should step up information and propaganda about Tet care activities for the poor, people in difficult areas, and social security implementation nationwide...
