Thanh Hoa FC pays its players' salaries right before the Lunar New Year.

On the afternoon of February 15th (the 28th day of the Lunar New Year), the Thanh Hoa FC players officially received their salaries that had been delayed for the past two months. This move is considered an important step from the team's leadership to alleviate financial pressure and help the entire team stabilize their morale before entering the biggest holiday of the year.

Temporary solutions in a difficult situation.

Although the joy of receiving their salaries helped ease the tension within the team, many players admitted that this was only a temporary solution. Currently, the signing bonuses from the beginning of the season have not yet been fully paid. Furthermore, Thanh Hoa FC is still facing major challenges such as the FIFA transfer ban and the lack of significant progress in the team's transition.

During this crisis, the collective support from the community has become an indispensable source of moral support for the Thanh Hoa team. Specifically, former Chairman Nguyen Van De and the enthusiastic fans have raised nearly 700 million VND to directly support the players. This support not only has material value but also creates a positive ripple effect, helping the team feel that they are not being left behind.

Efforts to maintain position in the standings.

Despite behind-the-scenes turmoil, coach Mai Xuan Hop and his team have demonstrated commendable professionalism. Recent positive results, including a draw against Nam Dinh and a 2-1 victory against Ho Chi Minh City Police, have helped Thanh Hoa temporarily climb to 11th place in the V-League standings with 12 points.

Currently, the entire team has officially entered their Tet holiday break. According to the schedule, Thanh Hoa Club will return to training on the 3rd day of Tet to prepare for the rescheduled match of round 10 against Hanoi Police. This is predicted to be a difficult challenge, requiring high concentration from the players after the short break.