Cong Phuong and the story of praising the hero
The image of Cong Phuong on the day he returned with U23 Vietnam made those who loved number 10 feel sad. The expression of the majority is now different, although not long ago, Phuong was compared to... being able to carry the whole team!
1. Cong Phuong, the hottest name in Vietnamese football in recent years, emerged from the famous HAGL U19 team of Mr. Duc. The striker from Nghe An created a special fever, both for real football lovers and teenage fans, especially young girls.
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| Phuong once made fans crazy like this... |
He is like a guarantee for the attraction of the match he participates in. Wherever Phuong is, there is a crowd and many people are excited to watch, must watch just because of Cong Phuong, next to the names behind like Tuan Anh, Xuan Truong,...
The rise of Cong Phuong and the kids of Mr. Duc's family brought a kind of joy to the audience. And so, everyone kept talking and caring about Phuong, about anything, no matter how small, related to him. Even if it was not related, they tried to make it... related.
Phuong in the national team, U23 and national team jerseys is even more awaited and expected, bringing moments that make fans excited. And then he naturally became number 1, after Cong Vinh retired, Phuong was sometimes compared to... carrying the whole team, because of his charisma and the burden on his shoulders.
2. Does Phuong like being praised and celebrated like that? It would be a lie if he said no, even though it brought a lot of inconvenience to his personal life, including the time when his love life was exploited to the fullest by the press to serve the... curiosity of those who were crazy about Cong Phuong.
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| Number 10 brings ecstatic moments to the audience. |
But players are also normal people and are not always "super" on the field. So just a period of silence without scoring, Phuong is criticized and criticized again.
Even so, he is still the most searched keyword. Even before the U23 Asian Cup took place, Phuong was still the center of attention at the M150 Cup, with 4 goals scored in Thailand.
However, the continental playground brought a very different feeling that Phuong had never experienced before, on the day the heroes of U23 Vietnam returned. He was hardly noticed, because the majority focused on Quang Hai, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung, captain Xuan Truong,... and coach Park Hang Seo, the most prominent people.
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| At U23 Asia, Cong Phuong contributed 1 goal. |
At the U23 Asia, when the burden of scoring goals was no longer on Cong Phuong’s shoulders, his name also lost popularity significantly. Number 10 only contributed 1 goal, not leaving much of an impression on the field despite being a starter in all 6 matches.
3. But that doesn't mean Phuong isn't important to U23 Vietnam. Coach Park Hang Seo put the HAGL striker in the starting lineup right from the start, which clearly shows that. It's just that this tournament isn't where he has his most outstanding performances, responding to the (always high) demands from the 12th players.
And in the achievements where the mark and collective spirit prevail, Quang Hai, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung, captain Xuan Truong,... were continuously called by name because they excellently completed their mission at the crucial moments of the team. Therefore, it is natural that they become "hotter".
But the image of Phuong on his return still makes those who care about him feel sad. Sad to think about the story of praising the hero. Quang Hai, Tien Dung, Xuan Truong are currently causing a stir, but football wins and losses are common, and even superstars like Messi and Ronaldo have had many times of "goal droughts"...
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| Being temporarily ignored by the majority will be a good opportunity for Phuong to speak up and strive on the field. |
Cong Phuong has a modest position in this tournament, but that does not mean he will continue to be quiet in the coming days. On the contrary, the hottest heroes of the moment do not guarantee that they will always have the best form.
In the midst of a crowd of people, it can only be said that controlling yourself is the most important and difficult thing. As Quang Hai shared with VietNamNet, the more attention you receive, the more you have to try. And the best way for him to reduce stress is to seek his family - the only place that protects him both when he loses and when he wins.
Or captain Park Hang Seo also sent a message through an interview with a Korean newspaper: don't praise them too much, because he himself experienced the feeling of being "abandoned" just 1 year after the "fever" of Korea entering the 4 strongest teams of the 2002 World Cup...
Not far to say, in just one match, a player can go from hero to... villain!
So, heroes, just enjoy the current joy, and then return to real life, with new missions and challenges, new goals...
