Cong Vinh: Ticket seller or club president

Former national player - acting president of Ho Chi Minh City Club Cong Vinh appeared very early at the ticket booth at Thong Nhat Stadium on the afternoon of September 24 to directly serve fans before the match between Ho Chi Minh City and HAGL in round 19 of V-League.

This is not the first time Cong Vinh has sat for hours with staff selling tickets to audiences.

'I sell tickets to be closer to you,' Cong Vinh explained to a young guest who asked why the acting chairman sells tickets.

Cong Vinh builds a simple image, close to fans.

In hand is a box of fast food,...

... Cong Vinh took the opportunity to 'recharge' his energy before returning to the field to continue working.

On the field, Cong Vinh's team narrowly won against HAGL 1-0 and as usual, he and the team walked around the field to greet and thank the audience.

The famous former striker comforted his juniors of the mountain town football team.

Handshake with fellow countryman Cong Phuong.

Cong Vinh and head of HAGL football team Nguyen Tan Anh.

Cong Vinh then spent a lot of time taking selfies with fans lingering on the field.

Cong Vinh tries to improve the team's image and attract audiences to Thong Nhat Stadium.

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