Dinh Bac denies rumors of conflict with Vo Anh Quan, affirms it was just a joke

A story, a response, and then a closing message: Nguyen Dinh Bac confirmed on his personal page that there was no conflict with Vo Anh Quan, emphasizing that the two were “just joking” and hoping that fans would not misunderstand. The incident broke out after the Hanoi Police beat PVF-CAND 2-0 on the evening of October 31 and was immediately corrected by the two players on November 2.

The story unfolds: from a notable story

Immediately after the match on the evening of October 31, Dinh Bac shared a photo of his face with red bruises and the caption: “You play soccer so dirty.” Public opinion immediately focused on the “friend” mentioned, Vo Anh Quan, defender of PVF-CAND and also a teammate who fought alongside Dinh Bac in the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship in July.

Vo Anh Quan responded immediately on social media: “You ran into my hands and you say that,” and posted a photo capturing the moment of collision during the match. Both sides later affirmed that there was no conflict, ending the story with a clear explanation from the person involved.

Message from the insider

On his personal page, the striker of the Hanoi Police briefly wrote: “Vo Anh Quan and I were just joking! Please don’t misunderstand!” This statement dispelled rumors of discord and reoriented the story to the true nature of a situation on the field.

Psychological impact and the U23 Vietnam locker room

Although it was quickly resolved, the small incident still made some fans worried about the U23 Vietnam team as the 33rd SEA Games was approaching. The two players speaking up early helped limit information noise and maintain a positive atmosphere around the young team, which is under a lot of expectations.

Disciplined perspective of young athletes

The incident shows how quickly information can spread in the sports social media environment: a post-match detail can easily create a big wave if it lacks context. The two players’ clarifications were a necessary step to control the story, and also a reminder of image discipline and professional behavior for young people at the forefront of Vietnamese football.

Dinh Bac's role at club and national team level

In the Hanoi Police uniform, Nguyen Dinh Bac is a notable pillar with 11 goals in 39 V.League matches since joining the Quang Nam first team in the 2023 season. In October 2023, he was given the opportunity to debut for the national team by coach Philippe Troussier and scored against Japan at the 2024 Asian Cup.

Pace of the match and lessons learned

Collisions and bruises are a natural part of top-level football, where the intensity of disputes is high and post-match emotions are easily triggered. When both sides provide visual evidence and explanations, the story returns to the reality on the field instead of speculation. For a young player like Dinh Bac, the pressure of performance comes with the need to control statements and media context – the foundation for stable performance combined with bravery.

Ultimately, what remains after the “little storm” is the players’ commitment to maintaining focus on the game. A reminder of professionalism – as they were quick to make clear – can be the best shield against the noise off the pitch.