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The Vietnamese team was warmly welcomed when they returned home.

Hai Hoang • January 6, 2025 17:43

The Vietnam football team returned to Hanoi, welcomed by tens of thousands of fans with red flags with yellow stars in hand.

On the afternoon of January 6, the Vietnamese football team landed at Noi Bai airport on flight VN610 from Bangkok (Thailand) to Vietnam. Photo: Hai Hoang

As soon as they landed at Noi Bai airport, the team was welcomed by a large crowd of fans. Photo: Hai Hoang

Welcoming the team were representatives of the Department of Physical Education and Sports. Photo: Hai Hoang

Coach Kim Sang-sik was radiant when he got off the plane. He and his players had a very emotional final match with Thailand. Photo: Hai Hoang

Footballer Xuan Son suffered a serious injury in the final match and was picked up by an ambulance at the plane door. Photo: Hai Hoang

Surrounded by fans, the players suppressed their pain and smiled, feeling the joy of victory in Vietnam. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hundreds of fans were present outside the VIP A gate of Noi Bai airport waiting to welcome the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai Hoang

People together enthusiastically sang songs about Uncle Ho, the country and football. Photo: Hai Hoang

After returning home, the Vietnamese team will move to the Government headquarters, where Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will meet and congratulate the national men's football team after the team won the AFF Cup 2024 championship. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang