Infantino thanked the VFF and praised Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I for winning the championship for 12 consecutive seasons.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a letter of thanks to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and President Tran Quoc Tuan, congratulating Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I on winning the national championship for the 12th consecutive time, and expressing his desire to meet soon to discuss the direction of development for Vietnamese football.
A letter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and President Tran Quoc Tuan acknowledged the efforts in women's football and congratulated Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I on winning their 12th consecutive national championship in the 2025 season. Mr. Infantino also expressed his desire to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan again soon to continue discussions on the development direction of Vietnamese football.
Infantino thanked the VFF and expressed his hope to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan soon.
In the letter, the FIFA head acknowledged the VFF's continuous efforts in investing in and supporting women's football. He expressed his hope to meet President Tran Quoc Tuan again in the near future to continue discussions on the development direction of Vietnamese football.
Ho Chi Minh City I and the benchmark of consistency: 12 consecutive championships.
The Ho Chi Minh City I women's club received special congratulations from the FIFA President after successfully defending their national championship title for the 12th consecutive time. The message quoted in the letter is as follows:
“The efforts and impressive achievements of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I in the 2025 season have been deservedly rewarded. Congratulations to the entire coaching staff, players, and fans for this wonderful title.”
The streak of 12 consecutive championships affirms Ho Chi Minh City I's position as a symbol of stability, resilience, and professionalism in Vietnamese women's football.
The continental mark of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I.
Not only dominating domestically, coach Doan Thi Kim Chi and her team have also made their mark on the continental stage by reaching the semi-finals of the 2024-2025 AFC Women's Champions League, a milestone considered a historic step forward for Vietnamese women's football on the regional map.
Milestones that have been recorded
- Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I: National Championship for the 12th consecutive time (2025 season).
- Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I: Reached the semi-finals of the 2024-2025 AFC Women's Champions League.
- Vietnam women's national team: secured a ticket to the 2026 Asian Cup Finals in Australia.
- Vietnam U20 women's team: Qualified for the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Championship in Thailand.
Impact: Recognition from FIFA and motivation for the long term.
The letter from the FIFA President not only conveys congratulations but also represents the recognition by the world of football for Vietnam's progress at both club and national team levels. This encouraging spirit serves as a commitment to partnership at the policy level, providing further motivation for teams and players to continue pursuing their goal of reaching continental prominence.
From Ho Chi Minh City I's 12-season championship streak to securing tickets to the 2026 Asian Championship Finals, the aforementioned milestones outline a consistent development trajectory. In this context, Gianni Infantino's message becomes a crucial source of inspiration for the next steps in Vietnamese women's football.