The Prime Minister met with, commended, and rewarded the champions of the 2018 AFF Cup.
(Baonghean.vn) - This afternoon, December 21st, at the Government headquarters, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with, commended, and rewarded the Vietnamese men's national football team for winning the 2018 Southeast Asian Football Championship.
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| Earlier, during the second leg of the final match at My Dinh Stadium, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the game and went onto the field to congratulate the Vietnamese national team and fans amidst the overwhelming joy. Photo: Trung Kien |
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In his opening remarks at today's meeting, the Prime Minister requested the President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to report on successes, lessons learned, and especially the VFF's work program in youth team training. The Prime Minister also requested the Federation to continue strengthening the Vietnamese national football team, particularly regarding policies and regulations for coaches and players. Photo: VGP |
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"First and foremost, the prize money donated by the people, organizations, and agencies to the coaching staff, especially the players, should be used openly, democratically, and transparently to motivate them," the Prime Minister said, and requested the Federation to further clarify its policies regarding head coaches and fitness coaches. The Prime Minister emphasized that this is crucial for developing a football strategy, encompassing both youth and elite football. (Photo: VGP) |
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After finishing as runners-up at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, the Vietnamese U23 team received congratulations from the Prime Minister, who expressed his hope that the people would learn from the spirit and determination of the Vietnamese U23 players. (Photo: VGP) |
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In August, following the 2018 Asian Games (Asiad), the Prime Minister also chaired a meeting to commend the athletes and the Vietnamese Olympic team for their achievement of reaching the Top 4 for the first time. Photo: VGP |
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And recently, the Vietnamese national team brilliantly overcame strong opponents in the group stage and semi-finals before defeating Malaysia in the final to win the 2018 AFF Cup. Photo: VGP |
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