VFF lost nearly 70 billion VND due to the epidemic in 2020; Kiatisak will apply iron discipline to HAGL players
(Baonghean.vn) - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) earned 205 billion VND and had to spend 145 billion VND in 2020; Thai newspaper published an article saying that the new HAGL coach could set up 4 strict rules that he had applied before when returning to the mountain town.
VFF lost nearly 70 billion VND due to the epidemic in 2020
According to press reports, VFF earned 205 billion VND in 2020. The revenue decreased by about 25% compared to the original estimate, equivalent to nearly 70 billion VND.
This is an objective decline due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Except for the U23 Asian Cup in January, the national and U22 teams did not play any matches in 2020. This has caused a serious decline in VFF's revenue.
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General Secretary Le Hoai Anh (right) and Vice President in charge of communications Cao Van Chong shared with the press about the financial situation of VFF. Photo: The Anh. |
Sharing with the press on the afternoon of November 21, General Secretary Le Hoai Anh talked about the financial situation of VFF: “Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, some initial contract commitments are no longer feasible. Under the direction of the Standing Executive Committee, we have worked with sponsors, adjusted contracts, and accepted a reduction in the value of some sponsorship contracts. VFF's revenue for the year decreased by about 25% due to the impact of the epidemic. We hope that all relevant parties will join hands and cooperate with each other to overcome this difficult period.”
Kiatisak will apply iron discipline to HAGL players
"Thai Zico once imposed 4 rules to control HAGL players in V.League. He will re-establish iron discipline in his upcoming return to Vietnam," Thairath page opened the article about Kiatisak Senamuang on the morning of November 21.
According to the Thai news agency, Coach Kiatisak's four rules for his players include: no drinking, no smoking, no running away from the team, no gambling before and after each match. He also applied similar discipline during his time leading the Thai national teams from 2013 to 2017.
"Thai Zico" also affirmed that all players who violate the rules will be severely punished without exception, including the brightest stars.
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Kiatisak (number 13) is loved by many former Vietnamese players. Photo: Nguyen Manh Dung. |
Van Toan sends his condolences to Cong Phuong
After 3 days of participationCong Phuong and Vien Minh's wedding, Nguyen Van Toan just shared his feelings with his close friend.
The striker who used to share a room with Cong Phuong at HAGL wrote "A few words to my friend", addressed Cong Phuong as "you" and sent his best wishes to Cong Phuong and Vien Minh.
"You deserve all the best things in this world and will always be Vietnam's favorite player. I don't know how many more years we can play together on the same team, but let's enjoy the moments and memories when we are still playing on the same team," Van Toan wrote on his personal page on the evening of November 21.
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Van Toan (in white shirt) was said to be drunk on the day he sent Cong Phuong off to his wife. Photo: Anh Khoa. |
Van Toan was one of the members who carried the tray for Cong Phuong on the wedding day on November 16. He also attended the special wedding ceremony in Phu Quoc 2 days later for the players, coaches and friends of the bride. The striker wearing the number 9 shirt is said to have drunk a lot on both happy days of his best friend.
The best man Van Toan's confession immediately received a response from the bride. To Ngoc Vien Minh thought Van Toan had posted a photo of himself with the bride's family. The bride's family even "shipped" the Vietnamese national team striker with a bridesmaid who was related to Vien Minh. Van Toan is single so Vien Minh often introduces him to the couple.
Van Toan and Cong Phuong were students of the first course, entering the HAGL Club Academy together in 2007. Van Toan is from Hai Duong, while Cong Phuong is from Nghe An. The two players have played football and grown up together for more than 13 years.