Hanoi (VNA) – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) showed special interest in Vietnamese football by congratulating its national football team for winning the 2024 ASEAN Cup and encouraging striker Nguyen Xuan Son, who unfortunately suffered a serious injury during the second leg of the final in Thailand on the evening of January 5.
The Vietnam national football team defeated its Thailand counterpart with an aggregate score of 5-3 after two final matches to be crowned champions of the Southeast Asian arena for the third time, after the editions in 2008 and 2018.
On its official social media page, FIFA posted images of the Vietnam national team lifting the 2024 ASEAN Cup trophy, accompanied by a brief but meaningful congratulatory message: “Champions of Asia of Southeast, champions in the hearts of all Vietnamese! » accompanied by two symbols – the Vietnamese flag and the championship trophy.
This image quickly received thousands of likes and comments from fans around the world. The congratulatory message not only confirms the appeal of Southeast Asian football, but also recognizes the exceptional success of the Vietnamese team under the leadership of South Korean coach Kim Sang Sik.
In addition to congratulating the Vietnamese national team, FIFA also paid special attention to striker Nguyen Xuan Son, a player who was seriously injured in the second leg of the final, encouraging him to stay strong to overcome his injury. . FIFA released the image of this footballer standing at attention saluting the flag with a baby.
In the second leg of the final, Nguyen Xuan Son had to leave the field from the 34th minute due to a broken leg after a strong collision. However, he still managed to leave his mark with 7 goals in the tournament, winning the top scorer and being voted the best player of the 2024 ASEAN Cup. Nguyen Xuan Son’s performance is not only a matter of pride for Vietnamese football but also recognized internationally. FIFA particularly emphasized its influence on the field.- VNA
