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ASEAN Cup win highlights Vietnam’s approach to naturalized players

The Vietnam Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, adopting a balanced approach to naturalizing players unlike Indonesia’s aggressive strategy.

Xuan Son’s exclusion reshapes the Vietnamese Golden Ball race

Vietnam’s 2024 ASEAN Cup victory had set the stage for a competitive Golden Ball race, but Xuan Son’s exclusion from the domestic category has made the outcome even harder to predict.

Striker Xuan Son to undergo specialised recovery programme

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son, recovering from a severe injury, will follow a tailored training and nutrition programme to support his rehabilitation.

Vietnam climbs FIFA rankings after ASEAN Cup triumph

Vietnam’s national football team gained over 10 FIFA ranking points after defeating Thailand to claim their third ASEAN Cup title.

VN national football team awarded First-Class Labor Order after ASEAN Cup win

On January 6, President Luong Cuong awarded the Labor Order to Vietnam’s national football team and six players for their exceptional achievements in the 2024 ASEAN Cup.

Xuan Son’s surgery successful, begins long recovery journey

Naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son has successfully undergone surgery for a serious injury, but months of rehabilitation will be needed before he can return to football.

Former coach Park Hang Seo urges Vietnam to aim higher after ASEAN Cup win

Park Hang Seo, Vietnam’s former head coach, praised the team’s determination and success after their triumphant ASEAN Cup campaign.

Bold decisions and sharp tactics: Kim Sang Sik’s impact on Vietnam’s victory

After a period of setbacks, Vietnam’s national team reclaimed its winning spirit by securing the 2024 ASEAN Cup title under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Injured Xuan Son moved to tears as coach and teammates honor him

Injured during the ASEAN Cup final, Nguyen Xuan Son was unable to attend the award ceremony but was later presented with the gold medal and trophy by his coach and teammates in a heartwarming moment at Bangkok airport.

Vietnamese players celebrate victory by sharing the trophy - even in bed!

Vietnam’s national football players found unique ways to celebrate their ASEAN Cup victory, from hugging the trophy in bed to sharing moments of joy with loved ones.

Global media celebrates Vietnam’s dramatic ASEAN Cup victory over Thailand

Vietnam’s remarkable victory over Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final has been celebrated by global media, with ESPN and Reuters highlighting the team’s resilience.

Kim Sang Sik: ‘This victory is historic, but the journey has just begun’

After leading Vietnam to a historic ASEAN Cup win, Coach Kim Sang Sik emphasized that the victory is only the start of greater ambitions for the team.

Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup triumph earns team over 20 billion VND in rewards

Rewards totaling more than 20 billion VND have been announced for Vietnam’s national team following their championship win in the 2024 ASEAN Cup.

FIFA’s special message highlights Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup victory

After clinching the 2024 ASEAN Cup, Vietnam's national team earned a special tribute from FIFA, marking a proud moment for Vietnamese football.

Unstoppable: Vietnam rewrites history in 2024 ASEAN Cup

In a historic achievement, Vietnam defeated Thailand in both legs of the 2024 AFF Cup final, marking their third championship win and rewriting tournament history.

Vietnam national team receives 2 billion VND bonus from Hanoi for AFF Cup win

The Hanoi People’s Committee has awarded the Vietnam national football team 2 billion VND following their triumphant AFF Cup 2024 victory against Thailand.

Fans in Hanoi turn streets into festival after Vietnam’s AFF Cup victory

Streets across Hanoi were jammed with fans celebrating Vietnam’s AFF Cup win, using everything from pots to trays to express their national pride.

Prime Minister commends Vietnam’s AFF Cup win, sends wishes to Xuan Son

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Vietnam’s national football team for their AFF Cup 2024 victory and sent his best wishes to injured striker Nguyen Xuan Son.

Vietnam dominates AFF Cup 2024 individual honors

In their victorious AFF Cup 2024 campaign, Vietnam not only claimed the championship but also secured three major individual awards, with Xuan Son and Dinh Trieu taking center stage.

Vietnam crowned AFF Cup 2024 champions after thrilling win over Thailand

Vietnam secured their third AFF Cup title with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Thailand in the second leg of the 2024 final, winning 5–3 on aggregate.