President Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives coach Park Hang-seo
(VOVWORLD) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Tuesday hosted a reception for head coach of the Vietnamese men’s football team Park Hang-seo, and leaders of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).
 President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) receives head coach of the Vietnamese men’s football team Park Hang-seo. (Photo: VNA) |
President Phuc praised Park and members of the national men's football team for a 3-1 victory over China in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
He also sent congratulations to coach Mai Duc Chung and the national women's football team for their excellent performance in defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1, which helped them advance to the finals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup for the first time. The President emphasised that each sport victory represents the country's common aspiration in development.
While affirming the great contributions and achievements of Park and Chung to Vietnamese football, which are appreciated by the Party, State and people, the State leader wished the two talented coaches will continue to put their mind, energy and enthusiasm for the development of Vietnamese football with a rising position.