Huynh Duc, Cong Vinh, Hong Son and Minh Phuong will have the opportunity to face famous legends such as Rivaldo, Kaka or Roberto Carlos in a friendly match at the Vietnam – Brazil Football Festival 2024.
On April 27, former Vietnamese and Brazilian players will meet in a special match at Hoa Xuan Stadium (Da Nang). The friendly match is the focal activity within the framework of the Vietnam – Brazil Football Festival 2024 commemorating 35 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil.
This is also a rare opportunity for domestic fans to see with their own eyes the famous football stars of the two countries competing. Not only can they attend, the audience can also watch this friendly match directly and completely at home, on the FPT Play system.
The Vietnam – Brazil Football Festival 2024 event celebrates 35 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil. Photo: FPT Play
In this match, Brazil will bring a team of 8 legendary players in world soccer including Rivaldo, Kaka, Paulo Sergio, Roberto Carlos and Edmilson… All of them belong to the golden generation of football in the South American country, won the World Cup championship in 1994 and 2002. Most prominently, we must mention Rivaldo – owner of the 1999 World Golden Ball and Kaka – player who won the 2007 Golden Ball.
The star-studded squad is led by coach Dunga. He is a talented strategist, leading the Brazilian team in the two periods 2006-2010 and 2014-2016. The “captain” born in 1963 brought the Selecao to the throne in the 2007 Copa America, the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 South American Super Cup. During his playing days, Dunga was also a talented defensive midfielder and team captain. Rivaldo, Paulo Sergio, world champion in 1994.
Coach Dunga. Photo: FIFA
The Vietnamese side is also not “inferior” with a force that gathers top soccer stars from many different generations. Including the group of former national players, the current group of national players and some outstanding players of the SHB Da Nang team. Notably, the return of striker Le Cong Vinh. Known as the best striker of the Vietnamese team, the star from Nghe An scored 51 goals in his career before retiring in 2016.
This is also the rare return of Le Huynh Duc, Nguyen Minh Phuong, Nguyen Hong Son, Huynh Quoc Anh and Chau Le Phuoc Vinh… Accompanying the seniors are the current generation of players such as Nguyen Tien Linh, Que Ngoc Hai and some prominent guests such as 2013 Asian Artistic Football Champion Do Kim Phuc and streamer Do Mixi.
Striker Tien Linh. Photo: Minh Dan
It can be seen that this match is a special meeting of the two countries’ football pride. After many years of struggling in the top competition environment, although their performance may no longer be top-notch, the class of the good players is something that cannot fade. All promise to bring a fiery match with many impromptu plays, creating an unforgettable experience for fans.
According to the announcement of the organizers, the two teams will compete with a 7-yard format. There will be 2 rounds, each half lasting 40 minutes. The break between the two halves will be time for a music program with the participation of many famous artists such as My Tam, Hoang Bach, Pham Anh Khoa, Hoang Rapper and Pham Dinh Thai Ngan…
Readers visit the website or download the FPT Play application to watch the friendly soccer match between Brazilian and Vietnamese soccer stars at 5:00 p.m. on April 27.
