U.23 Vietnam returns to the warm embrace of the audience, coach Kim speaks from the bottom of his heart

On the afternoon of July 30, U.23 Vietnam returned home, taking a flight to Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), ending a brilliant journey with the championship of the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 tournament.

At nearly 6 p.m. on July 30, all members of the U.23 Vietnam team arrived at the international departure hall of Tan Son Nhat Airport. Immediately after, the airport lobby suddenly became bustling. Many fans, upon seeing the appearance of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team, gathered to take souvenir photos and ask for autographs.

U.23 Vietnam when they first arrived at the international departure hall, Tan Son Nhat airport (HCMC). The members were surrounded by media and fans.

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Coach Kim Sang-sik: 'The door to the national team is wide open for U.23 players'

Vietnam U.23 has just set a record by winning the U.23 Southeast Asian Championship for the third consecutive time. Mr. Kim expressed: "I feel happy and joyful to be warmly welcomed in Ho Chi Minh City."

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A cute image at the airport. A young fan in a red shirt with a yellow star, holding a pen to ask for autographs from the champions.

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What did coach Kim Sang-sik say after returning from Indonesia?

At the airport, Mr. Kim emphasized: "The current generation of U.23 Vietnam players are talented and of good quality. I want to unify the playing style of both the national team and U.23 Vietnam. From there, the U.23 players will integrate more easily when they are on the national team. The door to the national team is always open to U.23 players."

"I think that after the U.23 Southeast Asian tournament, opponents will carefully analyze the playing style of U.23 Vietnam. Therefore, the coaching staff and I will continuously analyze opponents such as Thailand, Indonesia... thereby finding ways to compete well in upcoming tournaments, especially the 33rd SEA Games," the Korean coach added.

The best player of U.23 Southeast Asia returned home with scratches on his neck

Coach Kim Sang-sik and players signed autographs "tired of hands"

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From left: VFF Vice President Tran Anh Tu, Coach Kim Sang-sik and Captain Khuat Van Khang with the championship trophy

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VFF Vice President Nguyen Xuan Vu (left cover) went to the field to welcome the U.23 Vietnam team back from Indonesia.

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After landing at Tan Son Nhat airport, many players playing for clubs in the north will take a connecting flight to Hanoi . Meanwhile, many players playing for teams in the south will return home, or gather with their home teams.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/u23-viet-nam-tro-ve-trong-vong-tay-am-ap-cua-khan-gia-thay-kim-noi-loi-tu-day-long-185250730190732738.htm